The Mowgli’s Outperform Rivals To Claim First Place
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The Mowgli’s produced a lively performance that impressed our tough judges. After claiming the top spot in the first round, they came up against two strong acts – Soulswitch and Jenna Bryson – both looking to improve on last week’s shows.
In the end the margin of victory was a mere 3 points, meaning the Mowgli’s just held on. They can now look forward to an exciting future, after securing almost $30,000 in prizes and a huge artist development package.
Bands Benefit From Constructive Feedback
The Mowglis performed in front of some of the biggest names in the business, including Disney’s Stan Freese, Angel Diva Music’s Jan Linder Koda, casting director Rayna Apploff, former A&R executive and now President of Cookie Jar Recordings Brian Malouf and A&R executive Tom Zutaut. Some of their comments:
Stan Freese
“There’s no two ways about it, you guys are fun!”, “You nailed what you were doing”, “I really enjoyed that whole performance”, “I would put you on at Disneyland as long as you don’t have that beer on stage with you!”
Jan Linder Koda
“I love you guys!”, “So you’re ready to hire?”, “When you guys get your CD I’d like to have it so I can get you some placements”, “I definitely want to keep in touch with you!”
Rayna Apploff
‘What’s up new-age Brady Bunch?”, “You are the happiest guy I’ve ever seen on stage!”, “You did a great job.”
Brian Malouf
“I used to say to bands, ‘Come back when there are 500 people standing outside the club on a Wednesday night,’ and you guys are well on your way”, “You have to be able to translate your energy into your recordings”, “I have heard about you before, I don’t know how, but it speaks volumes.”
Tom Zutaut
“Positive energy and love are very infectious things,” “You have a sound that’s uniquely yours but you need that hook,” “You’ve got to find that money shot because you have everything else to have a big career.”
What have The Mowgli’s won?
The 2011 Prize Package is an extremely useful tool kit of goods ranging from exposure opportunities to software to a wide variety of services, valued at almost $30,000, including:
EXPOSURE OPPORTUNITIES
- First-look consideration for winning artists by casting director and talent judge Rayna Apploff for several music talent-based television projects and reality shows in development now.
- First-look record deal from Planet LA Records for winning artists plus option to be included in a forthcoming CD compilation and future showcase opportunities. Planet LA and publishing partner Music Box will also offer the option to be included in a music publishing catalog.
- First-look recording and digital distribution deal by premier rap/urban label RBC Records to winning URBAN artist
GEAR
- Bias Inc. Software. Bias Inc. is offering each grand prize winner a copy of Peak Studio XT, THE most comprehensive stereo audio production and mastering tool available on the Mac, a $1,199 value.
SERVICES
- Selection of one of the following registries courtesy of Music Business Registry: Music Attorney, Film & TV Guide, A&R or Music Publisher, a $100 value.
- 1000 CDs in digi-packs, courtesy of Discmakers, and digital distribution package courtesy of CDBaby, a $1300 value
- 8 hours of rehearsal time at Guitar Center Studios rehearsal facility
- Angel Diva Music will award each grand prize winner two hours of professional consulting, divided between vocal coaching, live performance coaching and business coaching, a $220 value.
- Full EP mastering session (up to four songs), courtesy of Universal Mastering Studios, a $600 value.
- Media Local Studios (urban winner only): Custom exclusive urban track production including unlimited revisions with N8 Beats, Facebook Winner page design, coding, plus 4-weeks assisted posting promotion, a $2,500 value.
- One year of book-keeping, tax preparation, business formation (such as corporation), and consulting services courtesy of New Financial Group, a $4675 value.
- Targeted Press Release Service for one (1) press campaign from Send2Press, a service of Neotrope, Winning artists will each receive the Standard National plan valued at $320 including a high-res print ready band image or artist head shot sent with text. Includes SEO and hand submission to social networks, and featured on www.MusicIndustryNewswire.com.
- Three-hour photo shoot (portraits, head shots, band shots) from Justin Winokur Photography, a $400 value (NOTE: photo shoot to take place in the San Francisco / San Jose area, winning artists to arrange their own transportation).
