Song Pitch Listings and Opportunities

SPECIAL EVENT! 🎵CALLING ALL MELODY WRITERS!🎵 Are you one of the top composers at SongU? Up to five winners may be selected from a field of finalists, with the number of winners determined by the overall quality of the submissions. (Note: This pitch does NOT count toward your regular pitch quota.)

🎶WHO WE'RE SEEKING:

• The very best composers. Those of you whose melodies and musical instincts are their strength.
• If you're musically proficient on an acoustic instrument that you use to compose your melodies (e.g., guitar, piano, etc.) and love crafting melodies, we'd love to recognize your work, help you connect with new creative partners, and celebrate your exceptional composing skills!

🏆WHAT THE TOP COMPOSERS WIN*:

• 40 SongU Credits added straight to your account to use toward pitch opportunities, private mentoring sessions, or song evaluations ($40 value).
• A "SongU Top Composer" Award displayed on your winning song(s) so every pitch guest knows you're among SongU's best.
• YOU Become a SongU Pitch Guest! Step into the guest spotlight as we set up a customized pitch listing and listening page where members can pitch songs and lyrics to you in the style and genre you're seeking - the perfect way to discover new collaborators.

*See Terms below.

✨WHAT TO SUBMIT:

Submit original songs that showcase your melody and chord writing ability. Recordings may also include lyrics. There is no limit to how many songs you can submit. (Submissions to this event will not count toward your monthly pitch quota.)

• Simple, clear recordings. Guitar/piano w/vocal demos are welcome.
• Any genre.
• Songs that give us a sense of your music writing strengths.
• AI Guidelines: All melodies and chords must be 100% human-authored. You must have written the melody and can play it on an acoustic instrument. On your demo, you may use an AI track and AI vocalist.

💡HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR SONGS:

1. Upload your event song (MP3) to your Song Locker.
2. In the Pitching area, submit your song(s) using SongU credits from your Song Locker drop-down menu.
3. Do not include your name on the lyric sheet for this event. The pitch should be anonymous.
4. Finalists and Winners will be selected by SongU Staff, Mentors, and Guest Publishers.

📣HOW WILL YOU KNOW IF YOU'RE A FINALIST/WINNER?

Keep an eye on your inbox! After the first round of listening, we'll email all finalists. Judges often review several songs in a single listening session, so if you submit multiple entries, you may receive several updates close together.

🎶*Before submitting check out the Special Event Terms🎶

Lady A. A Street Pitch guest and song plugger who has generated income for SongU members is looking for songs for Big Machine artist Lady A. Seeking: I would love to find songs in the musical stylings of Harry Styles but in lyrical directions that would work for Lady A. Songs that have a universal messages and rich harmonies in the chorus sections may especially stand out. But before submitting, listen to Harry Styles' songs.

AI Guidelines: Based on the current copyright report (https://songu.com/FAQAI.aspx), this guest will only consider songs with entirely human-authored lyrics and human-authored melodies. AI may be used for demo production, but any such use of AI must be disclosed.

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.

Matt Cooper. A Street Pitch guest and song plugger who has generated income for SongU members is looking for songs for Quartz Hill Records artist Matt Cooper. Seeking:pop-infused songs in the musical direction of Ed Sheeran and Taylor Swift and the lyrical direction of Thomas Rhett. Before submitting listen to his singles "Real Fast Car" and "Home."

AI Guidelines: Based on the current copyright report (https://songu.com/FAQAI.aspx), this guest will only consider songs with entirely human-authored lyrics and human-authored melodies. AI may be used for demo production, but any such use of AI must be disclosed.

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.

Jodie Leslie. A Street Pitch guest and publisher who has already generated income for SongU.com members is looking for songs for Canadian indie artist, Jodie Leslie. Seeking: UPBEAT Christian Country with soaring vocals and passionate lyrics about overcoming adversity and praising God for breaking through. Female demos. For reference listen at www.jodieleslie.com. Ongoing. Recording Spring 2026.
AI Guidelines: Based on the current copyright report (https://songu.com/FAQAI.aspx), this guest will only consider songs with entirely human-authored lyrics and human-authored melodies. AI may be used for demo production, but any such use of AI must be disclosed.

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.

