Episodes

  • Would YOU Forward These Songs_ _ TAXI TV A&R Hot Seat[082426]

    Would YOU Forward These Songs_ _ TAXI TV A&R Hot Seat[082426]
    Aug 25 2026
    Could you tell which songs are worth forwarding to a music industry client? Put your A&R ears to the test in this episode of TAXI TV, where Michael Laskow puts viewers in the A&R Hot Seat and challenges them to listen to real music submissions and decide what they would forward—and what they wouldn't. This episode features actual submissions for recent TAXI listings seeking Singer/Songwriter songs and Investigative Tension Hybrid instrumentals. Before revealing what TAXI's A&R team decided, you'll get the chance to make your own call. Would you forward it? Would you pass? And, most importantly, will your decision match the professional A&R team's decision? This exercise isn't just about identifying music you personally like. It's about learning to listen objectively and recognizing whether a song or instrumental actually fits a specific music licensing opportunity. In this episode, you'll learn: How professional A&R teams evaluate music What makes a song worth forwarding for a music licensing opportunity How to listen objectively instead of relying on personal taste What to listen for in Singer/Songwriter submissions What makes an Investigative Tension Hybrid instrumental work How matching music to a specific brief affects A&R decisions Why objective listening can improve your own songwriting and production How to develop better ears for sync licensing and music placement opportunities One of the best ways to improve your own music is to learn how to objectively evaluate someone else's. So grab your headphones, make your picks, and see how your A&R instincts compare with TAXI's professional screeners. Would you forward these songs? Let's find out.
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    1 hr and 39 mins
  • The Hidden “Tax” Every Sync Musician Pays[081026]

    The Hidden “Tax” Every Sync Musician Pays[081026]
    Aug 11 2026
    What’s the hidden “tax” every sync musician pays—and how can you reduce it? When you create music for sync licensing, making the music is only part of the job. There’s also metadata, paperwork, registrations, organization, administration, and other business tasks that can quietly consume hours of your time. And as every musician knows, time is money. In this episode of TAXI TV, Michael Laskow talks with music industry professional Robina Ritchie-Barker about the business side of music licensing and how musicians can spend less time dealing with administrative tasks and more time doing what they actually want to do: creating music. You’ll learn about: The hidden time “tax” that comes with sync licensing Music licensing administration and paperwork How organization can save musicians valuable time Business practices that can make your music workflow more efficient The behind-the-scenes work involved in getting music ready for licensing How to minimize time-consuming tasks after creating a track Why treating your music career like a business matters Whether you're a songwriter, composer, producer, or artist creating music for TV, film, commercials, or music libraries, understanding the business side of sync licensing can help you work more efficiently and protect more of your valuable creative time. The goal isn't to work harder. It's to spend less time on the tasks that keep you from making music. Watch this episode of TAXI TV and discover how to minimize the hidden “tax” you're paying on every track. Check out TrackStage: https://go.trackstagepro.com/taxi-tv
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    1 hr and 33 mins
  • TAXI Success Stories + Road Rally Airfare Giveaway _ Live Member Placement Celebration[072026]

    TAXI Success Stories + Road Rally Airfare Giveaway _ Live Member Placement Celebration[072026]
    Jul 21 2026
    Have you landed a sync placement through a TAXI listing or a connection you made at the TAXI Road Rally? This week's TAXI TV is all about celebrating member success stories, and one eligible member could win (up to) $400 USD of their Road Rally airfare reimbursed during the live broadcast. If your placement came directly from: • A TAXI listing that led to signing with a music library and ultimately a TV, film, or commercial placement, or • A face-to-face meeting at the TAXI Road Rally that led to signing with a music library and eventually a placement, you may be eligible to participate. During the livestream, eligible members can submit five qualifying placements in the live chat. At the end of the show, one placement will be randomly selected for airfare reimbursement (up to $400 USD). We'll also be celebrating the incredible success of TAXI members whose music has been placed in television, films, and commercials around the world. Whether you're already licensing music or working toward your first placement, you'll hear inspiring stories and see what's possible through sync licensing and industry networking. To participate: • Be present in the live chat. • Submit qualifying placements in the required format. • Placements must be directly connected to a TAXI listing or Road Rally meeting. • Verification will be required before reimbursement. Join us live and celebrate the successes of the TAXI community!
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    1 hr and 31 mins