CAMPUS NEWS AND HAPPENINGS
Wishing you a happy and creative holiday season full of peace, love, and music!
Quote to Inspire:
"Let's dance in the kitchen and climb up the stairs; I hope when we wake up, there's love everywhere."
-- Sam Smith, songwriter artist.
- Welcome December!
Songwriters, thank you for demonstrating what it means to stay committed to your goals. We are grateful for the professionalism, talent, and kindness you bring to our community every day. It's truly inspiring to see how many of you embrace the mindset that there's always something new to learn, no matter your level of experience or past successes.
Holiday Schedule Reminders
Live Feedback Courses (FDBK) will be on break from December 22nd through January 5th. You can continue to book Private Consultations by appointment. Please check the Song Evaluation Activity page to see which coaches will be available for written song evaluations.
Congratulations!
A shout-out to the most recent writers whose songs were picked up to be pitched or placed by our guest publishers and sync agents. Find your peers in the October 6th through December 5th.
General Registration Reminders:
You may have two Active Live songwriting feedback courses (FDBK) at one time but can add a third if there is still an open spot 24 hours before the class starts. Check your Activity page live songwriting course schedule in case someone cancels during the week and a seat opens up. New to SongU? Welcome! Check out the FAQ Quick Start Guide for an overview of how to begin.
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When selecting live courses, please consider those that are GMT-friendly, scheduled at 1 pm ET during the week and between Noon and 3pm ET on Saturdays. Sign up on the Live Courses page.
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Featured Pitch. Pitch #2398: Telecommunications Ad Campaign Electronic Telecommunications Ad Campaign. A Street Pitch guest is seeking songs for sync licensing. Please read the entire brief before submitting, and pitch appropriately... View all pitch opps.
Pitch #2398
Telecommunications Ad Campaign. A Street Pitch guest is seeking songs for sync licensing. Please read the entire brief before submitting, and pitch appropriately. Please do not submit AI-generated material.
Seeking: Uptempo, positive, fun, and energizing songs for this brand. Even though they serve all demographics, you should think youthful and fresh.
Direction and Tone: Songs should build and leave you feeling inspired and excited! Lyrical theme ideas: unlimited potential/possibility, connection, communication, in this/coming/bringing people together, unifying, etc. Anything positive and uplifting. Remember, in advertising, it's all about good feelings and that hooky chorus.
Genres: Indie pop, indie rock, electronic pop. Male or Female Vocals.
References: Cold Play "A Sky Full of Stars" , "Go Good Together" Layup, "It Only Gets Better" WILD.
Songwriters, important: Songs submitted have to be cleared for sync licensing as per the following guidelines (no exceptions):
- You must own both your master (recordings) and 100% of your synchronization (publishing). If you do not...
- Then, all master owners, co-writer(s) or co-publisher(s), must sign our licensing agreement as well. Do not submit AI-generated material.
- Songs must be CLEARED: meaning if you have paid musicians and/or singers including background vocalists, you must have a signed 'work for hire' OR RELEASE form for each person involved in making your recording so that they have no further claim to the song. Please note that the producer who produced your recording should be able to help you acquire a work-for-hire agreement or release; however, in many cases, there may be a fee involved, particularly if the recording was purchased as a demo. No writers signed with major publishing companies with major administration deals.
- Submissions must be MASTER/BROADCAST QUALITY recordings. If we express interest, you will need to supply us with a mastered copy of both the song AND an instrumental track.
Pitch Follow-Up: If this guest expresses interest in your song you will be asked to sign an agreement for this project only (non-exclusive); with a 50%/50% split for both the master/sync licenses. Will not take publishing of the song so the publisher/writers will get all the performance income. If there is no upfront licensing fee, the 'guest' will take 50% of the publishing income for this placement only. The 'guest' will not take ownership of the copyright.
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Featured Pitch. Pitch #2405: Blackwater Draw Country Blackwater Draw. Street Pitch guest and veteran music publisher with multiple current cuts on major artists is seeking songs for UMG artist Blackwater Draw. ... View all pitch opps.
Pitch #2405
Blackwater Draw. Street Pitch guest and veteran music publisher with multiple current cuts on major artists is seeking songs for UMG artist Blackwater Draw. NOTE: This is a different guest than last month's Pitch #2371. If your song was marked "maybe" or "yes" from that guest publisher, do not pitch it here. Before pitching, please read the entire description and pitch appropriately.
