NEW LISTING -- An Independent Record Label/Publisher is looking for new and unique ALT/INDIE ROCK BANDS & ARTISTS a la Stars, Arcade Fire, Flaming Lips, etc. This label/publisher caters to independent musicians and has domestic and international presence in Europe, Australia, and Japan. They primarily focus on Film/TV licensing, advertising, video game placements, and compilation CDs. Broadcast quality is needed, but excellent home recordings will work well. Please submit two to three songs online or per CD, include lyrics, bio, and photo. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than August 12, 2008.

TAXI # S080812AR

NEW LISTING -- ALTERNATIVE ROCK/INDIE POP SONGS with incredible hooks are needed immediately by the President of an established Music Library/Publishing Company who has signed many deals with TAXI members over the years. This company has secured many Film/TV placements and is now expanding to include the service of Music Supervision. They are looking for songs to add to their catalog of diverse, independent music that will be pitched to the key decision makers in various areas including Film/TV/Advertising/Video Games/etc. They gave an extensive list of song references to show what quality and style they're looking for: "Lazy Eye" by Silversun Pickups, "Discipline" by NIN, "Susan's House" by the Eels, "Naive" by The Kooks and "Brighter Discontent" by The Submarines. They are primarily looking for songs with vocals, but will accept instrumentals if they fall along the lines of Tomoyasu Hotei's "Battle Without Honor or Humanity" or Kinky's "Mas". They aren't looking for soundalikes of any of these songs -- they want to hear original material with fresh/modern hooks and tons of commercial viability. They offer an exclusive one-year licensing deal, on a per song basis. The artist/writer has the option to renew or opt out at the end of the one-year period. You'll need to own your publishing rights in full and to have signed work-for-hire agreements with any musicians who played on your recordings -- full clearances and master/sync rights. NO COVER SONGS for this one, just original material. Recordings must be broadcast quality and please be sure there is no profanity or uncleared samples. Excellent performances are an absolute must! Please submit one to three songs online or per CD and don't forget to attach your lyrics to your submission. This company has also requested that you attach a photo and bio. A company executive will be screening these submissions himself on a YES/NO BASIS -- NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI. All submissions must be received by August 14, 2008.

TAXI # Y080814AR

NEW LISTING -- An Independent Record Label/Publisher is looking for new and unique ALT. COUNTRY BANDS a la Wilco, The Jayhawks, I See Hawks in L.A, etc. This label/publisher caters to independent musicians, and has domestic and international presence in Europe, Australia, and Japan. They primarily focus on Film/TV licensing, advertising, video game placements, and compilation CDs. Broadcast quality is needed, but excellent home recordings will work well. Please submit two to three songs online or per CD, include lyrics, bio, and photo. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than August 6, 2008.

TAXI # S080806AC

NEW LISTING -- CONTEMPORARY COUNTRY SONGS are needed for an established Male artist a la Pat Green by the Director of A&R at a Major Nashville Label. They still need GREAT songs -- memorable hooks, conversational lyrics and great stories. Songs that exude warmth, friendliness and charm are most welcome. Think "regular guy" songs. Please submit one to three songs online or per CD, include lyrics. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than August 1, 2008.

TAXI # S080801CO

NEW LISTING -- CONTEMPORARY COUNTRY SONGS are still needed for a Male artist a la Bucky Covington by the Director of A&R of a Major Nashville Label. If you've previously submitted for TAXI #S080313CO, please don't submit the same songs for this listing. They're STILL looking for incredible hit songs for this American Idol Finalist's next CD project. Lyrics should focus on positive themes -- stay away from the "bad boy" vibe and aim for a youthful Southern-boy charm. Stories that are engaging, with monster hooks and twists, could make all the difference here. Mid -- to up-tempo songs preferred, though ballads may be considered if the song is really solid. Please submit one to three songs online or per CD, include lyrics. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than August 4, 2008.

TAXI # S080804CO

NEW LISTING -- CONTEMPORARY COUNTRY/POP SONGS a la Miranda Lambert, Kellie Pickler, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood, and Shania Twain are needed by the Director of A&R at a Major Nashville Label for a Female Artist working on her next major label release. She has a ton of personality but not a huge voice, so songs that reflect her charisma while staying in her vocal range are welcome. Huge, clever hooks are essential. Please submit one to three songs online or per CD, include lyrics. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than August 5, 2008.

