Pitch #2445
Midland. Veteran music publisher with multiple cuts on major artists is listening to songs for Big Machine recording artist Midland. The group members are Mark Wystrach (lead vocals, guitar), Jess Carson (guitar, vocals), and Cameron Duddy (bass guitar, vocals). Seeking: Mid to Uptempo only. Great harmonies. Thematically, keep it positive. Fresh ideas. Not looking for one-on-one love songs - it needs to be something three guys can sing. Consider a third-person story song or a first-person song with strong lyrics dealing with a unique and interesting subject. Nothing about any abuse, mental illness, military, or wearing a badge. Musically, songs that tend toward Country but must have changes in the chord structure and melody that lifts up. They want songs their audience can sing along to and really get into. Before pitching, reference their vocal quality and vibe by listening to their song "Drinkin' Problem."
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.
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. Really 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, understand the writing of great writers like Shane McAnally, Michael Hardy, Don Schlitz, Bobby Braddock, 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.
Pitch #2447
Gabe Garcia. Extended! A Street Pitch guest and song plugger who has generated income for SongU members is looking for songs for Texas-based indie artist Gabe Garcia. Seeking: Country songs that lend themselves to getting people out on the dance hall floor and having a good time. Drinking songs and Contemporary Country songs with a hint of western flavoring that could also fit with mainstream country radio are also welcome. For direction, listen to his Bart Butler-penned and produced song, "Any Other Girl" off of his "Cowboy Cantina" EP 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.