http://www.musicxray.com/profiles/943/
Stuart Epps' musical career began in 1967 as a 15-year old office junior at Dick James Music. He quickly moved up the industry ladder to become Chief Engineer at DJM Studios, then later toured the USA with Elton John as personal assistant.
Epps was involved from the start when Elton's producer, the late Gus Dudgeon, built The Mill Studios on the banks of the Thames, near Maidenhead. It was not long before Dudgeon asked Epps to become Chief Engineer, Studio Manager and Producer.
Some of Epps' most noteworthy clients have included Led Zeppelin, Eric Clapton, Chris Rea, George Harrison, Mick Fleetwood, Barry White, George Michael, Mark Owen, Cliff Richard, Twisted Sister, Brian Adams, Oasis, Kiki Dee, Robbie Williams, Bill Wyman and of course Elton John.
In recent years he has continued to work with big name artists to great acclaim, as well as helping a host of promising new and up-and-coming artists to sound their best, both on demo recordings and in full studio productions.
With decades of experienced garnered from working with the very best musicians at the top of the industry, coupled with a real love for music, Stuart has an intuitive knack for knowing just what will make each track sound most authentic, a deep understanding of musicians and their needs and a clearheaded, dedicated approach to getting the job done.
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Music City Roots Seeking Artists
http://www.musicxray.com/profiles/934
Music City Roots, Live From The Loveless Cafe is a weekly, two-hour radio show that revives the historic legacy of live musical production on the legendary WSM-AM. Broadcast on Wednesday nights from 7pm to 9pm.
Music City Roots is committed to providing a world-wide platform for great music to be discovered and enjoyed. Selected emerging artists are given the opportunity to play live on the same bill with some of the world’s finest musicians, with their performance promoted and broadcast to a global audience. Music City Roots is presented live every Wednesday from the event barn behind the famous Loveless Cafe, with top-notch audio and video production. Emerging artists play a 10-minute segment, and are also invited to participate in an end of show jam.
Artists will be chosen to perform at the show. The broadcast is vigorously promoted over multiple media outlets, as well as on flagship WSM and WSMonline.com, home of the Grand Ole Opry. Selected artists can expect:
* 25% of the gate for regular segment performance, or $100 for the emerging artist segment. * Lunch and dinner hospitality the day of show. * A good soundcheck and a great performance environment. * Spins on WSM in advance of the show. * 100% of individual merch sales at venue. * Use of promotional video from the performance for websites and social media. * Promotional use of professional photography from performance. * Press and media opportunities.
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Management Company Expanding Roster
http://www.musicxray.com/profiles/935
Epic Artist Management, an artist management company in Baton Rouge, LA is currently expanding their roster and looking to work with acts in the following genres:
* Rock * Top 40 Pop * Top 40 rock * Alternative * Contemporary Christian
EAM is interested in artists that want to take their career to the next level. EAM helps artists by connecting them with new fans and contacts within the industry. Founded in March of 2007 by Joshua Gourgues, Epic Artist Management (EAM) prides itself in providing timely and accurate advances to the careers of artists looking to move to the next level.
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Songs for Pop Artist being developed
http://www.musicxray.com/profiles/607
Singles wanted for new Female Pop Artist being developed by Grammy winning production team. Mid to up tempo in the style of:
Kelly Clarkson - My Life would Suck without you. Demi Lovato - Don't Forget
Also considering Dance Pop in style of Selena Gomez - Naturally.
There will be no feedback. We will contact you if like your song for this project. Thanks in advance for submitting to the project.
Grammy Award winning producer Jeff Bova‘s passion for pop and classical music collided with the help of technology to make him one of New York’s most sought after session keyboardist/programmer/arrangers. With a career spanning 30 years, Bova has appeared on over 400 platinum selling albums and has explored a number of musical worlds.
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Seeking Songs for Curb Artist Rodney Atkins
http://www.musicxray.com/profiles/626
Seeking Song for Curb Artist Rodney Atkins - Need great songs. Ballads and uptempos.
The Mission of TMG is to provide outstanding professional consulting services to our clients in a wide range of music industry disciplines including, but not limited to, artist development, marketing, promotion, advertising, songwriting, composing, arranging, intellectual property, publishing, high level sponsorships, product placement along with great guidance and direction at the highest possible level.
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Tip of the week - What is Music Xray (and why is it so great)?
Tip of the week - What is Music Xray (and why is it so great)?
Music Xray is an A&R platform that helps people who professionally receive songs manage and make sense of them easier than ever before.
