Your song(s), 30 Lives (Up-Up-Down-Dance Mix), were forwarded to Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. for Dispatch listing # D100201DA!
D100201DA
DANCE/ELECTRONICA ARTISTS, BANDS, and DJs needed by a Major Video Game Developer and Manufacturer for video game/project placement and licensing. Open to a wide range of styles, but strict on quality of performance and original songs. They want standout talent with a current sound and a solid fan following. Male or female vocals are okay. All tempos acceptable, but upbeat songs preferred. Please include a link of your website in your bio. Broadcast quality needed (excellent home recordings are okay). Please submit 1-3 songs online or per CD, include bio/photo/lyrics. All submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS - NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI - and must be received no later than Noon (PST) on Monday, February 1, 2010. TAXI #D100201DA
Name Michael Epstein Listing # D100201DA
Song Title 30 Lives (Up-Up-Down-Dance Mix)
Status: Forward
Listener ID # 287
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Wednesday, February 10, 2010
D100202AR!
Your song(s), Winged Bicycle, were forwarded to Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. for Dispatch listing # D100202AR!
D100202AR
ALT ROCK/MODERN ROCK/INDIE ROCK ARTISTS and BANDS needed by a Major Video Game Developer and Manufacturer for video game/project placement and licensing. Open to a wide range of styles, but strict on quality of performance and songs. They want standout talent with a current sound and a solid fan following. Male or female vocals are okay. All tempos acceptable, but upbeat songs preferred. Please include a link of your website in your bio. Broadcast quality needed (excellent home recordings are okay). Please submit 1-3 songs online or per CD, include bio/photo/lyrics. All submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS - NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI - and must be received no later than Noon (PST) on Tuesday, February 2, 2010. TAXI #D100202AR
Name Michael Epstein Listing # D100202AR
Song Title Winged Bicycle
Status: Forward
Listener ID # 310
D100202AR
ALT ROCK/MODERN ROCK/INDIE ROCK ARTISTS and BANDS needed by a Major Video Game Developer and Manufacturer for video game/project placement and licensing. Open to a wide range of styles, but strict on quality of performance and songs. They want standout talent with a current sound and a solid fan following. Male or female vocals are okay. All tempos acceptable, but upbeat songs preferred. Please include a link of your website in your bio. Broadcast quality needed (excellent home recordings are okay). Please submit 1-3 songs online or per CD, include bio/photo/lyrics. All submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS - NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI - and must be received no later than Noon (PST) on Tuesday, February 2, 2010. TAXI #D100202AR
Name Michael Epstein Listing # D100202AR
Song Title Winged Bicycle
Status: Forward
Listener ID # 310
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
# Y091231PU! (DNFMOMD)
Y091231PU
ORIGINAL 70's NEW YORK UNDERGROUND ROCK/PUNK SONGS a la the range from The Ramones to Velvet Underground and Lou Reed, etc., are needed by a successful Music Publisher who's had tons of great Film/TV placements for many TAXI members. Universal lyrics are necessary. No instrumentals please! Vocal and instrumentation must be top-notch! They offer a non-exclusive, 50/50 split deal - you keep your original copyrights. Broadcast quality needed (great home recordings are fine). 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 Thursday, December 31, 2009. TAXI #Y091231PU
Your song(s), Episode 1 - Arrival & Episode 3 - Checkmate, were forwarded
to Crucial Music for listing # Y091231PU!
Title: Episode 1 - Arrival
Status: Forward
Title: Episode 3 - Checkmate
Status: Forward
Reasons Forwarded:
Music
Listener ID # 256
ORIGINAL 70's NEW YORK UNDERGROUND ROCK/PUNK SONGS a la the range from The Ramones to Velvet Underground and Lou Reed, etc., are needed by a successful Music Publisher who's had tons of great Film/TV placements for many TAXI members. Universal lyrics are necessary. No instrumentals please! Vocal and instrumentation must be top-notch! They offer a non-exclusive, 50/50 split deal - you keep your original copyrights. Broadcast quality needed (great home recordings are fine). 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 Thursday, December 31, 2009. TAXI #Y091231PU
Your song(s), Episode 1 - Arrival & Episode 3 - Checkmate, were forwarded
to Crucial Music for listing # Y091231PU!
Title: Episode 1 - Arrival
Status: Forward
Title: Episode 3 - Checkmate
Status: Forward
Reasons Forwarded:
Music
Listener ID # 256
Friday, January 8, 2010
# S090909PR!
Your song(s), Losing Altitude (Instrumental), were forwarded to Emotion Studios for listing # S090909PR!
S090909PR
HIP ALTERNATIVE POP/ROCK INSTRUMENTALS a la the range of Andrew Bird, Peter Bjorn and John, Death Cab for Cutie, Sufjan Stevens, etc., needed by a successful music studio that works on corporate documentaries for such clients as Adobe, Nikon, Wired and more. They want instrumentals that are positive, energetic and fresh. Non-exclusive deal with a $200 licensing fee paid to you each time your cue is placed. If they like your song, chances are good it'll get used many times over. Please, no uncleared samples and Broadcast Quality is needed (great sounding home recordings are fine). Please submit one to three instrumentals online or per CD. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than Wednesday, September 9, 2009. TAXI # S090909PR
Name Michael Epstein Listing # S090909PR
Title: Losing Altitude (Instrumental)
N/A 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 (10=best)
9 Melody
8 Marketability
9 Song Structure
9 Production
9 Engineering
9 Musicianship
Wow you really have a lot of different instrumental layers here. This gives the song a real feeling of transition. The acoustic guitar in the beginning feels a little bright, and the strings sound a bit synthetic, but overall you have a great ambience here.
