BANDIT A&R NEWSLETTER JULY ISSUE TASTER

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PUBLISHER with offices in London, UK and Los Angeles, USA. The philosophy is simple, there are no fancy experimental methods or extravagance they base everything on hard work, only working with writers and artists they truly love and believe in. Co-Founder, Tim, is a big fan of pro active artists that are already creating their own buzz, touring, self releasing material etc He does not claim to be able to MAKE someone a superstar but offers to put 100% in to everything they do to help writers and artists achieve the career they deserve. Tim is specifically looking for edgy, cinematic ELECTRONIC acts like Unkle, Craig Armstrong, Deadly Avenger etc or JAZZ/BIG BAND/MASH UP Electronica such as Basement Jaxx or The Anomalies, or POP writers - only with chart credits. He DOES NOT WANT any Rock/Metal/Indie/Punk/Country!! Please submit with an email

LABEL has been established for over 20 years, and cover a range of genres from DANCE, HIP HOP, R&B, TECHNO, RETRO, M.O.R and ROCK and even has a classical label. Kevin is always interested in songwriters who can supply broad based, well written ballads which have the potential to be adapted to different styles for publishing deals and artists who can really deliver a professional performance and preferably great songs. Kevin is very keen on big ballads and powerful songs

MANAGER has been running two years has room to consider an additional UK/European based act which could be a singer/songwriter or band in the POP, HIP HOP, R&B, RAP or ROCK areas. Please Email a link or an MP3 with some biog

GERMAN LABEL started out as a Deephouse dedicated imprint in 2000. Since then it has become one of Germanys most reliable sources of modern DANCE-FLOOR music. Daniel is interested to hear your HOUSE tracks which fit with the labels current output for possible release and also possible DJ or live work. Please send over a CD/biog/photo etc

LABEL with a focus on INDIE material and also has an office in Germany. MD Oliver says they are keen to listen to INDIE BANDS anywhere for world-wide distribution. If you would be interested in a possible work placement or internship at the label email them. They are always looking for people who are good with on-line thangs. CD's or EPK's to

LABEL launched in 2003 provides an artist management, development and promotion platform for both signed & unsigned acts and boasts a broad array of local and international artists. A&R director, Sam, Sam is looking for a UK based act for a management deal and is open to acts from the POP, R&B, ROCK, INDIE, NEW WAVE,and METAL areas. Please submit with an EPK to her email

LABEL with a long association with successful artists is interested to review most kinds of INDIE music such as URBAN, R&B, HIP HOP, DANCE and GUITAR. CDs only please to

LABEL have been releasing AMBIENT, MYSTICAL, OCCULT, NEW AGE, and TRANCE material world-wide for eighteen years and has appeared in Tesco and Amazon best seller lists several times. Label Manager, Kevin is interested in licensing FINISHED MASTERS in these areas for release as he is planning an increased number of releases in 2011. Please send a CD, or email your link

PUBLISHER/MANAGEMENT Co is run by Steve who has a long experience in the music business at labels, publishing, management and agencies and has worked with many top names. Steve says they are not limited to any particular type of music but will seek out the right partners for whatever fits the act concerned. The most active music areas in the company at the moment are all areas of DANCE/ELECTRONICA. Both management and publishing deals can be put in place for the right act but you must be distinctive with loads of talent and drive.

MAGAZINE runs a regular feature on unsigned, up and coming Blues based acts to run alongside their coverage of the biggest names in the genre such as Jimi Hendrix, The Rolling Stones, White Stripes, Eric Clapton etc. As the UK's most read Blues mag this could bring you to the attention of your target audience. The only requirement is that you are unsigned and have printable photos.

PUBLISHER is in the market for a great POP song from anywhere in the world. He works a wide range of material and already has links with several writers who have written #1 records. Mark also suggests he may have the perfect song for you to use to make that important first impression on the music business so if you would like to investigate importing a potential hit song into your act’s set or album please give Mark a call.

LABEL tells me that they work with music from eastern ELECTRONICA to uplifting GLOBAL HOUSE, REGGAE, ARASBIC and INDIAN BEATS fused with HIP HOP, D&B rhythms and funky DANCE basslines. Asif is keen to listen to anything in these areas from anywhere in the world so drop him an email with the relevant links/info.

GERMAN LABEL specialize in ELECTRO, POP and INDUSTRIAL material. Head of A&R/CEO is Hayo who says they have an international roster and can offer digital 360 deals, or publishing and master lease deal to interesting new acts, singers and songwriters in the above genres from anywhere in the world. Please submit by CD or links

MANAGEMENT CO discovers, promotes and represents talent at the highest levels of the industry. Real Talent is the lifeblood of the company. With bases in London, New York and Los Angeles, every client has been picked personally by Richard. He says he will work on “Anything that I can chart with & what touches me lyrically or musically, I don't mind where it comes from as long as its a hit”. Please submit by email with links to your myspace etc or with an mp3 only if you have a top quality professional package.

