Broadjam Newsletter - Jan. 27, 2009


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Are you involved in Broadjam's peer review system? You should be, especially if you're also taking advantage of our music licensing opportunities. Once members submit a song to a licensing opportunity, they have the option to conduct peer reviews for other songs that have been submitted to the same opportunity. Members that complete at least two sets of peer reviews for an opportunity will be able to see the percentile ranking of the song they submitted.

In other words, if you complete the reviews, you can see for yourself how your song is ranking amongst other submissions. When opportunity providers are presented with the submissions, the songs will be ordered by the percentile rankings, but the providers will ultimately make the final decision. We encourage all of members to complete these reviews, but they are not required.

If you'd like to complete a peer review for a licensing opportunity, go the "My Submissions" page, find the opportunity you're interested in and click the "Review" button on that line (note: if there is no review button, it means that this opportunity is no longer accepting reviews or that reviews have not opened yet).

Once you reach the "Review Opportunities" page, you'll see that there are three anonymous songs listed at the top of the page. To complete the reviews, you just need to listen to all three of them and rank one as "Good," one as "Better" and one as "Best." Once that is done, just click the "Submit" button. And remember, in order to see your song's percentile ranking, you need to complete at least two sets of reviews per song submission. When you repeat the process, you'll be given a new set of songs to rank.

More info on music licensing can be found here. Again, these reviews are not required. This is simply another feature we have on Broadjam that allows members to get more involved in the process. Thanks for helping out!


Artist Spotlight

Each is a band that explores Progressive and Modern Rock. With plush beds of strings and synthesizers combined with overdriven guitar and intricate drumming, the group takes inspiration from the likes of The Beatles, Pink Floyd, and Rush. The band adds that, "As a twist, we also mix in elements that do not necessarily reflect the previous meaning of the term 'Progressive' - we strive for strong melody, vocal harmony, and musical cohesiveness." The band records in real time as opposed to overdubbing and refer to their style simply as human music made for humans.

http://www.broadjam.com/each


The Indie Venue Bible

From the creators of The Indie Bible comes The Indie Venue Bible - a revolutionary directory that lists over 32,000 live music venues and 3,500 booking agents in the US and Canada!

The Indie Venue Bible is in electronic format and is constantly being updated. Purchasers have access to the updated versions for ONE FULL YEAR!

You'll find thousands of clubs, coffee shops, restaurants, house concerts, theaters, halls, churches, book stores, colleges and festivals - any place you can land a gig!

To make your life easier, we went a step further and painstakingly researched which genres of music each of these venues feature. Once the genres of a venue were determined, that venue was then tagged with a set of unique, colorful GENRE TAGS. These genre tags allow you to scroll through The Indie Venue Bible and see instantaneously which venues in a given area welcome your style of music.

Planning your tour, locally, regionally or nationally, has NEVER been so easy!

For more information, please visit:

www.IndieVenueBible.com


Current Film/TV Opportunities Opportunity Details
Music supervisors find music on Broadjam to place in film and TV. Here are their latest requests. Submit your songs for a chance to be placed in these projects.
Film/TV Opportunities Provider looking for this music Posted Close
Mysterious/Scary songs: Music needed for film Looking for: All styles of mysterious, scary, haunted-sounding songs and instrumentals. 1/27/2010 2/28/2010
Songs about karma: Music needed for film Looking for: All styles of songs about karma - what goes around comes around. 1/27/2010 2/28/2010
Songs about hope: Music needed for film Looking for: All styles of songs about hope, saving mankind or fighting for a good cause. 1/27/2010 2/28/2010
Rock Singer/Songwriter: Music needed for film Looking for: Singer/Songwriter Rock songs. 1/27/2010 2/28/2010
Easy Listening spiritual songs: Music needed for film Looking for: Easy Listening, spiritually related songs. 1/26/2010 2/28/2010
Songs about loss: Music needed for film Looking for: Songs about loss; lost friendship or lost love. 1/22/2010 1/29/2010
Acoustic Rock: Music needed for film Looking for: Melodic acoustic Rock songs and instrumentals. 1/22/2010 1/29/2010
Rap songs about gangs/gang members: Action film needs music Looking for: Rap songs about gangs/gang members, war or fighting. 1/22/2010 2/26/2010
Songs about war or fighting: Action film needs music Looking for: Songs about war, fighting, spies or spying. 1/22/2010 2/26/2010
Pop Alternative: Popular fashion reality TV series needs music Looking for: Pop Alternative songs and instrumentals. Male or female vocals; songs must be catchy without being too cheesy or bubble gum Pop. 1/22/2010 2/10/2010
All Styles: Popular reality TV series needs music - Round 12 Looking for: All genres of music. 1/20/2010 2/7/2010
Instrumental tracks: All styles of background instrumentals needed - Round 4 Looking for: All styles of instrumental tracks - everything from Hip Hop to Classic Rock. 1/20/2010 2/6/2010
Female Pop: Music needed for TV show Looking for: All styles of Female Pop songs. For reference, the following commercial artists have had songs appear in this show: Lilly Allen, Lady Gaga, Pussycat Dolls, Anya Marina and The Raveonettes. 1/19/2010 2/7/2010
All styles - Modern: Music needed for horror film Looking For: Modern songs in any style; songs that college students would be listening to on current radio. It's not required, but since this is for a horror film the songs can also be dark and reference some of the following subjects: Serial killers, devil worship, curses and so on. 1/17/2010 2/8/2010
Dance Pop instrumentals: Music needed for reality show Looking For: Dance Pop instrumental tracks. 1/14/2010 2/5/2010
Singer/Songwriter and Americana: Songs needed for multiple reality TV shows - Round 3 Looking For: Slow to mid-tempo Singer/Songwriter and Americana songs with strong melodies. Vocal Ballads will also be considered. 1/14/2010 2/7/2010
Singer/Songwriter: Instrumentals needed for multiple shows - Round 2 Looking For: Instrumentals similar to songs performed by Ryan Adams, Ray LaMontagne, Son Volt. 1/11/2010 2/3/2010
Experimental Rock: Instrumentals needed for multiple shows - Round 2 Looking For: Experimental music on the level of Modest Mouse, Cloud Cult, Flaming Lips. 1/11/2010 2/7/2010
Blues/Rock instrumentals: Music needed for multiple shows - Round 2 Looking For: Instrumentals that sound like Stevie Ray Vaughan, Black Crowes, The Black Keys. 1/11/2010 2/7/2010
Country/Top 40: Instrumentals needed for multiple shows - Round 2 Looking For: Instrumentals that sound like Toby Keith, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, Taylor Swift. 1/11/2010 2/7/2010
Alternative/Reggae/Ska: Instrumentals needed for multiple shows - Round 2 Looking For: Instrumentals that sound like Sublime, No Doubt and/or Less Than Jake. 1/11/2010 2/7/2010
Dramatic Score: Instrumentals needed for multiple shows - Round 3 Looking For: Instrumental dramatic score tracks. Tracks can contain elements of Classical, Electronic, New Age or Rock. 1/11/2010 2/7/2010
Fun/Happy Pop songs: Music needed for advertisement Looking For: Fun, happy, upbeat Pop songs with a youthful sound and positive lyrics; male or female vocals. 1/11/2010 2/5/2010