Status: Forward
Style
On target for this listing
This song is within the Alternative Pop Rock style that this listing is looking for, a la Peter Bjorn and John.
Overall Comments
Hey Michael, thanks for submitting this song. You have a great melodic sense, and you layer tracks well to keep the song moving and growing. The arrangement has a lot of surprises as well, keeping the listener engaged. Nice work, keep it up.
Sound Quality
Well-recorded
The EQ of the acoustic guitar and the tone of the synth strings could be tweaked, but the overall tone and mix is solid.
The main reason(s) you wereforwarded for this listing is:
The song structure is dynamic, and the instrumentation is fitting for this style.
Listener ID # 310
S090909PR
HIP ALTERNATIVE POP/ROCK INSTRUMENTALS a la the range of Andrew Bird, Peter Bjorn and John, Death Cab for Cutie, Sufjan Stevens, etc., needed by a successful music studio that works on corporate documentaries for such clients as Adobe, Nikon, Wired and more. They want instrumentals that are positive, energetic and fresh. Non-exclusive deal with a $200 licensing fee paid to you each time your cue is placed. If they like your song, chances are good it'll get used many times over. Please, no uncleared samples and Broadcast Quality is needed (great sounding home recordings are fine). Please submit one to three instrumentals online or per CD. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than Wednesday, September 9, 2009. TAXI # S090909PR
Name Michael Epstein Listing # S090909PR
Title: Losing Altitude (Instrumental)
N/A 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 (10=best)
9 Melody
8 Marketability
9 Song Structure
9 Production
9 Engineering
9 Musicianship
Wow you really have a lot of different instrumental layers here. This gives the song a real feeling of transition. The acoustic guitar in the beginning feels a little bright, and the strings sound a bit synthetic, but overall you have a great ambience here.
Status: Forward
Style
On target for this listing
This song is within the Alternative Pop Rock style that this listing is looking for, a la Peter Bjorn and John.
Overall Comments
Hey Michael, thanks for submitting this song. You have a great melodic sense, and you layer tracks well to keep the song moving and growing. The arrangement has a lot of surprises as well, keeping the listener engaged. Nice work, keep it up.
Sound Quality
Well-recorded
The EQ of the acoustic guitar and the tone of the synth strings could be tweaked, but the overall tone and mix is solid.
The main reason(s) you wereforwarded for this listing is:
The song structure is dynamic, and the instrumentation is fitting for this style.
Listener ID # 310
D090806AR!
Your song(s), The Owls Are Not What They Seem (Instrumental), were forwarded to Q Music Collective for Dispatch listing # D090806AR!
D090806AR
ALTERNATIVE ROCK SONGS and INSTRUMENTALS needed immediately by a Music Library for film/TV placements with such clients as ABC, CBS, HBO, FOX and the CW Network. They are SPECIFICALLY looking for songs and instrumentals that are styled after the following: The Urgency’s “Hands In the Air” and Saliva’s “Family Reunion.” Very Important: They do not want covers or soundalikes - they want to hear songs and instrumentals in the same style, with the same type of sound and beat so that when you hear the song, you think to yourself “that kind of reminds me of xxx song.” They do not want an exact rip-off! Also, please do not use any samples that need to be licensed by a third party. They would prefer to hear instrumentals but said if your song is interesting, they will be open to hearing it. They have asked that if you do submit to this listing with a song that includes vocals, that you ALSO include an instrumental version as well. Songs and instrumentals must be Broadcast Quality (excellent home recordings are fine). Please submit one to three songs or instrumentals online or per CD (include lyrics if applicable). All submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS - NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI - and must be received no later than 10:00am (PST) on Thursday, August 6, 2009. TAXI #D090806AR
Name Michael Epstein Listing # D090806AR
Song Title The Owls Are Not What They Seem (Instrumental)
Status: Forward
Reasons not Forwarded:
Not Master/Broadcast Quality
Listener ID # 221
D090806AR
ALTERNATIVE ROCK SONGS and INSTRUMENTALS needed immediately by a Music Library for film/TV placements with such clients as ABC, CBS, HBO, FOX and the CW Network. They are SPECIFICALLY looking for songs and instrumentals that are styled after the following: The Urgency’s “Hands In the Air” and Saliva’s “Family Reunion.” Very Important: They do not want covers or soundalikes - they want to hear songs and instrumentals in the same style, with the same type of sound and beat so that when you hear the song, you think to yourself “that kind of reminds me of xxx song.” They do not want an exact rip-off! Also, please do not use any samples that need to be licensed by a third party. They would prefer to hear instrumentals but said if your song is interesting, they will be open to hearing it. They have asked that if you do submit to this listing with a song that includes vocals, that you ALSO include an instrumental version as well. Songs and instrumentals must be Broadcast Quality (excellent home recordings are fine). Please submit one to three songs or instrumentals online or per CD (include lyrics if applicable). All submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS - NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI - and must be received no later than 10:00am (PST) on Thursday, August 6, 2009. TAXI #D090806AR
Name Michael Epstein Listing # D090806AR
Song Title The Owls Are Not What They Seem (Instrumental)
Status: Forward
Reasons not Forwarded:
Not Master/Broadcast Quality
Listener ID # 221
S090624IR!