About: This is a sister/brother/friend TRIO.
Style & Feel: They like the harmony STYLE of Fleetwood Mac. Their harmonies are very tight, and they like a lot of minor chords in songs. They have a little bluegrass style but are NOT looking for that direction...the melody lines would need to be much more modern. The lyrics can be story lyrics or just great positive type lyrics; they are only in their teens, so no drinking, nothing too old in the lyrics, not so much heartbreak, not too country. Check them out online.
References: They are looking for something with a similar vibe as "Better Dig Two" Band Perry.
In general, Here is what this pitch guest is seeking in every song that is pitched to them:
-- Fresh ideas and interesting titles; lead directly to the title in a strong way to make the title stand out.
-- Get your first verse set up much quicker to grab the listener within the first 30 seconds from when it starts. Most of the time, I don't even get to the second verse if the first verse does not draw me in. Your song may not need a pre-chorus. Try to get to the point and make it pay off quickly.
-- Before pitching, please do your research. Listen to the artist and see what kind of songs they like to cut. Figure out what they like, how they sing, and what songs they lean toward.
-- Please read the description/brief and submit only what we request. For example, if we're looking for uptempo, only send uptempo. If we mention "no drinking songs", then please don't send a drinking song.
-- Read a lot for new ideas and stories. For Country songs, study the lyrics of great writers like Shane McAnally, Michael Hardy, Don Schlitz, Bobby Braddock, and Lori McKenna.
Pitch Follow-up: If this guest expresses interest in your song, they will pitch it with the understanding that you will be asked to sign a single song agreement with the publishing company if there is interest in the song.
GOLD STARS! CONGRATULATIONS to our members whose songs were picked up in the past 72 hours to be signed or pitched from our leads!
(#2376) Pitch For Publisher. Christian Contemporary (CCM). Various Contemporary Christian Artists. Extended! A Street Pitch guest and music publisher...more
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Priscilla Connolly - "MY ROCK"
(12/20/2024)
Pitch #2376
Various Contemporary Christian Artists. Extended! A Street Pitch guest and music publisher who has already generated income for SongU members is listening for MID and UP-TEMPO, high-spirited Contemporary Christian and Praise & Worship style songs to play for various Contemporary Christian artists. Seeking: Songs should have a poignant, soul-stirring intensity to them both lyrically and musically and engage the listener to feel the anointing of the Holy Spirit. They can start slowly and build tempo-wise. I need compelling and impactful songs both musically and lyrically. Don't be afraid to go out on a limb either, if you're feeling a pitch, pitch it! As a general guide, reference the following acts/artists/links:
BIG DADDY WEAVE's Alive - https://youtu.be/aiuw2QX4RpI or Overwhelmed - https://youtu.be/XD0nzqLdYuo
CECE WINANS's In A Little While - https://youtu.be/xI70E6SVmBQ, Lord And Friend - https://youtu.be/h4sdpyWywtw, or That's My King - https://youtu.be/AB-3Av8RYo8
CORY ASBURY's Reason to Praise - https://youtu.be/_Cl7RabtPV4
BRANDON LAKE's Too Good To Not Believe - https://youtu.be/lKVX_XdaP04
CHRIS BROWN & BRANDON LAKE's Lion - https://youtu.be/2go_dOJVwc4
Pitch Follow-up: If this guest expresses interest in your song, you will be asked to sign a single song agreement, executable only with a major cut.
