#D090930AR

We listened carefully to your song(s) listed below, but unfortunately, it wasn't right on target for Dispatch listing #D090930AR: 30 Lives & Winged Bicycle

D090930AR

ALTERNATIVE/MODERN/INDIE ROCK BANDS/ARTISTS in the wide stylistic range of Modest Mouse, Coldplay, Weezer, Muse, and Tool are sought by the Sr. VP of A&R at one of the most historic and celebrated Major Labels. This executive is one of the most respected and toughest to impress in the business. Therefore, you need to have strong display of musicianship, musical integrity & credible vibe, appealing & formed image, online presence, and evidence of sales & touring history. He is a stickler for an act that knows who and what they are, as well as have a timely/timeless statement to make. Demo presentation of vocal & instrumentation should be very strong (excellent sounding home recordings are fine). Please submit two to three songs online or per CD, include lyrics, picture, and bio. All submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS ONLY - NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI - and must be received no later than 2:00pm (PST) on Wednesday, September 30, 2009. TAXI #D090930AR

Name Michael Epstein Listing # D090930AR
Title: 30 Lives

Status: Return

Reasons not Forwarded:

Vocal Performance
Music

A very infectious band energy and overall quality presentation, however I don't feel I'm hearing a
break thru vocal signature or CH melody - to warrant a forward. This executive has super high level criteria -

Title: Winged Bicycle
Status: Return

Reasons not Forwarded:
Music
Other
I connected with this vocal take a bit more, yet I still
don't hear the timeless melody or arrangement this
exec is demanding in forwarded materials.... Keep
up all the DIY accomplishments, evidenced in your
BIO -

Listener ID # 95