Your song(s), Satellite & Winged Bicycle, were forwarded to MTV for listing # S090624IR!
S090624IR
INDIE ROCK SONGS a la Minus the Bear, Delta Spirit, Great Northern, etc. are wanted by a Music Supervisor for placement in an online teen scripted drama. He is looking for songs that have a sophisticated Indie sound with clever, captivating lyrics that are also reflective in nature. Instrumental and vocal presentation need to be top-notch! Please be advised that the Supervisor indicated that the licensing fees for this project are on the lower end of the scale, so make sure you are okay with that prior to making your submission. Broadcast quality is needed (great sounding home recordings are fine). 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 Wednesday, June 24, 2009. TAXI #S090624IR
Name Michael Epstein Listing # S090624IR
Title: Satellite
N/A 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 (10=best)
9 Melody
9 Lyrics
8 Marketability
9 Song Structure
9 Production
9 Engineering
9 Musicianship
8 Lead Vocal
This song has witty and honest lyrics. The verses give good examples that don't feel repetitive. The horns are great and come in at a good point in the song.
Status: Forward
Title: Winged Bicycle
N/A 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 (10=best)
9 Melody
9 Lyrics
8 Marketability
9 Song Structure
9 Production
9 Engineering
9 Musicianship
9 Lead Vocal
This song is super catchy and the lyrics have some great lines. For example the line "Dancin' just to forget about her days" creates an image, an action, and a motivation behind it, really great.
Status: Forward
Style
On target for this listing
These songs are within the Indie Rock style, a la Great Northern, that this listing is looking for.
Overall Comments
Hey Michael, thanks for submitting these songs. You have great songwriting skills, and your voice is inviting. The lyrical content in your songs is clever and true, and your arrangements include some great surprises, like horns! Great work, keep it up.
Sound Quality
Well-recorded
The recording quality on these songs is high.
The main reason(s) you were forwarded for this listing is:
The lyrics and melodies are compelling.
Listener ID # 310
S090624IR
INDIE ROCK SONGS a la Minus the Bear, Delta Spirit, Great Northern, etc. are wanted by a Music Supervisor for placement in an online teen scripted drama. He is looking for songs that have a sophisticated Indie sound with clever, captivating lyrics that are also reflective in nature. Instrumental and vocal presentation need to be top-notch! Please be advised that the Supervisor indicated that the licensing fees for this project are on the lower end of the scale, so make sure you are okay with that prior to making your submission. Broadcast quality is needed (great sounding home recordings are fine). 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 Wednesday, June 24, 2009. TAXI #S090624IR
Name Michael Epstein Listing # S090624IR
Title: Satellite
N/A 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 (10=best)
9 Melody
9 Lyrics
8 Marketability
9 Song Structure
9 Production
9 Engineering
9 Musicianship
8 Lead Vocal
This song has witty and honest lyrics. The verses give good examples that don't feel repetitive. The horns are great and come in at a good point in the song.
Status: Forward
Title: Winged Bicycle
N/A 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 (10=best)
9 Melody
9 Lyrics
8 Marketability
9 Song Structure
9 Production
9 Engineering
9 Musicianship
9 Lead Vocal
This song is super catchy and the lyrics have some great lines. For example the line "Dancin' just to forget about her days" creates an image, an action, and a motivation behind it, really great.
Status: Forward
Style
On target for this listing
These songs are within the Indie Rock style, a la Great Northern, that this listing is looking for.
Overall Comments
Hey Michael, thanks for submitting these songs. You have great songwriting skills, and your voice is inviting. The lyrical content in your songs is clever and true, and your arrangements include some great surprises, like horns! Great work, keep it up.
Sound Quality
Well-recorded
The recording quality on these songs is high.
The main reason(s) you were forwarded for this listing is:
The lyrics and melodies are compelling.
Listener ID # 310
#S090619IR!
Your song(s), 30 Lives, were forwarded to Parasol Records for listing #S090619IR!
S090619IR
INDIE ROCK ARTISTS/BANDS in the wide variety of Arctic Monkeys, Pavement, Rilo Kiley, Brian Jonestown Massacre, the Pixies, Sleater-Kinney, Sonic Youth, Deathcab for Cutie, etc.. are sought after by a very credible and well-respected Indie label with solid distribution both nationally and internationally. They are looking for edgy and compelling acts who have strong songwriting skills and a great vocal sound. They are looking for songs for compilation CDs of unsigned artists, as well as exceptional artists to sign to their label, and are always interested in distributing CDs that are already mastered and ready to go. Please note: if you are submitting your CD for distribution, it has to be Master Quality. If you are submitting it for consideration of being put on the compilation CD or to be signed to the label, your demo presentation must sound great with top-notch instrumental and vocal performances. Please submit two to three songs online or per CD, include lyrics, photo and bio. On your bio, please make sure to include any fanbase or touring history that you have experienced. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than Friday, June 19, 2009. TAXI #S090619IR
Name Michael Epstein Listing # S090619IR
Title: 30 Lives
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 (10=best)
9 Melody
10 Lyrics
9 Marketability
9 Song Structure
9 Production
9 Engineering
9 Musicianship
9 Lead Vocal
These lyrics are witty, and so relevant to the Nintendo generation. The melody blends modern with retro, and the drums are full and live sounding, especially with that tambourine, great work!