(#2376) Pitch For Publisher. Christian Contemporary (CCM). Various Contemporary Christian Artists. Extended! A Street Pitch guest and music publisher...more
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Krystal Kuehn - "HOLY, HOLY, HOLY - KK FINAL"
(12/20/2024)
Pitch #2376
Various Contemporary Christian Artists. Extended! A Street Pitch guest and music publisher who has already generated income for SongU members is listening for MID and UP-TEMPO, high-spirited Contemporary Christian and Praise & Worship style songs to play for various Contemporary Christian artists. Seeking: Songs should have a poignant, soul-stirring intensity to them both lyrically and musically and engage the listener to feel the anointing of the Holy Spirit. They can start slowly and build tempo-wise. I need compelling and impactful songs both musically and lyrically. Don't be afraid to go out on a limb either, if you're feeling a pitch, pitch it! As a general guide, reference the following acts/artists/links:
BIG DADDY WEAVE's Alive - https://youtu.be/aiuw2QX4RpI or Overwhelmed - https://youtu.be/XD0nzqLdYuo
CECE WINANS's In A Little While - https://youtu.be/xI70E6SVmBQ, Lord And Friend - https://youtu.be/h4sdpyWywtw, or That's My King - https://youtu.be/AB-3Av8RYo8
CORY ASBURY's Reason to Praise - https://youtu.be/_Cl7RabtPV4
BRANDON LAKE's Too Good To Not Believe - https://youtu.be/lKVX_XdaP04
CHRIS BROWN & BRANDON LAKE's Lion - https://youtu.be/2go_dOJVwc4
Pitch Follow-up: If this guest expresses interest in your song, you will be asked to sign a single song agreement, executable only with a major cut.
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Abigail Marmion - "THE ONE SURE THING"
(12/20/2024)
Pitch #2376
Various Contemporary Christian Artists. Extended! A Street Pitch guest and music publisher who has already generated income for SongU members is listening for MID and UP-TEMPO, high-spirited Contemporary Christian and Praise & Worship style songs to play for various Contemporary Christian artists. Seeking: Songs should have a poignant, soul-stirring intensity to them both lyrically and musically and engage the listener to feel the anointing of the Holy Spirit. They can start slowly and build tempo-wise. I need compelling and impactful songs both musically and lyrically. Don't be afraid to go out on a limb either, if you're feeling a pitch, pitch it! As a general guide, reference the following acts/artists/links:
BIG DADDY WEAVE's Alive - https://youtu.be/aiuw2QX4RpI or Overwhelmed - https://youtu.be/XD0nzqLdYuo
CECE WINANS's In A Little While - https://youtu.be/xI70E6SVmBQ, Lord And Friend - https://youtu.be/h4sdpyWywtw, or That's My King - https://youtu.be/AB-3Av8RYo8
CORY ASBURY's Reason to Praise - https://youtu.be/_Cl7RabtPV4
BRANDON LAKE's Too Good To Not Believe - https://youtu.be/lKVX_XdaP04
CHRIS BROWN & BRANDON LAKE's Lion - https://youtu.be/2go_dOJVwc4
Pitch Follow-up: If this guest expresses interest in your song, you will be asked to sign a single song agreement, executable only with a major cut.
(#2376) Pitch For Publisher. Christian Contemporary (CCM). Various Contemporary Christian Artists. Extended! A Street Pitch guest and music publisher...more
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Abigail Marmion - "WHILE WE WAIT"
(12/20/2024)
Pitch #2376
Various Contemporary Christian Artists. Extended! A Street Pitch guest and music publisher who has already generated income for SongU members is listening for MID and UP-TEMPO, high-spirited Contemporary Christian and Praise & Worship style songs to play for various Contemporary Christian artists. Seeking: Songs should have a poignant, soul-stirring intensity to them both lyrically and musically and engage the listener to feel the anointing of the Holy Spirit. They can start slowly and build tempo-wise. I need compelling and impactful songs both musically and lyrically. Don't be afraid to go out on a limb either, if you're feeling a pitch, pitch it! As a general guide, reference the following acts/artists/links:
BIG DADDY WEAVE's Alive - https://youtu.be/aiuw2QX4RpI or Overwhelmed - https://youtu.be/XD0nzqLdYuo
CECE WINANS's In A Little While - https://youtu.be/xI70E6SVmBQ, Lord And Friend - https://youtu.be/h4sdpyWywtw, or That's My King - https://youtu.be/AB-3Av8RYo8
CORY ASBURY's Reason to Praise - https://youtu.be/_Cl7RabtPV4
BRANDON LAKE's Too Good To Not Believe - https://youtu.be/lKVX_XdaP04
CHRIS BROWN & BRANDON LAKE's Lion - https://youtu.be/2go_dOJVwc4
Pitch Follow-up: If this guest expresses interest in your song, you will be asked to sign a single song agreement, executable only with a major cut.