By creating a state-of-the-art, efficient and organized A&R Platform that the music industry can use for free, we enable many of the industry's top companies and talent buyers to make themselves directly available to artists, songwriters, song owners and performers via song drop boxes. Even companies that previously did not accept unsolicited material have found that Music Xray enables them to open their doors. The platform is also a facilitator of communication and conversations between artists and industry professionals that makes the interactions rewarding for both parties.
Additionally, Music Xray has made it easier for top producers, coaches and even artists themselves to offer song critiquing (http://www.musicxray.com/artist/categories/18) and career coaching (http://www.musicxray.com/artist/categories/3) services, (sometimes for free http://www.musicxray.com/artist/categories/15), making Music Xray the easiest and fastest way to get advice, education and insights about music and the music business.
Subscribe to the new Song Cat A&R Podcast here http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/id370842199 to hear great Music Xray songs and discussion about the music business.
Don't forget to join our LinkedIn group for a more business focused angle on all things music here http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=2821307&trk=hb_side_g&utm
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Featured Opportunity
http://www.musicxray.com/profiles/944
Music Xray verified - This music licensing firm based in Los Angeles, California is seeking songs. The firm has roughly 30 pitches per month. This firm represents artists, bands, and labels for placements with music supervisors. Their placements include networks such as HBO, MTV, Showtime, ABC, NBC, AMC, Fox, Nickelodeon, and various Feature Films, Indie Films, and Documentaries.
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Dennis Gelbaum tell you How To Take The Next Step With Your Music
http://www.musicxray.com/profiles/703
Dennis Gelbaum is an international award winning Creative Director, Producer, Director, Author and Inventor. He is presently the Managing Director of ramp it up entertainment - a full service creative boutique and multi-media production resource company. He has worked with clients all over the world, producing and directing hundreds of commercials, promos, trailers, music videos, live multi-media events and concert (tours, festivals, fairs) productions, multi-media interactive presentations (meetings, product introductions, in-store promotions and museum exhibits), corporate films/videos and hours of long/short form programming and content for theatrical release, broadcast, web and mobile.
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Career Coaching & Song Critiques from Sony Producer
http://www.musicxray.com/profiles/754
Peter Swartling - A&R, Executive Producer at Sony Music - His projects have won 35 Grammys. He developed a reputation for being the tough judge on Sweden's version of American Idol and he is one of the most successful talent scouts and producers in Swedish music. He now works in New York & Stockholm. Have a conversation with him about your career or get a frank song critique.
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Looking for new songs for ecouté Fashion USB Compilations
http://www.musicxray.com/profiles/922
écoute is a new fashion line from The Vershke Group. Vershke is not a huge corporation but we absolutely believe in doing our part to preserve and protect our natural environment while also helping those in need. The Vershke Group continually donates 10%
écoute is creating a compilation of music with the following genres: Adult Contemporary, Alternative, Country, Electronic/Dance/DJ, Hip-Hop/Rap, Latin, Pop, Punk, Rock, Singer/Songwriter, and Urban/R&B. If we like what you send to us we will contact you for the next steps. Keep in mind that 10% of our profits go towards organizations who believe in preserving the environment and making the world a better place for its inhabitants. Any music that we use will be going towards a worthy cause.
Specifics about ecouté and the submission: écoute, a new fashion line targeted at girls 15 to 25, is on the lookout for talent to include in the USB compilations that will be given to customers free of charge. The music selected will be available through a web-interface on the USB drive or CD. The CD/USB will include web promotional links, photos, and biographical information for each band/artist.
écoute is open to a variety genres but the target audience is girls 15-25.
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Production / Development Deal and Professional Song Critique
http://www.musicxray.com/profiles/943/
Stuart Epps' musical career began in 1967 as a 15-year old office junior at Dick James Music. He quickly moved up the industry ladder to become Chief Engineer at DJM Studios, then later toured the USA with Elton John as personal assistant.
Epps was involved from the start when Elton's producer, the late Gus Dudgeon, built The Mill Studios on the banks of the Thames, near Maidenhead. It was not long before Dudgeon asked Epps to become Chief Engineer, Studio Manager and Producer.
Some of Epps' most noteworthy clients have included Led Zeppelin, Eric Clapton, Chris Rea, George Harrison, Mick Fleetwood, Barry White, George Michael, Mark Owen, Cliff Richard, Twisted Sister, Brian Adams, Oasis, Kiki Dee, Robbie Williams, Bill Wyman and of course Elton John.
In recent years he has continued to work with big name artists to great acclaim, as well as helping a host of promising new and up-and-coming artists to sound their best, both on demo recordings and in full studio productions.
With decades of experienced garnered from working with the very best musicians at the top of the industry, coupled with a real love for music, Stuart has an intuitive knack for knowing just what will make each track sound most authentic, a deep understanding of musicians and their needs and a clearheaded, dedicated approach to getting the job done.
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