Status: Forward
Title: Winged Bicycle
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 (10=best)
9 Melody
9 Lyrics
8 Marketability
8 Song Structure
8 Production
8 Engineering
9 Musicianship
8 Lead Vocal
These harmonies really add to the song and the horns are an interesting choice of accompaniment. Your vocal delivery on the line "Starts to fly away" has a great touch of grit. The hook could use a little more definition. You say "She cries as she calls out his name", maybe it would have more of an impact if you showed more about who those two people are. Remember to include lyrics with your submission.
Status: Return
Style
On target for this listing
These tunes are in the Indie Rock style that this listing is looking for.
Overall Comments
Hi Micheal, thanks for submitting these songs. You have a really cool vibe and a nice way of keeping your melodies fresh without having to rely on range alone. The lyrics are intricate and original and your voice has a conversational vibe. One thing you might want to do is make sure the hook lyrics are set up so that your listener knows what you're getting at by the time you get there.
Sound Quality
Well-recorded
The recording quality is high on these songs.
The main reason(s) you were or were not forwarded for this listing is:
The music and lyrics on "30 Lives" are great, "Winged Bicycle" could use a little more lyrical refining.
Listener ID # 310
S090619IR
INDIE ROCK ARTISTS/BANDS in the wide variety of Arctic Monkeys, Pavement, Rilo Kiley, Brian Jonestown Massacre, the Pixies, Sleater-Kinney, Sonic Youth, Deathcab for Cutie, etc.. are sought after by a very credible and well-respected Indie label with solid distribution both nationally and internationally. They are looking for edgy and compelling acts who have strong songwriting skills and a great vocal sound. They are looking for songs for compilation CDs of unsigned artists, as well as exceptional artists to sign to their label, and are always interested in distributing CDs that are already mastered and ready to go. Please note: if you are submitting your CD for distribution, it has to be Master Quality. If you are submitting it for consideration of being put on the compilation CD or to be signed to the label, your demo presentation must sound great with top-notch instrumental and vocal performances. Please submit two to three songs online or per CD, include lyrics, photo and bio. On your bio, please make sure to include any fanbase or touring history that you have experienced. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than Friday, June 19, 2009. TAXI #S090619IR
Name Michael Epstein Listing # S090619IR
Title: 30 Lives
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 (10=best)
9 Melody
10 Lyrics
9 Marketability
9 Song Structure
9 Production
9 Engineering
9 Musicianship
9 Lead Vocal
These lyrics are witty, and so relevant to the Nintendo generation. The melody blends modern with retro, and the drums are full and live sounding, especially with that tambourine, great work!
Status: Forward
Title: Winged Bicycle
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 (10=best)
9 Melody
9 Lyrics
8 Marketability
8 Song Structure
8 Production
8 Engineering
9 Musicianship
8 Lead Vocal
These harmonies really add to the song and the horns are an interesting choice of accompaniment. Your vocal delivery on the line "Starts to fly away" has a great touch of grit. The hook could use a little more definition. You say "She cries as she calls out his name", maybe it would have more of an impact if you showed more about who those two people are. Remember to include lyrics with your submission.
Status: Return
Style
On target for this listing
These tunes are in the Indie Rock style that this listing is looking for.
Overall Comments
Hi Micheal, thanks for submitting these songs. You have a really cool vibe and a nice way of keeping your melodies fresh without having to rely on range alone. The lyrics are intricate and original and your voice has a conversational vibe. One thing you might want to do is make sure the hook lyrics are set up so that your listener knows what you're getting at by the time you get there.
Sound Quality
Well-recorded
The recording quality is high on these songs.
The main reason(s) you were or were not forwarded for this listing is:
The music and lyrics on "30 Lives" are great, "Winged Bicycle" could use a little more lyrical refining.
Listener ID # 310
Monday, March 9, 2009
S090227SS!
Congratulations Michael,Your songs, Losing Altitude, Satellite & Winged Bicycle, were forwarded to Big FM for listing # S090227SS!
S090227SS
SINGER-SONGWRITER ARTISTS in the range of Regina Spektor, Rachael Yamagata, Rufus Wainwright, Elliott Smith, Patrick Wolf, Bright Eyes, Sufjan Stevens, Iron & Wine, etc. are sought after by the host of an established Radio Show highlighting outstanding Indie Artists in the U.S. This show has already featured dozens of TAXI artists and they've all enjoyed exposure to over 10 million listeners and really solid promotion on the company website - each artist typically gets thousands of new hits, just from being featured on this popular show. This show is the #1 CHR (Current Hit Radio) Radio Broadcast Network in Europe and Germany. The music must be from U.S.-based artists/bands who write and perform their own music and the material must be radio-ready and current. You must also have a full-length, completed CD project and an active website, in order to submit. This opportunity is fantastic for an artist/band trying to get invaluable radio promotion and far-reaching exposure. This show ONLY accepts submissions via TAXI. You'll want to make sure you have your completed CD ready to send if/when the company contacts you to be featured on the show. All recordings need to be Broadcast Quality. Please submit 1-3 songs online or per CD, include a great PHOTO and detailed BIO. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than February 27, 2009. TAXI #S090227SS
Name Michael Epstein Listing # S090227SS
Title: Satellite
N/A 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 (10=best)
9 Music
9 Lyrics
8 Marketability
9 Arrangement
8 Production
8 Engineering
8 Musicianship
8 Lead Vocal
I've always loved this song. The melody is impossibly memorable. Lyrics are creative and fun. Vocal has that whiney quality that kids who love indie rock react so favorably to. Love all those tasty fills the drummer plays throughout the songs' middle section. A pro producer might convince the drummer to play it straight, but I think that'd remove a bit of the charm. Faux horns and mellotron add cool musical coloration to the arrangement.
