Published songwriter with numerous releases by indie artists and labels seeks to barter with recording artist or producer. Prefer self-contained artists such as bands or singer/multi-instrumentalists with their own recording studio or equipment. Country, pop, or rock only.

I was formerly a manager for a female solo artist and am currently an independent publisher and songplugger. To date, I have written over 200 songs and secured about 25 publishing, licensing, and digital distribution deals both here and abroad. Some of these offers were for me, others were for the artist on my demos, and many were for both of us. However, none of these deals offer payment for advances or demo costs.

Publishers, managers, and songpluggers generally represent artists for a predetermined fee, percentage of gross, and/or share of publishing rights plus reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses. In exchange for demos of my songs, I am willing to pitch your songs without compensation—no publishing rights or songplugging fees. I am also willing to fully credit your work on my songs which, in and of itself, should generate interest in your songs, too.

So, I’ll be glad to provide the songs and shop the demos but, unfortunately, the rest is up to you. I am willing to pay marketing costs, not recording costs. Please include a hyperlink to your music, along with a short bio. If interested, I will reply with additional details.

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