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

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.