- Howard Rosen Promotion will contribute a 6-week campaign valued at $2,000 – $4,000 (depending on format or genre) to the winning rock band. NOTE: This prize is only available if the winning band’s music is compatible with the following radio formats: College, Hot AC, Top 40 and Specialty Shows. Does not include mailing costs, only digital delivery where applicable.
- According To What Video Production to provide one (1) music video to each winner (1 rock and 1 urban). Artist and ATW to agree on song, concept and treatment, service to include and cover all equipment, crew, production and post-production costs. A $2,000 value (per video).
SOFTWARE
- Propellerhead Software will award copies of each of their three award-winning music-creation software suites: Reason, Record, and Recycle, a $900 value.
Thank you To our Runners-Up
Due to Purple Melon pulling out a day before the final, SoulSwitch and Jenna Bryson were the other two bands to contest the Mowgli’s for that top spot. Unfortunately neither band could knock them off the top, but we hope both groups picked up some valuable tips throughout the competition and will put them to good use. We would like to thank both artists for taking part, especially the guys from SoulSwitch who commuted twice from Orlando, Florida to participate. We wish both bands all the best and look forward to working with them in the future.
Top Industry Experts Judge Talent
These experts are hand-picked because they can do something meaningful for an artist’s career if they like what they hear. At past LAMN Jams, performers have been signed on the sport (Aunt Kizzy’z Boyz was offered a deal by RBC Records), had their music placed in network television (introduced by talent judge Jan Linder Koda to Fox Sports Executive Producer, artist Krash Karma placed a track with the program), and gotten production deals (like Jody Whitesides).
Talent judges for 2011 LAMN Jam Music Contests (June 2011) included:
- Antony Bland, American Recordings A&R (Avett Brothers, System of A Down, Slayer, ZZ Top, Kevin Devine, The Rocketboys)
- Brian Malouf, A&R (formerly RCA< Columbia and Walt Disney Records)
- Brian Shafton, Partner, RBC Records (TECH N9NE, DJ Quik, NWA, Snoop Dogg)
- Darren Rose, Assistant Music Director / Morning Show Host, 98.7-FM
- Dave Weiner, Strange Music A&R (TECH N9NE, NWA, Ice T, Snoop Dogg, Rawkus, Dr. Dre, Geto Boys, Rapalot, Scarface)
- Derek Schaefer, Tour Marketing Director, AEG Live
- Erin Dawson, Interscope Records (Lady Gaga, U2, La Rouz, Far East Movement, Ellie Goulding, Eminem)
- Jan Linder Koda, Producer / Artist Development Expert, Angel Diva Music
- Jesse Flores, VP of Label Acquisition and Development, EMI Label Services
- Joe Solo, Joe Solo Productions (Macy Gray)
- Max Luces-Tucker, Music Supervisor, Bunim-Murray Productions
- Rayna Apploff, Casting Director for music talent-based TV projects and reality shows
- Robert Walls, President, Red Queen Music & Four Jays Music
- Sean Beavan, Producer (NIN, Marilyn Manson, No Doubt, System of a Down, Thrice, 8mm)
- Soren Baker, Producer, former executive editor The Source Magazine
- Stan Freese, Walt Disney Talent Casting & Booking Director (has hired 100,000+ artists at Disney properties worldwide)
- Tom Zutaut, Stereo Pristine Records A&R (formerly Geffen/Elektra, GnR, Metallica, Tesla, Enya)
- Violet Brown, Artist Manager, Regime Entertainment (NWA, Dr. Dre, recipient of SOURCE POWER 30 award for 5 consecutive years)
We to say a big thank you to the wonderful people over at www.examiner.com for their very kind article about the LAMN Jams which you can read here.
About LAMN
Now in its 22nd year, the Los Angeles Music Network (LAMN), promotes education, career advancement and good will among recording artists. LAMN Jams give talented artists a platform to perform their original material for music industry experts. These contests foster artistry and talent development, enable professional introductions and deals that advance artist careers. LAMN is a sister organization of the National Association of Record Industry Professionals (NARIP) which caters to record executives.