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Scott Miller - "VICTORIOUS"
(12/20/2024)
Pitch #2376
Various Contemporary Christian Artists. Extended! A Street Pitch guest and music publisher who has already generated income for SongU members is listening for MID and UP-TEMPO, high-spirited Contemporary Christian and Praise & Worship style songs to play for various Contemporary Christian artists. Seeking: Songs should have a poignant, soul-stirring intensity to them both lyrically and musically and engage the listener to feel the anointing of the Holy Spirit. They can start slowly and build tempo-wise. I need compelling and impactful songs both musically and lyrically. Don't be afraid to go out on a limb either, if you're feeling a pitch, pitch it! As a general guide, reference the following acts/artists/links:
BIG DADDY WEAVE's Alive - https://youtu.be/aiuw2QX4RpI or Overwhelmed - https://youtu.be/XD0nzqLdYuo
CECE WINANS's In A Little While - https://youtu.be/xI70E6SVmBQ, Lord And Friend - https://youtu.be/h4sdpyWywtw, or That's My King - https://youtu.be/AB-3Av8RYo8
CORY ASBURY's Reason to Praise - https://youtu.be/_Cl7RabtPV4
BRANDON LAKE's Too Good To Not Believe - https://youtu.be/lKVX_XdaP04
CHRIS BROWN & BRANDON LAKE's Lion - https://youtu.be/2go_dOJVwc4
Pitch Follow-up: If this guest expresses interest in your song, you will be asked to sign a single song agreement, executable only with a major cut.
(#2376) Pitch For Publisher. Christian Contemporary (CCM). Various Contemporary Christian Artists. Extended! A Street Pitch guest and music publisher...more
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David Pellegrini - " LORD YOU'RE WORKING IN MY LIFE VERSION 2"
(12/20/2024)
Pitch #2376
Various Contemporary Christian Artists. Extended! A Street Pitch guest and music publisher who has already generated income for SongU members is listening for MID and UP-TEMPO, high-spirited Contemporary Christian and Praise & Worship style songs to play for various Contemporary Christian artists. Seeking: Songs should have a poignant, soul-stirring intensity to them both lyrically and musically and engage the listener to feel the anointing of the Holy Spirit. They can start slowly and build tempo-wise. I need compelling and impactful songs both musically and lyrically. Don't be afraid to go out on a limb either, if you're feeling a pitch, pitch it! As a general guide, reference the following acts/artists/links:
BIG DADDY WEAVE's Alive - https://youtu.be/aiuw2QX4RpI or Overwhelmed - https://youtu.be/XD0nzqLdYuo
CECE WINANS's In A Little While - https://youtu.be/xI70E6SVmBQ, Lord And Friend - https://youtu.be/h4sdpyWywtw, or That's My King - https://youtu.be/AB-3Av8RYo8
CORY ASBURY's Reason to Praise - https://youtu.be/_Cl7RabtPV4
BRANDON LAKE's Too Good To Not Believe - https://youtu.be/lKVX_XdaP04
CHRIS BROWN & BRANDON LAKE's Lion - https://youtu.be/2go_dOJVwc4
Pitch Follow-up: If this guest expresses interest in your song, you will be asked to sign a single song agreement, executable only with a major cut.
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Tyler Porter - "COMPASS"
(12/20/2024)
Pitch #2376
Various Contemporary Christian Artists. Extended! A Street Pitch guest and music publisher who has already generated income for SongU members is listening for MID and UP-TEMPO, high-spirited Contemporary Christian and Praise & Worship style songs to play for various Contemporary Christian artists. Seeking: Songs should have a poignant, soul-stirring intensity to them both lyrically and musically and engage the listener to feel the anointing of the Holy Spirit. They can start slowly and build tempo-wise. I need compelling and impactful songs both musically and lyrically. Don't be afraid to go out on a limb either, if you're feeling a pitch, pitch it! As a general guide, reference the following acts/artists/links:
BIG DADDY WEAVE's Alive - https://youtu.be/aiuw2QX4RpI or Overwhelmed - https://youtu.be/XD0nzqLdYuo
CECE WINANS's In A Little While - https://youtu.be/xI70E6SVmBQ, Lord And Friend - https://youtu.be/h4sdpyWywtw, or That's My King - https://youtu.be/AB-3Av8RYo8
CORY ASBURY's Reason to Praise - https://youtu.be/_Cl7RabtPV4
BRANDON LAKE's Too Good To Not Believe - https://youtu.be/lKVX_XdaP04
CHRIS BROWN & BRANDON LAKE's Lion - https://youtu.be/2go_dOJVwc4
Pitch Follow-up: If this guest expresses interest in your song, you will be asked to sign a single song agreement, executable only with a major cut.