Heath Owens. Quick Pitch! A Street Pitch guest and publisher who has already generated income for SongU.com members is seeking songs for Smokeshow Entertainment (Nashville) artist Heath Owens, the great-grandson of the legendary Buck Owens. Seeking: Country rock songs. Any topic ok except songs about whiskey since he has a current single about that. He's now working on his debut album for 2026 and is willing to co-write. Working with an established Nashville producer. Male demos only. For reference listen at https://heathowensmusic.com/music

AI Guidelines: Based on the current copyright report (https://songu.com/FAQAI.aspx), this guest will only consider songs with entirely human-authored lyrics and human-authored melodies. AI may be used for demo production, but any such use of AI must be disclosed.

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.

Eli Burgett. Quick Pitch! A Street Pitch guest and publisher who has already generated income for SongU.com members is seeking songs for Smokeshow Entertainment (Nashville) artist Eli Burgett. Seeking: Traditional Country songs about love, hard work, faith, family, and brotherhood. Great melodies and stories where every phrase paints a picture. And Country Rock, any topic. Male demos only. For reference listen to his covers of Lyin' Eyes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3y-sj9Yggk and In Case You Didn't Know https://youtu.be/hegXqTa0ubQ

AI Guidelines: Based on the current copyright report (https://songu.com/FAQAI.aspx), this guest will only consider songs with entirely human-authored lyrics and human-authored melodies. AI may be used for demo production, but any such use of AI must be disclosed.

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.

Do not submit your songs to this listing. However, please keep checking back throughout the month as additional pitch opportunities are added. Thanks.

Theme Specific Songs For Advertising. (Two directions, but they can overlap). A Street Pitch guest is seeking songs for sync licensing. Please read the entire brief before submitting and pitch appropriately.

Theme 1 - Accomplishment/Achievement. Seeking: Songs that show It's finally happening, hard work paying off, looks like we've made/did it, highs & lows, overcoming, being proud of yourself, patting yourself on the back, celebrating the win. Genres: Indie pop, indie rock, dynamic hip hop, etc. Male or Female vocals.

Theme 2 - Looking good/Feeling Good. Seeking: FITNESS, working out, pushing yourself, taking care of yourself, the best you, a new you, etc. Must have HOOKY hooks and current production with dynamics- big builds. Genres: Very contemporary pop, dance, indie pop, electro-pop, etc. Male or Female vocals.

References:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2o4SrOnuCHV5vu8JqPg2Ps?si=bf84105891814646&nd=1&dlsi=500f376a3dac4894

Songwriters, important: Songs submitted have to be cleared for sync licensing as per the following guidelines (no exceptions):

AI Guidelines: Based on the current copyright report (https://songu.com/FAQAI.aspx), this guest will only consider songs with entirely human-authored lyrics and human-authored melodies. Since AI-generated tracks and productions (aka sound recordings) are not eligible for copyright protection, they cannot be pitched or placed for sync. Sorry, no AI-generated songs, vocals, or demos for sync pitches.

Also: 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 also sign our licensing agreement. (No AI-generated material is accepted.)
- 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 have signed with major publishing companies for major administration deals.
- Submissions must be MASTER/BROADCAST QUALITY recordings (No AI-demos permitted for this pitch). 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.

Songs To Bring People Together. A Street Pitch guest and song plugger who has generated income for SongU members is looking for songs that bring people together to play for various artists. (Before pitching, please read full description. Thanks.)

Seeking: Great songs that feature the message celebrating the good in one another, expressing goodwill, kindness, unity, and connection/community, and generally promoting positive, and inclusive themes.

Styles and Feeling: Genres may range from Folk to Rock to Country to Christian Contemporary (CCM). Consider mid and up tempos that could be envisioned as a musical event featuring multiple artists or as inspiring live show closers for solo artists. Demos: Please keep your instrumental intros to 12 seconds or less.

Listen and refer to these songs: Examples of songs that match the spirit of this pitch include "Put a Little Love in Your Heart" (Jackie DeShannon), "Bridge Over Troubled Water" (Simon & Garfunkel), "True Colors" (Cyndi Lauper), and "Humble & Kind" (Tim McGraw), .

AI Guidelines: Based on the current copyright report (https://songu.com/FAQAI.aspx), this guest will only consider songs with entirely human-authored lyrics and human-authored melodies. AI may be used for demo production, but any such use of AI must be disclosed.

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.