Status: Forward
Title: Losing Altitude
N/A 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 (10=best)
8 Music
9 Lyrics
8 Marketability
9 Arrangement
8 Production
8 Engineering
8 Musicianship
8 Lead Vocal
"Satellite", "Losing Altitude", "Winged Bicycle". You obviously have a fixation with flight. Love all the subtle nuances of this arrangement (strings, organ, etc.). Vocal sounds really engaging. Lyrical imagery is evocative. Great track.
Status: Forward
Title: Winged Bicycle
N/A 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 (10=best)
8 Music
9 Lyrics
8 Marketability
9 Arrangement
8 Production
8 Engineering
8 Musicianship
8 Lead Vocal
Love the title. So evocative. Really makes me want to hear the song. Using a trumpet during the intro is a really inspired idea, but I wonder if the little intro section goes on a bit too long. Feels like it might be a little more effective to get into the vocal sooner. That's a minor gripe, but I'm just being honest. Superb lyrical imagery throughout the song.
Status: Forward
Style
On target for this listing
Very distinctive sounding. Seems quite compatible with the artists mentioned in the listing.
Overall Comments
Hi Michael - It's been awhile since I've heard any of your material. Either I've been screening the wrong listings, or it's been a while since you last submitted. I'm more than happy to forward all three songs. Please keep putting more cool music out into the world! I'm a big fan.
Sound Quality
Well-recorded
A cool production aesthetic that mixes lo-fi sounds with a hi-fi attitude.
The main reasons you were forwarded for this listing is:
Really distinctive sounding material. Really distinctive sounding performances.
Listener ID # 79
S090227SS
SINGER-SONGWRITER ARTISTS in the range of Regina Spektor, Rachael Yamagata, Rufus Wainwright, Elliott Smith, Patrick Wolf, Bright Eyes, Sufjan Stevens, Iron & Wine, etc. are sought after by the host of an established Radio Show highlighting outstanding Indie Artists in the U.S. This show has already featured dozens of TAXI artists and they've all enjoyed exposure to over 10 million listeners and really solid promotion on the company website - each artist typically gets thousands of new hits, just from being featured on this popular show. This show is the #1 CHR (Current Hit Radio) Radio Broadcast Network in Europe and Germany. The music must be from U.S.-based artists/bands who write and perform their own music and the material must be radio-ready and current. You must also have a full-length, completed CD project and an active website, in order to submit. This opportunity is fantastic for an artist/band trying to get invaluable radio promotion and far-reaching exposure. This show ONLY accepts submissions via TAXI. You'll want to make sure you have your completed CD ready to send if/when the company contacts you to be featured on the show. All recordings need to be Broadcast Quality. Please submit 1-3 songs online or per CD, include a great PHOTO and detailed BIO. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than February 27, 2009. TAXI #S090227SS
Name Michael Epstein Listing # S090227SS
Title: Satellite
N/A 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 (10=best)
9 Music
9 Lyrics
8 Marketability
9 Arrangement
8 Production
8 Engineering
8 Musicianship
8 Lead Vocal
I've always loved this song. The melody is impossibly memorable. Lyrics are creative and fun. Vocal has that whiney quality that kids who love indie rock react so favorably to. Love all those tasty fills the drummer plays throughout the songs' middle section. A pro producer might convince the drummer to play it straight, but I think that'd remove a bit of the charm. Faux horns and mellotron add cool musical coloration to the arrangement.
Status: Forward
Title: Losing Altitude
N/A 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 (10=best)
8 Music
9 Lyrics
8 Marketability
9 Arrangement
8 Production
8 Engineering
8 Musicianship
8 Lead Vocal
"Satellite", "Losing Altitude", "Winged Bicycle". You obviously have a fixation with flight. Love all the subtle nuances of this arrangement (strings, organ, etc.). Vocal sounds really engaging. Lyrical imagery is evocative. Great track.
Status: Forward
Title: Winged Bicycle
N/A 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 (10=best)
8 Music
9 Lyrics
8 Marketability
9 Arrangement
8 Production
8 Engineering
8 Musicianship
8 Lead Vocal
Love the title. So evocative. Really makes me want to hear the song. Using a trumpet during the intro is a really inspired idea, but I wonder if the little intro section goes on a bit too long. Feels like it might be a little more effective to get into the vocal sooner. That's a minor gripe, but I'm just being honest. Superb lyrical imagery throughout the song.
Status: Forward
Style
On target for this listing
Very distinctive sounding. Seems quite compatible with the artists mentioned in the listing.
Overall Comments
Hi Michael - It's been awhile since I've heard any of your material. Either I've been screening the wrong listings, or it's been a while since you last submitted. I'm more than happy to forward all three songs. Please keep putting more cool music out into the world! I'm a big fan.
Sound Quality
Well-recorded
A cool production aesthetic that mixes lo-fi sounds with a hi-fi attitude.
The main reasons you were forwarded for this listing is:
Really distinctive sounding material. Really distinctive sounding performances.
Listener ID # 79
Sunday, March 8, 2009
S090210IR!
Congratulations Michael, Your songs: 30 Lives, Satellite & Winged Bicycle, were forwarded to EMI Music Publishing for listing # S090210IR!
