Our artist Sem Thomasson released a new remix on One Eighty Records. Now That You're Gone is originally written and produced by Australian wonderboy Nick Galea but it's Sem's mix that is buzzing around the globe. At the DMC Buzz Chart of WMC 2012 in Miami the track landed on a #21 spot and it's now out exclusive on Beatport!
Not only his remix on One Eighty is gathering international support, his latest production with Inaya Day & Siege out on Caballero Recordings got played by Tiësto this week!
Ten tips from Wanted Music to make sure your music gets heard by a record label
1) Make good music Simple as that. Quality is nowadays more important than quantity. Limit your demo to an absolute maximum of three tracks. It is better to have a label listen to a few great tracks, than to a dozen of good tracks.
2) Look signable Make sure you give the impression you're open for everything and easy to reach. Don't mention you signed up with millions of other companies because record labels don't care at all and the last thing they want is to fight about you with a competitive company.
3) First impression You never get a second chance to make a first impression. Make sure you select your best track(s) to send out to a label. Try to make your demo-package look as attractive, informative and to-the-point as possible. Use professional pictures and add interesting movies to your package. Make sure you don't write any language mistakes in your letter or email.
4) Sending your demo There are several ways to send your demo. We're living in a digital era. If you send your demo by email, do not attach your music files to a regular e-mail. If you are going to send your demo electronically, send a Soundcloud link instead. Time is money and things have to go quick for A&R managers. Streaming your demo goes faster than downloading it. We disencourage you to send your files via any service that removes files anything sooner than 30 days after the initial upload. The best way to get the attention of a record label is to go back to the roots by sending a physical demo by mail or give it personally to the A&R Maneger. Be creative and be different than all of the other millions of people sending demos every day.
5) The message The subject of your email or letter has to be short and straight to the point. Try to be as creative and original as possible. Your message has to be powerfull. Come to the point and don't mention your life story. Include some references (feedback and support from big labels), a picture or video and ask for feedback.
6) Publishing Try to find a good publisher to help you finding the right label for your tracks. Wanted Music Publishing can help you with that.
7) Reminder Sending a reminder or giving a phone call to ask if the label received your demo is not a bad thing. Wait a few weeks after your first message. Be friendly but don't push yourself to hard. If they are not interested, leave it that way. Next time more luck.
8) Social Media Try to be active on social media. Respond, share and interact with labels and their artists. Spread your name. Make sure your name looks familiar with the A&R manager when he first listens to your demo.
9) Be patient You need to be patient in the music industry. It takes a long time for the A&R Managers to go through all the demo's they receive every day. Don't be afraid your production won't sound obsolete after a few weeks. Give the label some time and give your demo some time to get into the right hands!
We are now focusing on Artist Management and Music Publishing.
If you think you have it all to make it as a new singer, songwriter or deejay/ house music producer, go to the demo section and fire over your tunes!
For all you up-and-coming deejay talents out there, this is what is going to be the very basics of your deejay career: beatmatching!
Beatmatching is what can be called the very basics of modern deejaying. Simply put, it is a deejay term for "synching two different records". Deejaying is a lot more than just beatmatching, but let's learn how to walk, before we run the New York City Marathon!
This video, kindly provied by djforums.com, shows you how to perfectly beatmatch two vinyl records. Combined with a basic mixing example, it should get you going in no time. Remember to be very patient though: only practice makes perfect! Some deejays take up a few months just to get the hang of beatmatching, so don't you dare to give up after one or twee weeks of practicing!
Wanted Music is a vinyl record label. You might find yourself one day wondering “why on earth are these guys still doing vinyl?”. We feel it is our mission to spread our love for the medium. But, we don’t have a simple answer to that question. It’s probably all in the feeling. The feeling of being able to touch the music, feel the music, even smell the music.
And it all begins with the production process… If you’re still not convinced of our choice, we have some video proof ready for you.
Ten tips from Wanted Music to make sure your music gets heard by a record label 
After two and a half year Wanted Music is back! 