(#2376) Pitch For Publisher. Christian Contemporary (CCM). Various Contemporary Christian Artists. Extended! A Street Pitch guest and music publisher...more
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Keith Sasser - "DOWN ON MY KNEES"
(12/20/2024)
Pitch #2376
Various Contemporary Christian Artists. Extended! A Street Pitch guest and music publisher who has already generated income for SongU members is listening for MID and UP-TEMPO, high-spirited Contemporary Christian and Praise & Worship style songs to play for various Contemporary Christian artists. Seeking: Songs should have a poignant, soul-stirring intensity to them both lyrically and musically and engage the listener to feel the anointing of the Holy Spirit. They can start slowly and build tempo-wise. I need compelling and impactful songs both musically and lyrically. Don't be afraid to go out on a limb either, if you're feeling a pitch, pitch it! As a general guide, reference the following acts/artists/links:
BIG DADDY WEAVE's Alive - https://youtu.be/aiuw2QX4RpI or Overwhelmed - https://youtu.be/XD0nzqLdYuo
CECE WINANS's In A Little While - https://youtu.be/xI70E6SVmBQ, Lord And Friend - https://youtu.be/h4sdpyWywtw, or That's My King - https://youtu.be/AB-3Av8RYo8
CORY ASBURY's Reason to Praise - https://youtu.be/_Cl7RabtPV4
BRANDON LAKE's Too Good To Not Believe - https://youtu.be/lKVX_XdaP04
CHRIS BROWN & BRANDON LAKE's Lion - https://youtu.be/2go_dOJVwc4
Pitch Follow-up: If this guest expresses interest in your song, you will be asked to sign a single song agreement, executable only with a major cut.
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Lashana Stephenson - "DANCING IN THE HOLY GHOST"
(12/20/2024)
Pitch #2376
Various Contemporary Christian Artists. Extended! A Street Pitch guest and music publisher who has already generated income for SongU members is listening for MID and UP-TEMPO, high-spirited Contemporary Christian and Praise & Worship style songs to play for various Contemporary Christian artists. Seeking: Songs should have a poignant, soul-stirring intensity to them both lyrically and musically and engage the listener to feel the anointing of the Holy Spirit. They can start slowly and build tempo-wise. I need compelling and impactful songs both musically and lyrically. Don't be afraid to go out on a limb either, if you're feeling a pitch, pitch it! As a general guide, reference the following acts/artists/links:
BIG DADDY WEAVE's Alive - https://youtu.be/aiuw2QX4RpI or Overwhelmed - https://youtu.be/XD0nzqLdYuo
CECE WINANS's In A Little While - https://youtu.be/xI70E6SVmBQ, Lord And Friend - https://youtu.be/h4sdpyWywtw, or That's My King - https://youtu.be/AB-3Av8RYo8
CORY ASBURY's Reason to Praise - https://youtu.be/_Cl7RabtPV4
BRANDON LAKE's Too Good To Not Believe - https://youtu.be/lKVX_XdaP04
CHRIS BROWN & BRANDON LAKE's Lion - https://youtu.be/2go_dOJVwc4
Pitch Follow-up: If this guest expresses interest in your song, you will be asked to sign a single song agreement, executable only with a major cut.