S090210IR
INDIE ROCK BANDS a la Modest Mouse, The Flaming Lips, Death Cab for Cutie, etc. sought by Creative Director in the East Coast office of a Major Music Publisher. He said he is looking for really special stuff that is unique and transcendent. He wants songs that will be cool and commercial. He's not only aiming for radio airplay, but wants material that he will be able get licensed for Film/TV. Showing him that you have a solid background in terms of "doing it yourself" is helpful, but the real advantage is your uniqueness. Broadcast quality material needed (excellent home recordings are OK). Please submit two to three songs online or per CD, include photo and bio. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than February 10, 2009. TAXI #S090210IR
Name Michael Epstein Listing # S090210IR
Title: Satellite
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9 Lyrics
8 Marketability
8 Arrangement
8 Production
8 Engineering
7 Musicianship
8 Lead Vocal
i really like this a lot. the woozy psychedelic vibe is way cool. melody works perfectly & i love the lyrics, as well. the keyboard parts add some nice texture and color to it all. i do find that drum fill that occurs in every single line of both verses a bit much, especially since it is essentially the same fill each time, give or take a cymbal or snare. but, in the end the song wins, and everyone goes home happy.
Status: Forward
Title: 30 Lives
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8 Music
9 Lyrics
8 Marketability
9 Arrangement
8 Production
8 Engineering
8 Musicianship
8 Lead Vocal
i love this. very 60's. always a good thing. best opening line i've heard in a while. i love the unabashed Pop sensibility that pervades everything. this is right up my alley. no negatives here. good job, fellas.
Status: Forward
Title: Winged Bicycle
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8 Music
8 Lyrics
8 Marketability
9 Arrangement
8 Production
8 Engineering
8 Musicianship
8 Lead Vocal
a bit long but still great. another terrific song. i really dig the trumpet. now, i'm wondering if the horns in SATELLITE were real or not. anyway, melody, lyrics, arrangement, performance all good.
Status: Forward
Style
On target for this listing
-right on target
Overall Comments
hey there michael -- this is the first thing i've listened to this morning and what a difference it makes to start off the day with something i really actually enjoy and would listen to on my own time. this sounds very timely to me considering the Garage Rock renaissance that is going on right now. this is perfect for LITTLE STEVEN'S UNDERGROUND GARAGE. it reminds me a bit of OUTRAGEOUS CHERRY who are mining a similar vein. also a great band. i just love the songs, the band, the whole deal. actually, i'm not crazy about the name of the band, but, hey. i am going to forward this along. considering that they reference FLAMING LIPS, this should work well, too. anyway, good luck from here out, it's been a real pleasure to hear this. makes me wanna quit work & drive too fast.
Bio Comments
bio is excellent, as is
The main reason(s) you were forwarded for this listing is:
i am forwarding this because all three songs are terrific, and on the money stylistically, for the listing.
Listener ID # 256
Sunday, March 1, 2009
D090226MR!
Your song, 30 Lives (Up-Up-Down-Dance Mix), was forwarded to Houlihan
Film Music for Dispatch listing # D090226MR!
Film Music for Dispatch listing # D090226MR!
D090226MR
MODERN ROCK and POP SONGS are needed immediately by a Music Supervisor who is currently working on an Independent Film. The music supervisor requested that for this specific scene, the music needs to be something that you would normally hear on current hit Rock and Pop radio stations. These songs will be used during a house party scene, so think youthful, fun, and upbeat songs. Lyrics do not necessarily have to be about partying. Male and/or female vocals are fine, no instrumentals please. Broadcast quality needed [excellent home recordings are OK]. 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 10:00am (PST) Thursday, February 26, 2009. TAXI #D090226MR
Name: Michael Epstein
Listing # D090226MR
Song Title: 30 Lives (Up-Up-Down-Dance Mix)
Status: Forward
Listener ID # 287
Thursday, February 26, 2009
D090216AR
Your song, The Owls Are Not What They Seem, was forwarded to Hermanos
Films for Dispatch listing # D090216AR!
D090216AR
ALTERNATIVE ROCK SONGS in the full range of The Killers, All American Rejects, Muse, Deathcab for Cutie etc. are wanted by the music supervisor of an Independent Mexican film by an up and coming Mexican director who has already had some success in Mexico. The film is a romantic comedy and has distribution in Mexico and limited distribution in the U.S. The synch and master fees combined total is in the range of $100-$150 per song and they will just license the songs and not interested in owning any portion of your publishing and/or writer’s share. The compensation is small, but you will also receive a song credit on the film and therefore some exposure. The supervisor will directly be screening the material and he is looking for songs with great hooks that...rock! 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 10:00am (PST) Monday, February 16, 2009. TAXI #D090216AR
Title: Satellite
Status: Return
Reasons not Forwarded: Stylistically Off Target
Title: Winged Bicycle
Status: Return
Reasons not Forwarded: Stylistically Off Target
Title: The Owls Are Not What They Seem
Status: Forward
Listener ID # 307
Films for Dispatch listing # D090216AR!