Walker Montgomery. A Street Pitch guest and music publisher who has already generated income for SongU members is listening to songs for indie artist Walker Montgomery, son of country music legend John Michael Montgomery and the nephew of Montgomery Gentry's Eddie Montgomery.

About Walker's music blends traditional country elements with modern production, creating a sound that resonates with listeners across generations. Chosen as an 'Artist to Watch' by Country Now, Music Mayhem Magazine, Sounds Like Nashville, The Boot and others, Walker Montgomery is well on his way to building his own legacy in country music.

Seeking: In staying true to himself and who he is as an artist, Walker needs songs with a 90s country vibe, that will connect with people no matter who they are. Listening to ballads, mid and up-tempos. Please pitch demo quality or clean, clear, easy to understand work tapes.

Listen and refer to these songs: Walker put his classically country inspired, smooth Tennessee Whisky vocals to use on his self-penned debut hit "Simple Town" and attained an impressive 5.2 Million and counting, Spotify streams. His romantic power-ballad, "She Don't Know," has garnered the new artist over 20 million streams worldwide, and Walker's 2024 cover of "I Love The Way You Love Me" (first released by his father John Michael Montgomery in 1993), has garnered more than 25 million views on his TikTok page. Walker made his Grand Ole Opry debut on December 1, 2023 and brought the house down with his self-penned songs "Work To Do" and "Tired Of You.

Frank Ray. A Street Pitch guest and song plugger who has generated income for SongU members is looking for songs for Stoney Creek/BMG artist Frank Ray. Seeking:contemporary country UPTEMPOS with an influence of Latin musical stylings. He prefers energetic songs with swagger that can be considered for show openers. Listen to his recent "Miami in Tennessee" (Spanglish version) before submitting, but English-only submissions are also welcome.

AI Guidelines: Based on the current copyright report (https://songu.com/FAQAI.aspx), this guest will only consider songs with entirely human-authored lyrics and human-authored melodies. AI may be used for demo production, but any such use of AI must be disclosed.

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.

Travis Cormier. EXTENDED! A Street Pitch guest and song plugger who has generated income for SongU members is looking for songs for indie artist Travis Cormier. Seeking: heavy rock & roll / heavy metal-ish ballads for his raspy and rangy voice. Consider Aerosmith's "Dream On" direction. Listen to Travis's "Hell to Miss You" before submitting.

AI Guidelines: Based on the current copyright report (https://songu.com/FAQAI.aspx), this guest will only consider songs with entirely human-authored lyrics and human-authored melodies. AI may be used for demo production, but any such use of AI must be disclosed.

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.

Source Music For Various Projects. Extended! A Street Pitch guest is seeking songs for sync licensing. Please read the entire brief before submitting and pitch appropriately.

Seeking: We have a couple of projects looking for source music, and in fact, we are always in need of it.

Style and feel: Think dive bar jukeboxes, live bands/performers, clubs, cafes, coffee shops, parties, car stereos, etc. Nothing too wordy or distracting- due to dialog fading in and out. All tempos. Male or female vocals.

Genres: country (modern & traditional), blues, rock, coffee house folk/singer-songwriter, jazz.

Songwriters, important: Songs submitted have to be cleared for sync licensing as per the following guidelines (no exceptions):

AI Guidelines: Based on the current copyright report (https://songu.com/FAQAI.aspx), this guest will only consider songs with entirely human-authored lyrics and human-authored melodies. Since AI-generated tracks and productions (aka sound recordings) are not eligible for copyright protection, they cannot be pitched or placed for sync. Sorry, no AI-generated songs, vocals, or demos for sync pitches.

Also: 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 also sign our licensing agreement. (No AI-generated material is accepted.)
- 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 have signed with major publishing companies for major administration deals.
- Submissions must be MASTER/BROADCAST QUALITY recordings (No AI-demos permitted for this pitch). 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.

Colby Lee Swift. Extended! A Street Pitch guest and song plugger who has generated income for SongU members is looking for songs for Indie artist Colby Lee Swift. Seeking: high-stepping, smile-inducing, DANCE HALL UPTEMPOS that rile up the crowds and bring the partying side of people out.

AI Guidelines: Based on the current copyright report (https://songu.com/FAQAI.aspx), this guest will only consider songs with entirely human-authored lyrics and human-authored melodies. AI may be used for demo production, but any such use of AI must be disclosed.

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.