(#2376) Pitch For Publisher. Christian Contemporary (CCM). Various Contemporary Christian Artists. Extended! A Street Pitch guest and music publisher...more
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Rita Weyls - "ARE YOUR REASONS RIGHT "
(12/20/2024)
Pitch #2376
Various Contemporary Christian Artists. Extended! A Street Pitch guest and music publisher who has already generated income for SongU members is listening for MID and UP-TEMPO, high-spirited Contemporary Christian and Praise & Worship style songs to play for various Contemporary Christian artists. Seeking: Songs should have a poignant, soul-stirring intensity to them both lyrically and musically and engage the listener to feel the anointing of the Holy Spirit. They can start slowly and build tempo-wise. I need compelling and impactful songs both musically and lyrically. Don't be afraid to go out on a limb either, if you're feeling a pitch, pitch it! As a general guide, reference the following acts/artists/links:
BIG DADDY WEAVE's Alive - https://youtu.be/aiuw2QX4RpI or Overwhelmed - https://youtu.be/XD0nzqLdYuo
CECE WINANS's In A Little While - https://youtu.be/xI70E6SVmBQ, Lord And Friend - https://youtu.be/h4sdpyWywtw, or That's My King - https://youtu.be/AB-3Av8RYo8
CORY ASBURY's Reason to Praise - https://youtu.be/_Cl7RabtPV4
BRANDON LAKE's Too Good To Not Believe - https://youtu.be/lKVX_XdaP04
CHRIS BROWN & BRANDON LAKE's Lion - https://youtu.be/2go_dOJVwc4
Pitch Follow-up: If this guest expresses interest in your song, you will be asked to sign a single song agreement, executable only with a major cut.
(#2397) Pitch For Licensing Agent. Indie. Contemporary Pop Music For Movie Montage Scene. A Street Pitch guest is seeking songs for sync...more
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Kevin Kenney - "SHINE!"
(12/20/2024)
Pitch #2397
Contemporary Pop Music For Movie Montage Scene. A Street Pitch guest is seeking songs for sync licensing. Please read the entire brief before submitting, and pitch appropriately. Please do not submit AI-generated material.
Brief: This scene will look back at pivotal moments in the lives of the women characters from the point of view of family and friends.
Direction and Tone: The music should be modern and have a positive, upbeat energy. The emotion we want to feel is joy and love. Ideally, lyrics could reference 'she or her', with themes of gratitude, appreciation and love (NOT ROMANTIC) for these women.
Genres: Open to all genres but pop, indie pop, singer-songwriter, soul will work best. Male or female vocals are good.
References: "Hey Soul Sister", "Your Song" for theme and feel, "You Are So Beautiful" Joe Cocker, "Just The Way You Are" Bruno Mars, "Sweetest Devotion" Adele, etc.
Songwriters, important: Songs submitted have to be cleared for sync licensing as per the following guidelines (no exceptions):
- Do not submit AI-generated material. You must own both your master (recordings) and 100% of your synchronization (publishing). If you do not...
- Then, all master owners, co-writer(s) or co-publisher(s), must sign our licensing agreement as well.
- Songs must be CLEARED: meaning if you have paid musicians and/or singers including background vocalists, you must have a signed 'work for hire' OR RELEASE form for each person involved in making your recording so that they have no further claim to the song. Please note that the producer who produced your recording should be able to help you acquire a work-for-hire agreement or release; however, in many cases, there may be a fee involved, particularly if the recording was purchased as a demo. No writers signed with major publishing companies with major administration deals.
- Submissions must be MASTER/BROADCAST QUALITY recordings. If we express interest, you will need to supply us with a mastered copy of both the song AND an instrumental track.
Pitch Follow-Up: If this guest expresses interest in your song you will be asked to sign an agreement for this project only (non-exclusive); with a 50%/50% split for both the master/sync licenses. Will not take publishing of the song so the publisher/writers will get all the performance income. If there is no upfront licensing fee, the 'guest' will take 50% of the publishing income for this placement only. The 'guest' will not take ownership of the copyright.
(#2398) Pitch For Licensing Agent. Electronic. Telecommunications Ad Campaign. A Street Pitch guest is seeking songs for sync licensing. Please...more
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Rhonda Gessow - "CALL ME, FRIEND"
(12/20/2024)
Pitch #2398
Telecommunications Ad Campaign. A Street Pitch guest is seeking songs for sync licensing. Please read the entire brief before submitting, and pitch appropriately. Please do not submit AI-generated material.
Seeking: Uptempo, positive, fun, and energizing songs for this brand. Even though they serve all demographics, you should think youthful and fresh.
Direction and Tone: Songs should build and leave you feeling inspired and excited! Lyrical theme ideas: unlimited potential/possibility, connection, communication, in this/coming/bringing people together, unifying, etc. Anything positive and uplifting. Remember, in advertising, it's all about good feelings and that hooky chorus.
Genres: Indie pop, indie rock, electronic pop. Male or Female Vocals.