D090216AR
ALTERNATIVE ROCK SONGS in the full range of The Killers, All American Rejects, Muse, Deathcab for Cutie etc. are wanted by the music supervisor of an Independent Mexican film by an up and coming Mexican director who has already had some success in Mexico. The film is a romantic comedy and has distribution in Mexico and limited distribution in the U.S. The synch and master fees combined total is in the range of $100-$150 per song and they will just license the songs and not interested in owning any portion of your publishing and/or writer’s share. The compensation is small, but you will also receive a song credit on the film and therefore some exposure. The supervisor will directly be screening the material and he is looking for songs with great hooks that...rock! 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 10:00am (PST) Monday, February 16, 2009. TAXI #D090216AR
Title: Satellite
Status: Return
Reasons not Forwarded: Stylistically Off Target
Title: Winged Bicycle
Status: Return
Reasons not Forwarded: Stylistically Off Target
Title: The Owls Are Not What They Seem
Status: Forward
Listener ID # 307
S090203MR
Your song(s), Satellite & Winged Bicycle, were forwarded to Red Bull
Records for listing # S090203MR!
S090203MR
Head of A&R at a prominent Independent record label looking for ALT ROCK/INDIE POP ARTISTS in the range of MGMT, Kings of Leon,The Black Kids, etc.. These artists are being referenced more to do with how these particular bands developed from the indie scene to the mainstream more than the sound of their music. This label is looking specifically for originality and personality that stands out, as well as strong songwriting. They would prefer that you have established an independent background of selling your own CDs, touring with the ability to draw a crowd and a strong work ethic that will ultimately take you to the next level. They are looking for that special quality that translates into longevity, so we will be very selective in what we forward on to them. Please submit 2-3 songs online or per CD, include PHOTO/BIO. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than February 3, 2009. TAXI #S090203MR
Records for listing # S090203MR!
S090203MR
Head of A&R at a prominent Independent record label looking for ALT ROCK/INDIE POP ARTISTS in the range of MGMT, Kings of Leon,The Black Kids, etc.. These artists are being referenced more to do with how these particular bands developed from the indie scene to the mainstream more than the sound of their music. This label is looking specifically for originality and personality that stands out, as well as strong songwriting. They would prefer that you have established an independent background of selling your own CDs, touring with the ability to draw a crowd and a strong work ethic that will ultimately take you to the next level. They are looking for that special quality that translates into longevity, so we will be very selective in what we forward on to them. Please submit 2-3 songs online or per CD, include PHOTO/BIO. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than February 3, 2009. TAXI #S090203MR
Title: Satellite
Based on cleverness of the verse lyrics alone, I say bravo! I suppose the chorus could maybe pack a little more punch were it to lift us up just a little more "melodically", to contrast the content of the part. Still, memorable melodic choices for the most part - unusual "horn" part at the top of the 2nd verse (2nd chord).
Title: Winged Bicycle
Unusual, colorful and unique imagery in the verses. Without an attached lyric sheet I'm hard pressed to comment fully on the lyrics... still don't know what a "winged bicycle" is exactly. Strong vocal performances and memorable melodic hooks are key elements to be commended here.
Style: Right on the money with the type of AAA/Alternative/Modern Rock being sought here.
Overall Comments: Hey Michael -
Unusual and fun are just two words that rise to the top when listening to these two pieces - I guess the same could be said for Jello Wrestling as well?! I love the lyrical approach of both tracks, focusing more on track 1, I think you've done a fine job of taking a familiar theme of heartbreak and made it something completely unique and compelling, even though there are so, SOOO many songs that reference Marshall Stacks (I think you can get away with it here ;) I'd be curious to hear more of your work, based on these two tracks alone, I think you've got the makings of what this particular listing might find to be of interest - at least enough for a forward. Keep doing your thing, maintain that hooky edge and I think you'll get to where you want to be in good time.
Bio Comments: As impressive as all those accolades are, I'd still like to have read a bit more "biographical" info about the group and its members first.
The main reason(s) you were forwarded for this listing is:
Thanks for sharing your work here. I think there may be something of interest here to the parties associated with this listing and shall forward you on with the best of wishes! Thanks again Michael, all the best to the rest of "The Motion Sick" as well.
Listener ID # 234
Friday, January 9, 2009
D090105BR
Your song, The Owls Are Not What They Seem (Instrumental), wwas forwarded to ScoreKeepers Music for Dispatch listing # D090105BR!
D090105BR
BRIT ROCK/INDIE POP-ROCK INSTRUMENTALS NEEDED QUICKLY by a successful Production Music Library with tons of Major Network TV and Feature Film placements. This company would like the sound of the UK to come through on these instrumental tracks - though that reference might be vague, you could think in the range of Coldplay, Keane, Snow Patrol, Radiohead, Travis, etc. for some direction. You do NOT need to be from the UK - it’s only a general sound/tone preference. Alt Rock/Indie Pop-Rock approaches that stray away from these references a bit will also be considered - if it’s hip and current, send it in! These tracks need to sound like radio-ready songs with the vocals stripped away - in other words, NO VOCALS for this one please! The tracks should have a lot of dynamic variation and movement, excitement and cutting-edge forward momentum. The tracks can range from 1-4 minutes long and be sure the recordings are Broadcast Quality (great home recordings should be fine). Please submit 1-3 Instrumentals online or per CD. All submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS - NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI - and must be received no later than Noon PST on Monday, January 5, 2009. TAXI #D090105BR
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Name Michael Epstein
Listing # D090105BR
Song Title The Owls Are Not What They Seem (Instrumental)
Status: Forward
Listener ID # 261
D090105BR
BRIT ROCK/INDIE POP-ROCK INSTRUMENTALS NEEDED QUICKLY by a successful Production Music Library with tons of Major Network TV and Feature Film placements. This company would like the sound of the UK to come through on these instrumental tracks - though that reference might be vague, you could think in the range of Coldplay, Keane, Snow Patrol, Radiohead, Travis, etc. for some direction. You do NOT need to be from the UK - it’s only a general sound/tone preference. Alt Rock/Indie Pop-Rock approaches that stray away from these references a bit will also be considered - if it’s hip and current, send it in! These tracks need to sound like radio-ready songs with the vocals stripped away - in other words, NO VOCALS for this one please! The tracks should have a lot of dynamic variation and movement, excitement and cutting-edge forward momentum. The tracks can range from 1-4 minutes long and be sure the recordings are Broadcast Quality (great home recordings should be fine). Please submit 1-3 Instrumentals online or per CD. All submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS - NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI - and must be received no later than Noon PST on Monday, January 5, 2009. TAXI #D090105BR
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Name Michael Epstein
Listing # D090105BR
Song Title The Owls Are Not What They Seem (Instrumental)
Status: Forward
Listener ID # 261
Monday, December 22, 2008
S081119RK
Your song, Winged Bicycle, was forwarded to Original Source Music for listing # S081119RK!
