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Hey Everybody!!
So I have a new collaborator from my mastering.com class, and we created this track for this one:

Lots of HIGH-ENERGY INDIE ROCK SONGS with Male or Female Vocals are needed for several Direct-to-Producer/Music Supervisor placements for a HIT TV Show on a Major Broadcast Network.

This Producer/Music Supervisor needs fun, Up-Tempo Songs in the stylistic ballpark of the following references:

"Runaway" by Imperial Teen

"Over & Over" by Smallpools

"Gimme Twice" by The Royal Concept

Please submit modern Indie Rock Songs with fun, emotionally upbeat energy and lots of feel-good vibes! Catchy melodies, singalong choruses, energetic rhythms, solid arrangements, and well-written lyrics with a positive message are all needed here. Instrumentation and productions in the general stylistic ballpark of the references will work best. Any virtual instruments or samples you use should be high-quality, modern, and realistic sounding. Well-performed vocals (Male or Female) that bring excitement and energy to the track will go a long way!

Lyric Tip: Positive, emotionally upbeat lyric themes about having a good time are the most appealing to this Producer/Music Supervisor. Avoid submitting anything with sad or melancholy themes. Avoiding lyric themes that are too "heartfelt" would be a good idea, as well!

Please avoid references to specific names, dates, times, places, brands, and profanity in your lyrics. Do NOT copy the referenced songs or artists in any way, shape, or form. Use them only as a general guide for tempo, texture, tone, and vibe. Broadcast Quality is needed.

AI ALERT: This company does not accept or sign music that has been lyrically or melodically composed using generative AI, nor does it accept backing tracks, full instrumental tracks, or vocal performances created with generative AI.

The forwards for this pitch go directly to the Show’s Executive Producer/Music Supervisor, so this is a great opportunity! You’ll keep 100% ownership of your Copyright and Master Recording. You’ll also get any applicable sync fees and performance royalties! No publisher splits! You must own or control your Master and Copyright. Please submit as many Songs as you’d like, online or per CD. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI. Submissions must be received no later than 11:59 PM (PST) on Thursday, January 16th, 2025. TAXI # S250116BD

Here is the track: https://www.taxi.com/members/DVGQpc37Tk ... w-mendoza-

So....this is not in my general wheelhouse, but I feel pretty solid on this one, but am not sure if it is going to make the cut.... In any case, it is already non-exclusive elsewhere, but I am hoping that it clears the very high bar for this brief! Any and ALL comments welcome

Great track Bradley! My only comment would be to make sure the jangly guitar motifs don't get in the way of the vocal in the verses (fine in chorus). Best of luck to you with this one, I hope it does well for you.

Great track! Hope it does well for you.

Cool track mate, agree with Telefunkin about the guitar and I would tied up those claps on from 2: 25 to 2:36 (maybe drier or lower in the context)
Also the delay in "burn it up" 2:39'' is a bit out of tempo.
It's a cool vibe song and great vocal!

telefunkin wrote: ↑

Fri Jan 17, 2025 3:51 am

Great track Bradley! My only comment would be to make sure the jangly guitar motifs don't get in the way of the vocal in the verses (fine in chorus). Best of luck to you with this one, I hope it does well for you.

Thanks Graham! I agree 100%, and fought frequencies between the two big time………oh well…..

WSAO wrote: ↑

Fri Jan 17, 2025 5:46 am

Cool track mate, agree with Telefunkin about the guitar and I would tied up those claps on from 2: 25 to 2:36 (maybe drier or lower in the context)
Also the delay in "burn it up" 2:39'' is a bit out of tempo.
It's a cool vibe song and great vocal!

Great points Andre, and thanks for listening! 2:39 was an attempt at automating a bunch of effects, but kind of backfired lol…… I hear ya on the other two points as well

JimOfferman wrote: ↑

Fri Jan 17, 2025 5:01 am

Great track! Hope it does well for you.

Thanks for listening Jim

BradleyHagen wrote: ↑

Fri Jan 17, 2025 9:26 am

telefunkin wrote: ↑

Fri Jan 17, 2025 3:51 am

Great track Bradley! My only comment would be to make sure the jangly guitar motifs don't get in the way of the vocal in the verses (fine in chorus). Best of luck to you with this one, I hope it does well for you.

Thanks Graham! I agree 100%, and fought frequencies between the two big time………oh well…..

What would Jake do?
Level, EQ, compression, limiting, dynamic EQ, sidechain dipping, de-essing..... or maybe a combo. I'm sure you'll win the fight.

telefunkin wrote: ↑

Fri Jan 17, 2025 11:36 am

BradleyHagen wrote: ↑

Fri Jan 17, 2025 9:26 am

telefunkin wrote: ↑

Fri Jan 17, 2025 3:51 am

Great track Bradley! My only comment would be to make sure the jangly guitar motifs don't get in the way of the vocal in the verses (fine in chorus). Best of luck to you with this one, I hope it does well for you.

Thanks Graham! I agree 100%, and fought frequencies between the two big time………oh well…..

What would Jake do?
Level, EQ, compression, limiting, dynamic EQ, sidechain dipping, de-essing..... or maybe a combo. I'm sure you'll win the fight.

Yeah Dude....... I have already learned alot from Jake, but have a long way to go!

Cool track, seems like you nailed the vibe. Only thing that caught my ear was that vocal break, the timing seemed a little weird and I thought I heard a little edit artifact or something?

Nice one!

EO