The Band Perry. EXTENDED! A Street Pitch guest and song plugger who has generated income for SongU members is looking for songs for Big Machine artist The Band Perry. Seeking: big hits in the direction of their previous Top 10 hit singles. Especially listen to 'Chainsaw' and 'Done' before submitting. They need high-energy, rockin' contemporary country songs that give Kimberly's powerful vocals adequate space to shine and soar.

AI Guidelines: Based on the current copyright report (https://songu.com/FAQAI.aspx), this guest will only consider songs with entirely human-authored lyrics and human-authored melodies. AI may be used for demo production, but any such use of AI must be disclosed.

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.

Dustin Lynch. Extended! A Street Pitch guest and song plugger who has generated income for SongU members is looking for songs for Broken Bow/BBR artist Dustin Lynch. Seeking: EDM-meets-Country. Think big range country vocals with EDM grooves. Songs should be fun-loving with memorable lyrics. Consider your songs that have Luke Combs' wholesomeness in the lyrics and/or the musical vibe of Eric Church songs.

AI Guidelines: Based on the current copyright report (https://songu.com/FAQAI.aspx), this guest will only consider songs with entirely human-authored lyrics and human-authored melodies. AI may be used for demo production, but any such use of AI must be disclosed.

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.

Songs For Unscripted TV Dramas. Extended! A Street Pitch guest is seeking songs for sync licensing. Please read the entire brief before submitting and pitch appropriately.

Seeking: Songs with tension for unscripted TV dramas centered on relationships and emotional moments.

Style and feel: Tension, passion, love, hate, rivalry, choices, confusion, being at a crossroad, making the right (or wrong) decisions, etc. Bonus for songs that feel epic and build in intensity. All tempos. Male or female vocals ok.

Genres: Indie rock, indie pop, Pop rock, electronic pop.

References:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4HJT1jJ1nS8t04nZa5nllX?si=4551e317b6514094

Songwriters, important: Songs submitted have to be cleared for sync licensing as per the following guidelines (no exceptions):

AI Guidelines: Based on the current copyright report (https://songu.com/FAQAI.aspx), this guest will only consider songs with entirely human-authored lyrics and human-authored melodies. Since AI-generated tracks and productions (aka sound recordings) are not eligible for copyright protection, they cannot be pitched or placed for sync. Sorry, no AI-generated songs, vocals, or demos for sync pitches.

Also: 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 also sign our licensing agreement. (No AI-generated material is accepted.)
- 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 have signed with major publishing companies for major administration deals.
- Submissions must be MASTER/BROADCAST QUALITY recordings (No AI-demos permitted for this pitch). 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.

Music publisher/administrator is seeking broadcast-quality original songs and music tracks in all genres and styles for non-exclusive mechanical licensing for indie artists worldwide. If I express interest in your song with w/vocals. You will later be asked to provide a clean instrumental with no vocals, ghost remnants of vocals, or artifacts. Please disclose specifically any use of AI in generating the lyrics, melody, or demos/productions of your song.

Please read TERMS before submitting: "If I express interest in your song, I would be administering the publishing only. If your song is co-written, all writers must agree to these terms: You keep your publishing and master rights. All writers must agree to the 50/50 split of mechanical royalties.

Follow-up: Only if I express interest in your song, you'll need to send me your P.R.O. IPI/CAE#. And if the song is a vocal, I'll also need a clean instrumental track with no vocals, ghost remnants of vocals, or artifacts as an MP3.

Music publisher/administrator is seeking Broadcast Quality original songs and tracks in all genres and styles for Non-exclusive music library licensing for Sync (movies & TV) compilation CDs, Internet royalties (Spotify, Google, YouTube, etc.). Please disclose specifically any use of AI in generating the lyrics, melody, or demos/productions of your song.

Please read TERMS before submitting: "If I express interest in your song, I would be administering the publishing only. If your song is co-written, all writers must agree to these terms: I will automatically re-title your song with "initials" after the title. The re-title will NOT interfere with your ORIGINAL copyright/title, publishing, and mastering. Anytime your song is licensed, you will receive 50% of any and all royalties associated with the re-title that's registered in your P.R.O by the company and 100% of the writers' share of any P.R.O. performance royalties collected.

Follow-up: Only if I express interest in your song through SongU, you'll need to send me your P.R.O. IPI/CAE#. And if the song is a vocal, I'll also need the instrumental without any vocals as an mp3.