Dark/Evil-sounding songs: Music needed for thriller film Looking For: Dark/Evil-sounding songs in any style; lyrical references to vampires are also helpful. 1/11/2010 2/8/2010
Songs about war: Music needed for film Looking For: Songs about war, or working together for a noble cause. 1/9/2010 2/6/2010
Songs about the past: Music needed for film Looking For: Songs about the past, old friends or "good times gone by." 1/8/2010 2/6/2010
Songs about revenge: Music needed for horror film Looking For: Songs about revenge. Lyrical references to gangs or religious cults are also helpful. 1/7/2010 2/6/2010
High-energy action songs: Music needed for film Looking For: All styles of high-energy action songs or instrumentals. The film is set in Louisiana, so lyrical references to the south are helpful. 1/7/2010 2/6/2010
Dark/Scary-sounding songs: Music needed for horror film Looking For: Dark and scary-sounding songs. 1/7/2010 2/6/2010
Ambient New Age: Music needed for film Looking For: Bold, uplifting Ambient New Age instrumentals; songs with sparse vocals will also be considered. 1/7/2010 2/27/2010
Chamber music: Music needed for TV show Looking For: Contemporary light Chamber music; Slow to midtempo. 1/7/2010 3/2/2010
Brazilian/South American music: Songs needed for film Looking For: Uptempo Brazilian/South American music. 1/7/2010 2/23/2010
Anti-authority songs: Music needed for film Looking For: Songs about standing up to authority, or revenge. Songs should be modern; something teenagers would listen to. 1/6/2010 2/6/2010
Songs about love/relationships: Music needed for film Looking For: Love songs, or songs about relationships. The film incorporates many different methods of modern communication, so lyrical references to things like texting and social networking are also helpful. 1/6/2010 2/6/2010
Dark Electronic: TV series needs music Looking For: Dark Electronic songs or instrumentals. 1/5/2010 2/1/2010
Cute/quirky Pop: TV commercial needs music Looking For: Cute, quirky Pop songs with positive and upbeat lyrics. 1/5/2010 2/10/2010
Mainstream Pop: Music needed for film Looking For: Mainstream Pop songs with male or female vocals; lyrics must be postive and upbeat. 1/5/2010 2/10/2010
Guitar-driven instrumentals: Music needed for promo Looking For: Dynamic, uptempo, guitar-driven instrumental tracks; No heavy or speed metal tracks. 1/5/2010 2/20/2010
New Age instrumentals: Music needed for promo Looking For: Downtempo New Age or Electronic instrumental tracks; songs with sparse vocals will also be considered. 1/5/2010 3/10/2010
Catchy Electronic Pop: Music needed for advertisement Looking For: Unique, catchy Electronic Pop songs or instrumentals. 1/5/2010 2/9/2010
Suspenseful instrumentals: Music needed for film Looking For: Bold, sinister, suspenseful instrumentals; songs with sparse vocals will also be considered. 1/5/2010 2/15/2010
70's-Sounding Songs: Music needed for film Looking For: 1970's-sounding songs, including Disco, Pop or Rock. 1/5/2010 2/8/2010
Acoustic Folk: Music needed for advertisement Looking For: Slow or midtempo acoustic Folk songs or instrumentals. 1/4/2010 2/1/2010
Contemporary Classical: Music needed for training film Looking For: Slow to midtempo contemporary light Classical pieces. 1/4/2010 2/15/2010
Somber New Age songs: Music needed for film Looking For: Somber and introspective New Age tracks; instrumentals are preferred but songs with sparse vocals will also be considered. 1/4/2010 2/10/2010
Cinematic music: TV production on robotics needs music Looking For: Cinematic music - Orchestral or Electronic. Instrumentals are preferred, but songs with sparse vocals will be considered. 1/2/2010 2/8/2010
Sophisticated Electronic: Music needed for promotional campaign Looking For: Sophisticated Electronic music; instrumentals are preferred but songs with sparse vocals will be considered. 1/2/2010 1/27/2010
Contemporary Christian Pop: Music needed for TV fundraiser Looking For: Contemporary Christian Pop songs with either male or female vocals; no instrumentals. 1/2/2010 1/30/2010
Country/Americana: Music needed for radio ad campaign Looking For: Country/Americana instrumentals or songs; male or female vocals. Lyrics must be upbeat/positive. 1/2/2010 2/15/2010
Adult Contemporary: Music needed for TV show Looking For: Adult Contemporary songs. 12/30/2009 1/29/2010
Pop/Electro-Pop: Music needed for TV show Looking For: Pop and Electro-Pop songs. 12/30/2009 1/29/2010
