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Label/Publisher is seeking songs for release, publishing, sync placement opportunities, and promotion. We have a proven record of placing songs with major networks and brands such as FOX, ABC, Roxy, Forever 21, Specialized, etc.

We are specifically seeking music from artists that have a timeless sound. The overall vibe of the label is one of honest music with warm vintage emotion. We are looking for Singer-Songwriter, Folk, Americana, Alt. Country that evokes emotion. We lean toward a more melancholy sound so please no “fun” or overly “happy” songs. At the moment we are only seeking single songs. By focusing on singles we can target specific markets when promoting and seeking sync placements. This also allows us to craft the labels’ “sound” while acting as a discovery vehicle for new and emerging artists.

IMPORTANT: Artists must be willing to sign the master & publishing rights to the selected song over to the label and publisher. The songwriter/writers will retain 100% of the writing credit and will receive all royalties for their share. In addition, an advance will be paid to the writer/performer for the song in an amount to be determined. The advance then becomes a recoupable expense. After the advance is recouped, all income generated by the song will be split 50/50.

Our label is distributed by our digital aggregator, The Orchard, and releases will be available on every major retailer and streaming service including iTunes, Spotify, IHeartRadio, Amazon, YouTube, Google Music, rDio, Shazam, Flipagram, etc.

- Jason Currie / Dog Bites Wolf

Deal Type: Catalog Inclusion
Decision Maker: We are the final decision maker
Deal Structure: Exclusive
Compensation: $251 - $500
Song Quality: Rough Mixes, Fully mastered, Broadcast ready
Similar Sounding Artists: Nikki Lane, William Fitzsimmons, Jason Isbell, Lykke Li, Iron & Wine, Sturgill Simpson, Margo Price

Expressive Artists is a music publishing company with an emphasis on film and television placement. In the past year we've placed more than 50 songs submitted by Music Xray artists (including theatrically released feature films and documentaries).

Brief Description: Sync Opp: Campaign for the Secret Boutique Whiskey.

We have a client looking for a track for a prestigious European Boutique Whiskey brand. (Identity undisclosed)

Creative Details from Client

Project Overview:
Develop a captivating campaign for the secret Boutique Whiskey, set to launch this year. The campaign emphasizes fearless creativity, aiming to resonate with audiences through compelling storytelling.

Music Requirement:
The selected track should exude an indie rock vibe akin to "Welcome to my Island," featuring a strong beat and uplifting vocals. The overall tone should channel the spirit of artists like Karen O and Caroline, with a distinct "left of the dial" appeal. The lyrics must strike a balance between relevance and neutrality, avoiding overly celebratory or melancholic themes. The emphasis lies on impactful vocals and a dynamic progression that complements the video narrative.

Client Preferences:
Preferably vocals-driven, with lyrics that resonate without veering into clichéd or overly empowering territory. The song should possess a certain edge while maintaining a universal appeal.

Exclusivity and Usage:
Exclusivity is granted to similar brands within the whiskey industry. The global campaign spans across various mediums, including social media, CTV/digital platforms (limited to the US and UK), and Out-of-Home advertising. Usage rights extend for one year across all channels, with paid media usage restricted to six months in the US, UK, and Sweden.

Budget:
Total budget allocation stands at $30,000 All-In (Less all Fees), covering all aspects of music acquisition and licensing.

Additional Notes:
Creativity and relevance are paramount in song selection, aligning closely with the brand's ethos and the campaign's overarching theme of fearless innovation.

Please include lyrics, Composer (PRO/IPI)
Broadcast Quality is needed.
You must own or control your Master and Copyright to pitch for this opportunity. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by our MMG team for quality purposes, then moved forward. If they decide to move forward we will contact you immediately. If you don't hear back within a week of the deadline then you can consider it a pass.

GOOD LUCK!
Deadline: Midnight April 26, 2024

- Ray Hamilton - President of A&R - Merf Music Group

Looking For Reggae And Dance Hall Music in the Style Of Bob Marley, Beenie Man, Patra, etc. for TV Shows, and Films. Professional Sound Only!

Networks such as Sony Pictures, FOX, CBS, NBC Universal, ABC, Lions Gate, Paramount, Warner Bros, etc. We have a "Huge" track record of placing music with these entities! We have music in "King Of Staten Island", "Once Upon In Hollywood", "Shape Of Water" and 1000's of more Major Films and TV Shows!! Join the Music Of The Sea Revolution!

Look Up Our Credits in the ending credits of these films~! IMDB!

If you sign with Music Of The Sea your music will be part of NBC/UNI, CBS Television, Vice, Omnicom system networks upon signing with us. We have deals with these Major Networks. You have a chance to also score shows with us! We have done a ton of custom work!

Because of the "High Profile Major Artists" in our catalog such as Beyonce, Janet Jackson, Chaka Khan, Bill Withers, Chic, Ojays, Sunshine Anderson, Dionne Farris, Kool and The Gang, etc, they are looking to use the "Music Of The Sea" brand and artist!

We have the attention of many major networks and they want to use the artist and composers from our catalog! Have your song/tracks along ride along side the major artist in our catalog and grow your brand!!! "High Quality" tracks only, no exceptions! No Demos and unmastered tracks, no uncleared samples. You must have clean versions available, and you must own master and publishing rights! Huge opportunity!

If you have music in our catalog, your music is automatically being considered.

- Eddie Sea / Music Of The Sea

Why the higher than average submission fee?
Often we hear music that doesn’t make the final cut for a particular opportunity but we go ahead and select the song anyway because we believe the song is appropriate for other opportunities we’re working on. Here at Music of The Sea, we fill dozens of sync requests every week. We don’t have time to listen to everything so the higher submission fee tends to discourage all but the best - and we sign a lot of music and we place almost all of it.

We only offer one deal and the terms are the same for everyone, so don’t submit if you’re seeking another type of deal. If we select your song, you give us exclusive rights to the song for 3 years. If after three years we haven’t licensed your song, the rights revert back to you. If we do license your song, we share in the revenue. Often, if we love the song we hear and want to work with you we will also have interest in hearing other songs in your catalog and possibly doing a broader deal.

We are looking for Anthemic (cinematic style) Hip Hop, Pop and catchy world music ( Afro, tropical, western fusions) for our production music library.

We are currently gearing up to launch musicforpodcast.net and we are looking for incredible artists and writers to join our team.

At Audilus, we are very selective and currently represent composers and songwriters from around the world many of whom are award winning (including Emmys) songwriters. We provide publishing, licensing, bespoke composition services and other creative services. We like our "compact" roster and we are dedicated to each and every composition or creator we represent. Get in touch!

- Othniel Tomtania - President - Audilus, Inc