SPEC 450 The Big Reveal! March 30th, 8pm ET. Register in Live Course Activity >> Special. See below for more details.
- SPEC 450 The Big Reveal! March 30th, 8pm ET. Everyone is welcome to attend. There's lots to learn for at this live meeting with our pitch guest. Based on your feedback, this Reveal promises more tips, more specific feedback about your contender songs, more time to ask your questions. Of course, we will also reveal the winner of the Staff Writer for a Day co-write session! Note: Kirby is still listening to your song submissions. Transcript will be available. To register to attend or for transcript access, go to Activity>View Live Courses>Special.
March Announcements. If you're new to SongU, welcome! Be sure to check the FAQ Quick Start Guide to get an overview on how to take live song feedback courses, submit your songs to a coach, pitch songs, and more. For those of you who have been "on campus" for awhile, congratulations! Our mentors and publishing guests recognize the hard work you're putting in on your songwriting. You're bringing us creative ideas, well-crafted lyrics, and catchy tracks. As many of you know, just a tweak here and there can make a world of difference in how your songs are received in the industry. It's paying off - literally. Adam Clouse and Wes B. each received their first-ever royalty checks recently; both from SongU placements! See the SongU Spotlight below to find out in real-time whose songs have gotten picked up for each listing.
Submissions Open for the March Spotlight Playlist Challenge! See details in the Fast Track Pitch area.
General Registration Reminders. You may have 2 Active Live Song Feedback courses (FDBK) at one time but can add a 3rd if there is still an open spot 24 hours before a course starts. Check your live Course schedule in case someone cancels during the week and a seat opens up. To International members, if there are any FDBK sessions you can not be present at due to a time-zone challenge, you can register to attend the session anyway. Add a work tape and/or lyric to your backpack with a note to the instructor. Listen later to the transcript. Also, look for our GMT-friendly meetings (between 1-3 pm EST) during the week and on Saturdays for meetings that may fit your "live" schedule
SONGU SPOTLIGHT
Got Good News? Tell us all about it!.
GOLD STARS! CONGRATULATIONS to our members whose songs were picked up in the past 72 hours to be signed or pitched from our leads!
(#2119) Pitch For Licensing Agent. Indie. SONGS FOR CLOTHING BRAND FALL CAMPAIGN. Street Pitch guest, N.P. is seeking songs for sync licensing....more
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Matty Gottesman "DON'T PLAY DUMB"
(3/20/2023)
Pitch #2119
SONGS FOR CLOTHING BRAND FALL CAMPAIGN. Street Pitch guest, N.P. is seeking songs for sync licensing. Please read the entire brief before submitting. Pitch appropriately. Looking for upbeat songs for this multi-demographic company. Hooky, memorable, earworms, but must have an authentic feel- not just 'made for sync'.
- The sounds should be optimistic but not overly cheery or too pop-y
- No aggressive or overly sexy songs
- Avoid overly specific lyrics
- Lyrics need to be clean and brand-friendly (nothing controversial or risque)
Male or Female. Genres: Indie Pop, Pop, R&B/Soul
References: 'Say My Name' by Tove Styrke, 'Need Your Love' by Curtis Harding
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.
- 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, 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.
(#2119) Pitch For Licensing Agent. Indie. SONGS FOR CLOTHING BRAND FALL CAMPAIGN. Street Pitch guest, N.P. is seeking songs for sync licensing....more
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Matty Gottesman "LIGHTNING STRIKES TWICE"
(3/20/2023)
Pitch #2119
SONGS FOR CLOTHING BRAND FALL CAMPAIGN. Street Pitch guest, N.P. is seeking songs for sync licensing. Please read the entire brief before submitting. Pitch appropriately. Looking for upbeat songs for this multi-demographic company. Hooky, memorable, earworms, but must have an authentic feel- not just 'made for sync'.
- The sounds should be optimistic but not overly cheery or too pop-y
- No aggressive or overly sexy songs
- Avoid overly specific lyrics
- Lyrics need to be clean and brand-friendly (nothing controversial or risque)
Male or Female. Genres: Indie Pop, Pop, R&B/Soul
References: 'Say My Name' by Tove Styrke, 'Need Your Love' by Curtis Harding
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.