CURRENT-SOUNDING ROCK SONGS IN ALL STYLES, ranging from Modern Rock to Pop Rock to Hard Rock, are needed by a Music Publisher with tons of Film/TV placements. This company has fantastic relationships with music supervisors for TV shows/films on ABC, NBC, the CW, HBO, Disney, MGM, Sony, Fox, Paramount plus many others, and has already signed a dozen TAXI writers. You can think in the very wide range of Matchbox Twenty, Goo Goo Dolls, Nickelback, Evanescence, Linkin Park, P.O.D., Oasis, Muse, Radiohead, etc. As you can see, the range is hugely varied here and the approaches you submit will be considered accordingly. The bottom line is that the songs need to sound radio-ready and the performances/recordings need to be excellent! Male or female vocals are fine for this one. No profanity or uncleared samples, please, and Broadcast Quality is required (excellent home recordings should be just fine). Please submit one to three songs online or per CD. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received by November 19, 2008. TAXI #S081119RK
Name Michael Epstein
Listing # S081119RK
Title: Winged Bicycle
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8 Music
7 Lyrics
8 Marketability
8 Arrangement
8 Production
8 Engineering
9 Musicianship
8 Lead Vocal
I really love the indie aesthetics here, however at the root of this track... is an unabashed pop melody. The brass work is a really nice touch, as it's unexpected and adds a wonderful element and layer.
Style On target for this listing
Right on the money, as far as current sounding rock goes...Composition and takes are very current and relevant sounding / feeling.
Overall Comments:
Greetings Michael, Thanks for sending in such an infectious and cool track ! I must admit from the unusual song title, I wasn't sure what to expect. However, the instantly accessible bounce and buoyancy won me over immediately. Please keep up the level of this output and I truly look forward to hearing much more material from The Motion Sick.... Best of luck.
Sound Quality Well-recorded
A very professional and supportive demonstration of production, engineering and mix presentation .... Nice job!
The main reason(s) you were forwarded for this listing is:
"Winged Bicycle" sounds like a very licensable vocal, lyric,melody, arrangement and production - to my ears !
Status: Forward
Listener ID # 95
CURRENT-SOUNDING ROCK SONGS IN ALL STYLES, ranging from Modern Rock to Pop Rock to Hard Rock, are needed by a Music Publisher with tons of Film/TV placements. This company has fantastic relationships with music supervisors for TV shows/films on ABC, NBC, the CW, HBO, Disney, MGM, Sony, Fox, Paramount plus many others, and has already signed a dozen TAXI writers. You can think in the very wide range of Matchbox Twenty, Goo Goo Dolls, Nickelback, Evanescence, Linkin Park, P.O.D., Oasis, Muse, Radiohead, etc. As you can see, the range is hugely varied here and the approaches you submit will be considered accordingly. The bottom line is that the songs need to sound radio-ready and the performances/recordings need to be excellent! Male or female vocals are fine for this one. No profanity or uncleared samples, please, and Broadcast Quality is required (excellent home recordings should be just fine). Please submit one to three songs online or per CD. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received by November 19, 2008. TAXI #S081119RK
Name Michael Epstein
Listing # S081119RK
Title: Winged Bicycle
N/A 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 (10=best)
8 Music
7 Lyrics
8 Marketability
8 Arrangement
8 Production
8 Engineering
9 Musicianship
8 Lead Vocal
I really love the indie aesthetics here, however at the root of this track... is an unabashed pop melody. The brass work is a really nice touch, as it's unexpected and adds a wonderful element and layer.
Style On target for this listing
Right on the money, as far as current sounding rock goes...Composition and takes are very current and relevant sounding / feeling.
Overall Comments:
Greetings Michael, Thanks for sending in such an infectious and cool track ! I must admit from the unusual song title, I wasn't sure what to expect. However, the instantly accessible bounce and buoyancy won me over immediately. Please keep up the level of this output and I truly look forward to hearing much more material from The Motion Sick.... Best of luck.
Sound Quality Well-recorded
A very professional and supportive demonstration of production, engineering and mix presentation .... Nice job!
The main reason(s) you were forwarded for this listing is:
"Winged Bicycle" sounds like a very licensable vocal, lyric,melody, arrangement and production - to my ears !
Status: Forward
Listener ID # 95
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