TAXI # S080805CO

NEW LISTING -- 50's/60's TRADITIONAL COUNTRY SONGS a la Patsy Cline are needed by an established Music Publisher based in Los Angeles. This company has TONS of Film/TV placements and has signed several TAXI writers. All tempos will be considered and lyric content is open, though a traditional style in the tone of Patsy Cline is what's recommended here. Female vocals are preferable for this listing. Great performances are essential and the sound quality must be excellent (solid demo recordings are okay as long as the quality is there). They offer a non-exclusive, 50/50 split deal -- you keep your original copyrights. Broadcast quality needed. Please submit one to three songs online or per CD, include lyrics. All submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS ONLY -- NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI -- and must be received no later than August 6, 2008.

TAXI # Y080806CO

NEW LISTING -- UPTEMPO HIT SINGLES needed by the Director of A&R at a Major Label for a band that sounds like the Jayhawks meets Counting Crows meets the Outlaws (remember them?), and a little Pure Prairie League vibe thrown in for good measure. Not your typical Nashville Country act, but they've built a really large following of dedicated fans and are working on their debut Major Label release. Please submit one to three songs online or per CD, include lyrics. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than August 11, 2008.

TAXI # S080811CO

NEW LISTING -- MALE CONTEMPORARY COUNTRY SONGS in the style of Gary Allan, Clay Walker, etc. are still needed by the Director of A&R at a Major Nashville Label for an artist working on his 2nd major release. If you previously submitted to TAXI #S080109CO, please submit different material for this listing. This rootsy artist has a warm, baritone voice and a rocker's edge -- so country/rock songs are welcome. Great stories and hooks are a must. Please submit one to three songs online or per CD, include lyrics. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than August 12, 2008.

TAXI # S080812CO

NEW LISTING -- An LA-based Producer with tons of platinum credits (Christina Aguilera, Hilary Duff, Ray Charles, Pink, the Corrs, Jesse McCartney, etc.) is seeking outstanding COUNTRY/POP CROSSOVER SONGS for young female artists he's working with (he recently finished one project that used 2 TAXI songs). Think in the general range from Carrie Underwood to Michelle Branch, Natasha Bedingfield to Sara Evans, etc. He's still looking for songs that reach beyond the average into the extraordinary. All the elements of a hit need to be there -- smart/clever lyrics that speak to a young audience as well as irresistible hooks & melodies. Please submit one to three songs online or per CD, include lyrics. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than August 13, 2008.

TAXI # S080813CO

NEW LISTING -- 70's COUNTRY/POP/ROCK SONGS a la John Denver, Carpenters, Eagles, etc, are needed by an established Music Publisher based in Los Angeles. This company has TONS of Film/TV placements and has signed several TAXI writers. All tempos will be considered and lyric content is open, though please focus on the styles listed here. Male or female vocals work for this listing. Great performances are essential and the sound quality must be excellent (solid demo recordings are okay as long as the quality is there). They offer a non-exclusive, 50/50 split deal -- you keep your original copyrights. Broadcast quality needed. Please submit one to three songs online or per CD, include lyrics. All submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS ONLY -- NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI -- and must be received no later than August 15, 2008.

TAXI # Y080815CO

NEW LISTING -- CONTEMPORARY/NEO-TRADITIONAL COUNTRY SONGS a la Brad Paisley are wanted by the Director of A&R at a Major Nashville Label for a hit Male Artist. He's seeking songs that are warm and loose -- relaxed and assured. Clever lyrical stories are wanted as well. This is for one of Nashville's biggest stars, so only the best of the best will be considered. Up-tempos preferred, no ballads, please. Please submit one to three songs online or per CD, include lyrics. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than August 18, 2008.

TAXI # S080818CO

NEW LISTING -- TRIUMPHANT OLYMPIC INSTRUMENTALS are needed by a great Production Music Library/Publisher that has signed tons of TAXI members over the years, and has made money for many of them. Think of lush orchestral pieces that put a lump in your throat. These would get used during playbacks/highlights of Olympic winners. Tracks should ideally run between :60 and 3 minutes in length. Broadcast quality is needed here -- excellent home recordings will work. Their deal is typically an exclusive agreement with a 5-year reversion clause. Please submit one to three tracks online or per CD. All submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS ONLY -- NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI -- and must be received no later than August 8, 2008.