References: Cold Play "A Sky Full of Stars" , "Go Good Together" Layup, "It Only Gets Better" WILD.
Songwriters, important: Songs submitted have to be cleared for sync licensing as per the following guidelines (no exceptions):
- You must own both your master (recordings) and 100% of your synchronization (publishing). If you do not...
- Then, all master owners, co-writer(s) or co-publisher(s), must sign our licensing agreement as well. Do not submit AI-generated material.
- Songs must be CLEARED: meaning if you have paid musicians and/or singers including background vocalists, you must have a signed 'work for hire' OR RELEASE form for each person involved in making your recording so that they have no further claim to the song. Please note that the producer who produced your recording should be able to help you acquire a work-for-hire agreement or release; however, in many cases, there may be a fee involved, particularly if the recording was purchased as a demo. No writers signed with major publishing companies with major administration deals.
- Submissions must be MASTER/BROADCAST QUALITY recordings. If we express interest, you will need to supply us with a mastered copy of both the song AND an instrumental track.
Pitch Follow-Up: If this guest expresses interest in your song you will be asked to sign an agreement for this project only (non-exclusive); with a 50%/50% split for both the master/sync licenses. Will not take publishing of the song so the publisher/writers will get all the performance income. If there is no upfront licensing fee, the 'guest' will take 50% of the publishing income for this placement only. The 'guest' will not take ownership of the copyright.
(#2398) Pitch For Licensing Agent. Electronic. Telecommunications Ad Campaign. A Street Pitch guest is seeking songs for sync licensing. Please...more
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Matt Glickstein - "WHAT'S GOOD"
(12/20/2024)
Pitch #2398
Telecommunications Ad Campaign. A Street Pitch guest is seeking songs for sync licensing. Please read the entire brief before submitting, and pitch appropriately. Please do not submit AI-generated material.
Seeking: Uptempo, positive, fun, and energizing songs for this brand. Even though they serve all demographics, you should think youthful and fresh.
Direction and Tone: Songs should build and leave you feeling inspired and excited! Lyrical theme ideas: unlimited potential/possibility, connection, communication, in this/coming/bringing people together, unifying, etc. Anything positive and uplifting. Remember, in advertising, it's all about good feelings and that hooky chorus.
Genres: Indie pop, indie rock, electronic pop. Male or Female Vocals.
References: Cold Play "A Sky Full of Stars" , "Go Good Together" Layup, "It Only Gets Better" WILD.
Songwriters, important: Songs submitted have to be cleared for sync licensing as per the following guidelines (no exceptions):
- You must own both your master (recordings) and 100% of your synchronization (publishing). If you do not...
- Then, all master owners, co-writer(s) or co-publisher(s), must sign our licensing agreement as well. Do not submit AI-generated material.
- Songs must be CLEARED: meaning if you have paid musicians and/or singers including background vocalists, you must have a signed 'work for hire' OR RELEASE form for each person involved in making your recording so that they have no further claim to the song. Please note that the producer who produced your recording should be able to help you acquire a work-for-hire agreement or release; however, in many cases, there may be a fee involved, particularly if the recording was purchased as a demo. No writers signed with major publishing companies with major administration deals.
- Submissions must be MASTER/BROADCAST QUALITY recordings. If we express interest, you will need to supply us with a mastered copy of both the song AND an instrumental track.
Pitch Follow-Up: If this guest expresses interest in your song you will be asked to sign an agreement for this project only (non-exclusive); with a 50%/50% split for both the master/sync licenses. Will not take publishing of the song so the publisher/writers will get all the performance income. If there is no upfront licensing fee, the 'guest' will take 50% of the publishing income for this placement only. The 'guest' will not take ownership of the copyright.
(#2401) Pitch For Publisher. Country. Vicki Vann. A Street Pitch guest and publisher who has already generated income for SongU.com...more
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Rita Weyls - "HOW TO LET YOU GO"
(12/18/2024)
Pitch #2401
Vicki Vann. A Street Pitch guest and publisher who has already generated income for SongU.com members is seeking songs for Red Canyon Records artist Vicki Vann. She is an American country music artist, entrepreneur, and businesswoman. She has been called the Cinderella of country music and was chosen to appear as a featured artist in a Country Music Television documentary called "Waiting in the Wings," which focuses on the ongoing struggles of African American music artists in the Country music industry.