- 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, 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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Steven Hardy "LIFE IS GOOD"
(3/20/2023)
Pitch #2119
SONGS FOR CLOTHING BRAND FALL CAMPAIGN. Street Pitch guest, N.P. is seeking songs for sync licensing. Please read the entire brief before submitting. Pitch appropriately. Looking for upbeat songs for this multi-demographic company. Hooky, memorable, earworms, but must have an authentic feel- not just 'made for sync'.
- The sounds should be optimistic but not overly cheery or too pop-y
- No aggressive or overly sexy songs
- Avoid overly specific lyrics
- Lyrics need to be clean and brand-friendly (nothing controversial or risque)
Male or Female. Genres: Indie Pop, Pop, R&B/Soul
References: 'Say My Name' by Tove Styrke, 'Need Your Love' by Curtis Harding
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.
- 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, 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.
(#2120) Pitch For Licensing Agent. Indie. INTENSE & MOODY SONGS FOR POPULAR NETWORK SERIES. Street Pitch guest, N.P. is seeking songs for sync...more
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Matty Gottesman "LIGHTNING STRIKES TWICE"
(3/20/2023)
Pitch #2120
INTENSE & MOODY SONGS FOR POPULAR NETWORK SERIES. Street Pitch guest, N.P. is seeking songs for sync licensing. Please read the entire brief before submitting. Pitch appropriately. Looking for songs with one of these two vibes:
1. Tension. We need songs with tension to play during montages and tense moments. Dramatic spots where 'everything is on the line' and we don't know how it will turn out. Male or Female.Genres: Edgy Indie Rock & Indie Pop for this.
References: 'Stronger' by Thunderstorm Artis, 'Walking on Water' by Katie Garfield, 'Otherside' by Texada
2. General Melancholy. Songs of melancholy, heartbreak and sadness. Nothing that gets too big or bold. Keep it in the introspective, reflective and pensive lane. Male or Female. Genres: Singer-songwriter, Indie Pop
References: 'The Outsider' by Kings Elliot, 'Look to the Sky' by Imie Taala, 'Myself' by Marvin Brooks
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.
- 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, 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.
(#2122) Pitch For Song Plugger. Country. NATE BARNES. Street Pitch guest, J.N., veteran independent songplugger who has generated income for...more
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Thomas White "GLAD I CAME IN LAST"
(3/21/2023)
Pitch #2122
NATE BARNES. Street Pitch guest, J.N., veteran independent songplugger who has generated income for SongU members is looking for songs for Quartz Hill artist Nate Barnes. Seeking radio-friendly break-through hit songs in the direction of Luke Bryan's "All My Friends Say" and "Beer Never Broke My Heart". Can also consider full-blown drinkin' party songs (not quirky or beachy) for a cool Country image. 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.
(#2125) Pitch For Publisher. Country. JAMESON RODGERS. Street Pitch guest and publisher, Bob D., who has already generated income for SongU.com...more
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Carey Latham "EVERY DAMN THING"
(3/21/2023)
Pitch #2125
JAMESON RODGERS. Street Pitch guest and publisher, Bob D., who has already generated income for SongU.com members is looking for songs for Sony artist Jameson Rodgers. Seeking UP-TEMPO show openers. MALE vocal demos only. For his look and sound, listen to 'Porch With a View' at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGBFBHHzB5w and 'Missing One' at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aa8kZkFYXrE . Submit male up-tempos only. Pitch follow-up info: If this guest expresses interest in your song, before pitching it, they will ask for publishing if a major recording results from this particular solicitation.
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 Mar 25, 2023 01:00 PM (ET)
FDBK 205 Song Feedback and Mentoring II with Alan Roy Scott
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Mon Mar 27, 2023 08:00 PM (ET)
FDBK 215 Christian Songwriters Feedback and Mentoring with Dallas Gregory
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Tue Mar 28, 2023 09:00 PM (ET)
FDBK 315 Publisher Song Feedback and Mentoring with Bob Dellaposta
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Wed Mar 29, 2023 09:00 PM (ET)
FDBK 320 Publisher Song Feedback and Mentoring with Debbie Zavitson