TAXI # Y080808TV

NEW LISTING -- ACTION/ADVENTURE INSTRUMENTALS a la trailer music in the "Indiana Jones" or "The Mummy" movie series are needed by an established Music Publisher with dozens of Film/TV placements. This company has signed numerous TAXI writers over the years. Your music should incorporate a mood such as danger, excitement, uplifting, courage, triumph, etc. Excellent, authentic performances are absolutely essential. They offer a non-exclusive, 50/50 split deal -- you keep your original copyrights. Broadcast quality needed. Please submit one to three songs online or per CD. All submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS ONLY -- NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI -- and must be received no later than August 13, 2008.

TAXI # Y080813TV

NEW LISTING -- HEARTWARMING OLYMPIC INSTRUMENTALS are needed by a great Production Music Library/Publisher that has signed tons of TAXI members over the years, and has made money for many of them. These tracks should skew toward Heartwarming, Emotional, Inspiring and Anthemic, and would typically be used for the "Home-town kid makes good," Up Close and Personal features about the athletes' personal back-stories. Tracks should ideally run between :60 and 3 minutes in length. Broadcast quality is needed here -- excellent home recordings will work. Their deal is typically an exclusive agreement with a 5-year reversion clause. Please submit one to three tracks online or per CD. All submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS ONLY -- NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI -- and must be received no later than August 18, 2008.t

TAXI # Y080818TV

NEW LISTING -- OLYMPIC DEFEAT/HEARTBREAK INSTRUMENTALS are needed by a great Production Music Library/Publisher that has signed tons of TAXI members over the years, and has made money for many of them. Think of lush, orchestral pieces that play under the heartbreaking slow mo replays (over and over again). Tracks should ideally run between :60 and 3 minutes in length. Broadcast quality is needed here -- excellent home recordings will work. Their deal is typically an exclusive agreement with a 5-year reversion clause. Please submit one to three tracks online or per CD. All submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS ONLY -- NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI -- and must be received no later than August 22, 2008.

TAXI # Y080822TV

NEW LISTING -- NEWS/CURRENT AFFAIR INSTRUMENTALS are needed by a Production Music Library that primarily licenses music for video games, corporate web sites, etc. Music should sound modern and be in the vein of major news programming music such as CNN, FOX, CNBC, etc. This company deals with a lot of music that plays more of a primary role, and not so much an underscore. This means the music will need to stand on it's own, and gives you a hint of the importance your music plays. Ideally, length of tracks should be 1-2 minutes long. Please have all various track lengths of :60s, :30s, etc, versions available to send onto the company if they contact you directly to request it, even though it's not necessary to submit all versions through this listing request. They offer exclusive licensing agreements, where licensing fees are split 50/50 with writer, and split publishing 50/50 (they keep publishers share, writer keeps writer's share). Writer must control all publishing rights. Broadcast quality needed. Please submit one to three songs online or per CD. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than August 1, 2008.

TAXI # S080801IN

NEW LISTING -- LATIN INSTRUMENTALS are needed by a Production Music Library that primarily services and licenses music for interactive media markets (video games, corporate web sites, etc). They are looking for all styles and sub-genres, ranging from traditional to modern sounding Latin Instrumentals. This company deals with a lot of music that plays more of a primary role, and not so much an underscore. This means the music will need to stand on it's own, and gives you a hint of the importance your music plays. Ideally, length of tracks should be 1-2 minutes long. Please have all various track lengths of :60s, :30s, etc, versions available to send onto the company if they contact you directly to request it, even though it's not necessary to submit all versions through this listing request. They offer exclusive licensing agreements, where licensing fees are split 50/50 with writer, and split publishing 50/50 (they keep publishers share, writer keeps writer's share). Writer must control all publishing rights. Broadcast quality needed. Please submit one to three songs online or per CD. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than August 5, 2008.

TAXI # S080805IN

NEW LISTING -- EXTREME SPORTS INSTRUMENTALS are needed by a great Prod