Moody Singer/Songwriter: Music needed for TV show Looking For: Moody Singer/Songwriter tracks; instrumentals or songs with male or female vocals. 12/30/2009 1/29/2010
Old School Gangsta Rap: Instrumentals needed for multiple shows - Round 2 Looking For: Instrumentals that sound like Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, Snoop Dogg. 12/25/2009 1/31/2010
Alternative/Emo Rock: Instrumentals needed for multiple shows - Round 2 Looking For: Instrumental tracks in the same style of bands like My Chemical Romance, Dashboard Confessional and Thee All-American Rejects. 12/25/2009 1/31/2010
Love songs: Major cable network seeking multiple songs - Round 11 Looking for: Love songs in every style. 12/20/2009 2/14/2010
Pop/Rock: Major cable network seeking multiple songs - Round 9 Looking for: Pop/Rock songs and instrumentals. 12/20/2009 2/13/2010
Hip Hop songs: Major cable network seeking multiple songs - Round 11 Looking for: Hip Hop songs. 12/20/2009 2/15/2010
Electronic Music: Major cable network seeking multiple songs - Round 9 Looking for: Electronic Music - all styles. 12/20/2009 2/15/2010
Rap/Hip Hop instrumentals: Major cable network seeking multiple songs - Round 9 Looking for: Hip Hop/Rap instrumentals. 12/20/2009 2/15/2010
Singer/Songwriters: Major cable network seeking multiple songs - Round 11 Looking for: Singer/Songwriter tracks. 12/20/2009 2/15/2010
Instrumental Music Beds: Major cable network seeking multiple songs - Round 9 Looking for: Instrumental music beds - any style. 12/20/2009 2/15/2010
Country songs and instrumentals: Major cable network seeking songs - Round 2 Looking for: Country songs and instrumentals. 12/20/2009 2/15/2010
Quirky Instrumentals: Major cable network seeking multiple songs - Round 2 Looking for: Quirky Instrumentals; cartoonish/game show music. 12/20/2009 2/15/2010
Alt Rock: Major cable network seeking multiple songs - Round 2 Looking for: Alt Rock songs and instrumentals. 12/20/2009 2/15/2010
Electronic instrumentals: Trailer production facility needs music - Round 5 Looking for: Electronic instrumentals. 12/20/2009 2/15/2010
Classical/Orchestral: Trailer production facility needs music - Round 5 Looking for: Classical/Orchestral 12/20/2009 2/15/2010
Pop/Rock instrumentals: Trailer production facility needs music - Round 5 Looking for: Pop/Rock instrumentals. 12/20/2009 2/15/2010
Rap/Hip Hop instrumentals: Trailer production facility needs music - Round 5 Looking for: Rap/Hip Hop instrumentals. 12/20/2009 2/15/2010
Love songs/Romantic instrumentals: Music needed for movie trailers - Round 4 Looking For: Love songs and instrumentals that have a romantic theme. 12/20/2009 2/15/2010
Dramatic instrumental tracks: Music needed for movie trailers - Round 4 Looking For: Dramatic instrumental tracks - any style. 12/20/2009 2/15/2010
Dark Singer/Songwriter: Music needed for TV show Looking for: Dark Singer/Songwriter tracks. The songs can also have humorous or quirky elements to them. 12/15/2009 1/31/2010
Spiritual/Gospel: Music needed for TV show Looking for: Spiritual or Gospel songs. 12/15/2009 1/31/2010
Pop Rock songs: Music needed for film Looking for: Pop Rock songs. 12/14/2009 2/1/2010
Easy Listening/New Age instrumentals: Songs needed for promo Looking for: Slow or midtempo Easy Listening New Age instrumental tracks. 12/10/2009 1/30/2010
Rock instrumentals: Music needed for commercial Looking for: Dynamic, upbeat, guitar-driven Rock instrumental tracks. 12/9/2009 2/10/2010
Acoustic Folk/Country: Music needed for commercial Looking for: Upbeat, positive Acoustic Rock songs with elements of Folk or Country. 12/9/2009 1/27/2010
Circus-style music: Songs needed for TV children's TV show Looking for: Fun, happy music that you might hear on a circus midway. 12/9/2009 2/10/2010
Jazz instrumentals: Music needed for promo Looking for: Instrumental Jazz tracks. Songs with sparse vocals will also be considered. 12/9/2009 1/27/2010
Quirky Pop songs: Music needed for online dating site Looking for: Uptempo, quirky Pop songs. Instrumentals and songs with vocals will be considered; lyrics must be positive and fun. 12/9/2009 2/12/2010
Modern Jazz songs: Music needed for film Looking for: An uptempo, Frank Sinatra-sounding, modern Jazz track. No cover songs. 12/9/2009 1/28/2010

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