DANISH LABEL offering a direct and global network of digital music stores to distribute your music to several hundred digital music stores in the world such as iTunes, Amazon, Rhapsody as well as mobile and video services like Vodafone, H3G, Orange. In late 2009 they were among the first explorers on the 250 million Chinese Internet market. The label specializes in ALTERNATIVE, ROCK and POP material with several international artists on their roster. Submissions are welcome from world-wide

PUBLISHER specializes in the commercial end of HOUSE, ELECTRO, DRUM & BASS, DUBSTEP, GRIME, POP and occasionally ROCK and INDIE. Being a promotions company as well means that they always have an up to the minute grasp on what the market requires.They are looking for talented new producers / writers. Send a couple of tracks in the above genres only

LABEL is a small company just starting, with a different attitude towards its artists. It's about creating music and getting artists to be able to create income for themselves without the controls put on them by the bigger label. Its operations include the label, a studio and a rehearsal room. The label was founded by Peter two years ago and has already achieved a #17 listing in the download chart. Submissions, welcome from anywhere in the world, can be by CD or mp3 or emailed links

MANAGEMENT Co run by Dave & Criag is interested in adding another UK based act from the ACOUSTIC, FOLK and INDIE areas to the roster this year. You can submit by CD, or links

MANAGEMENT Co is planning to add a publishing dimension, run by Anthony. Anthony’s father, Tony, has been in high profile music management since the 60’s so the family has loads of contacts throughout the industry to call on for their clients. Anthony is busy establishing a strong roster of acts, songwriters and producers in the ROCK or POP areas!! If you are sure you have a top class, commercial proposition, drop Anthony a CD, email him a myspace link or call for a chat!

US LABEL specialize in indie ELECTRONIC music and have been around since 2008 and have ten acts on the roster. Owner Alan would like to audition original indie electronic music both vocal and instrumental in the AMBIENT, TRANCE, TECHNO, ELECTRO, HOUSE, D&B and BREAKS areas. Send Allen an email with link to your electronic tracks

US BOOKING AGENT has booked talent for fairs, festivals, and small events. Booking all types of music from Rock to International, Bill's many years of working with national agencies has earned him an impeccable reputation within the music industry. Bill not only books talent but can produce the whole show/event and covers the SW of America. Bill is interested in adding more great acts to his agency roster for work at events / gigs and covers Rock, Country, Reggae, Blues but especially mentions Hispanic and Tex-Mex. If your tour is headed to the USA and you could use some live performance gigs in the SW send your package by post or email.

US LABEL was created with a mission of fairness, simplicity and good music. Bringing much needed change to an out-of-touch industry, they say they are proud to be "The Most Artist Friendly Independent Record Label"! They are interested in hearing good songs and music from any ROCK related style. Artists must be professional, dedicated, and serious with an attitude to match. A&R director, Bobby says they operate across the USA, UK, Europe and Japan and have 3 acts on the roster with a few more in development. Submissions are welcome from the USA and UK but Bobby much prefers a CD in the post to electronic submissions.

US LABEL/MANAGEMENT cover all areas of the music business from artist management, music publishing, legal to booking promotions depending on project and services available at that time we also shop artist and their projects to other labels we also offer many other services such as music consulting, write for details. CEO, James, is currently looking for acts with finished masters, ready for release, in the R&B, SOUL and FUNK areas for licensing and or management deals. Submissions MUST BE ON CD but can be from anywhere in the world.

US PUBLISHER who have been in business since 1985, are always looking for great country songs for publishing. All styles of country. Owner, Edgar, tells me he only listens to 3 songs per CD but you must include typed lyric sheets for each song. He counsels that you should be ready for the long haul as success and song placement does not usually happen overnight. Send your Country songs, including a lyric sheet, on CD or email an MP3

US LABEL covers all genres of music across POP, R&B, ELECTRO and DANCE. CEO, Brian, is interested in reviewing acts/material from the UK/USA for recording and/or publishing deals. Please email an EPK or links to your story and music.

US MUSIC GROUP has many divisions covering the whole music business and has been around since 1980. VP, Dan, tells me they have been associated with artists such as George Jones, Hank Williams Jr, Lonestar and Tim McGraw. Dan says they are looking for COUNTRY and BLUEGRASS acts, from anywhere in the world, that are original and unique in their talent but must have or understand the resources needed in today’s music business

US MANAGEMENT CO is based in New York. My contact Joe is always scouting for upcoming talent, and right now is looking for new Rock and Metal acts in the continental US, with the emphasis on NEW! Initially, send him your promo kit, including CD, bio, photos, press clippings, contact person and any other relevant info, and make sure the envelope says "Bandit" on it, so it won't be lost in the demo pile.

US PUBLISHER in Nashville have been in touch again to say they have some high profile song requirements to fill this month. Songs in all genres are needed, details on the web-site under Songsearch, for Major artists, Indie artists, Movies, TV and commercials. All submissions must be master quality with a professional vocalist. All publishing needs to be available. Please visit the web-site and click on Submit Your Song for submission instructions.

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