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I’m looking for advice on the following phrase from listing S211025SS

“They’re looking to build professional, ongoing relationships with artists who are highly committed to working hard, and have the drive and ability to deliver a lot of super-strong material. Having the right type of image and “looking the part” could be icing on the cake, but first and foremost, it's about having great music and strong work ethic!”

It sounds like they’re looking for composers, rather than touring etc artists, so I’m wondering what ‘looking the part’ actually looks like?
I feel well suited to this listing but not sure how to convey this through my profile.
Also do I need to attach photos and a bio somehow when I submit? Or if they’re public on my page is that all I need to do?
Thank you!

The listing doesn't ask for photo and bio. I've seen some listings that do ask for photo, bio, and existing fanbase; this listing does not.
So if I had offer a WAG, I'd say the 'looking the part' bit is to see if you as composer are fully invested in this style of music. If it's your 'thing', then I'd say you're good to go. Be prepared, as others have said, to provide additional info.
Also, your pic and bio on your member page will be the first resource used if Taxi is asked to forward that content with the track. That's how it usually is, anyway.

Maybe start with your Avatar here on the Forum?!?
Here is an instructional video I made: https://youtu.be/WD7AyULCzs0
If I go too fast, use the pause button

Thanks everyone for your advice!!

AlanHall wrote: ↑

Mon Oct 04, 2021 8:26 am

The listing doesn't ask for photo and bio. I've seen some listings that do ask for photo, bio, and existing fanbase; this listing does not.

It does

Don't worry if you don't feel you look like someone from a magazine, I think as long as you present the best version of yourself.

Using professional photos ( trust me , I am married to a photographer and it's obvious when someone has done it themselves ) and hair / makeup / stylists will make a massive difference.

cosmicdolphin wrote: ↑

Tue Oct 05, 2021 2:34 am

AlanHall wrote: ↑

Mon Oct 04, 2021 8:26 am

The listing doesn't ask for photo and bio. I've seen some listings that do ask for photo, bio, and existing fanbase; this listing does not.

It does

You're right. It does. I missed that. Thanks for the correction, Mark!
I still stand by my statement that Taxi uses the photo and bio provided on the member page.

"Please submit as many Songs as you’d like, online or per CD. Include lyrics, a photo, and a bio. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI. Submissions must be received no later than 11:59 PM (PDT) on Monday, October 25th, 2021. TAXI # S211025SS"

nicolamorrison wrote: ↑

Sun Oct 03, 2021 8:29 pm

It sounds like they’re looking for composers, rather than touring etc artists, so I’m wondering what ‘looking the part’ actually looks like?

I think they are looking for singer/songwriters that they can promote as artists and build fanbases for via digital media, while at the same time getting them sync placements - which, by the way, can also result in fans, if lots of people hear your song on TV, in a movie or an ad, and love it. I would make sure that the picture - as well as anything else you send - is highly professional. Take a look at the pictures here:

https://www.palladiumrecords.com/

I imagine the client here is a newly formed record company with a strategy similar to Palladium.

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Michael

cassmcentee wrote: ↑

Mon Oct 04, 2021 9:03 am

Maybe start with your Avatar here on the Forum?!?
Here is an instructional video I made: https://youtu.be/WD7AyULCzs0
If I go too fast, use the pause button

Thanks for the video. Helped me a lot. [I think your audio is only on the right channel. Plus: the Ukulele-music in the background is nice, but disturbs me while listening to your voice. Maybe softer next time?]
Walter