What to Submit: Looking for classic country ala Trisha Yearwood, Faith Hill, and Lee Ann Womack. Female Vocals Only. No AI-generated songs. Here are several videos of this artist for direction:
https://video.search.yahoo.com/search/video?fr=mcafee&p=vickie+Vann+music&type=E210US105G0#id=1&vid=ea6a5f9c627d3eb71ab15df8657ed25c&action=click
https://video.search.yahoo.com/search/video?fr=mcafee&p=vickie+Vann+music&type=E210US105G0#id=3&vid=9d2f3734e3e1d3b0ede48d220a0b42b7&action=click
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/vicki-vann/80051950
Pitch follow-up info: If his guest expresses interest in your song, before pitching it, they will ask for publishing if a major recording results from this particular solicitation.
(#2402) Pitch For Publisher. Country. Brandon Scott Jones. Quick Pitch! A Street Pitch guest and song plugger who has generated income...more
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Marvin Adcock - "LOVE AT FIRST DANCE"
(12/19/2024)
Pitch #2402
Brandon Scott Jones. Quick Pitch! A Street Pitch guest and song plugger who has generated income for SongU members is looking for songs for Wood Thrush Records artist Brandon Scott Jones. Please read the description carefully and pitch appropriately.
This is a Singer/songwriter born and raised in Virginia. Country music is his passion, and he loves writing, singing, and performing his music for the world. Recording from February 2025.Seeking: Country uptempos like Brooks & Dunn's "Boot Scootin' Boogie" and needs a great Country love ballad. Male Vocals Only. No AI-generated songs. Before pitching, check out these YouTube links for direction:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEOUmiw1uQ8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ao3wQLnkr4&list=OLAK5uy_mKtJovHjmNRdH-t43praXpDGZSM83Ck0Q&t=67s
Pitch follow-up info: If his guest expresses interest in your song, before pitching it, they will ask for publishing if a major recording results from this particular solicitation.
(#2402) Pitch For Publisher. Country. Brandon Scott Jones. Quick Pitch! A Street Pitch guest and song plugger who has generated income...more
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Adam Byrd - "A BAR IN HEAVEN"
(12/19/2024)
Pitch #2402
Brandon Scott Jones. Quick Pitch! A Street Pitch guest and song plugger who has generated income for SongU members is looking for songs for Wood Thrush Records artist Brandon Scott Jones. Please read the description carefully and pitch appropriately.
This is a Singer/songwriter born and raised in Virginia. Country music is his passion, and he loves writing, singing, and performing his music for the world. Recording from February 2025.Seeking: Country uptempos like Brooks & Dunn's "Boot Scootin' Boogie" and needs a great Country love ballad. Male Vocals Only. No AI-generated songs. Before pitching, check out these YouTube links for direction:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEOUmiw1uQ8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ao3wQLnkr4&list=OLAK5uy_mKtJovHjmNRdH-t43praXpDGZSM83Ck0Q&t=67s
Pitch follow-up info: If his guest expresses interest in your song, before pitching it, they will ask for publishing if a major recording results from this particular solicitation.
(#2404) Pitch For A&R Representative. Contemporary Country. Emma Forgette Quick Pitch. This is a direct pitch to the A&R representative for this 19-year-old...more
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David Nicastro - "MOVE ON DOWN THE LINE"
(12/19/2024)
Pitch #2404
Emma Forgette Quick Pitch. This is a direct pitch to the A&R representative for this 19-year-old up-and-coming artist managed by MC1 Nashville/DKM/The Orchard/Sony and produced by Lucio DiToro. What to Submit SUBMIT ONE SONG ONLY (your best one). Looking for great lyrics and a big chorus for big-range vocals ala Martina McBride and Trisha Yearwood. Female demo only. AGAIN, ONE SONG ONLY ... We'll monitor and delete multiple songs by the same songwriter. This submission may end early.
UPCOMING INSTRUCTOR-LED COURSES
Registration for song feedback and mentoring courses (FDBK) begins one-week prior to course time starting at 10:00 am ET. Limit 5 participants per session.
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Sat Dec 21, 2024 12:00 PM (ET)
FDBK 135 Songwriting Feedback Course with Randy Klein