​Song/Track Use Release Form

Please email the signed Release Form to ​​SBSCD2021@sacblues.org
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    Sacramento Blues Society 

    2021 Compilation CD / Website Criteria & Artist Submission Form

    It’s a new year with many challenges ahead. We are all in this together and need to lift each other up. The Sacramento Blues Society thinks that it is a perfect time to produce a 2021 compilation of songs featuring our member artists/bands. We will release this on both CD and digital download. There is no charge to submit. The CD and CD download will be for sale on our new SBS website.

    This will be a project initiative to fund various SBS programs [ e.g. The Gene Chambers Musicians Crisis Fund, The Mick Martin Student Fund] and to promote our members in the local musical community by providing a platform for your music to be heard.

    About This Form: A great deal of work goes into the making of your music. The goal of this SBS release is to present the artists in a professional and creative manner, reflective of your efforts. To be as inclusive and comprehensive as possible, we have set out the following criteria and created this form to guide you through the submission process. Please read all criteria. Gather all information and media required, then fill out the Submission Form, making sure to check (click) the boxes for all included content. The submission form is a fillable PDF, which can be completed on a computer. Save a copy for your records.
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    All completed submissions will be reviewed by the SBS CD committee. Songs will be chosen for the yet-to-be titled compilation CD and artist info will appear on our website. Decisions will be based on musical and sonic quality, diversity and originality. WRITE WHAT YOU KNOW. FEEL WHAT YOU FEEL. 2020 was a hard year and the blues, as we all know, tells the truth. So sing out your sorrows. But the blues is a healer too and can take us to hope and joy, so if you got that too, bring it! Cover songs will not be accepted.
    These criteria are not guidelines. All requested information and media must be included. Please read everything carefully. If you have further questions about this form, please contact us at sacramentoblues1979@gmail.com. Submission Deadline is APRIL 15, 2021. No submissions will be accepted after midnight on the deadline date.
    Production Timeline:
    February 15,2021-April 15, 2021- Song Submissions
    April 25, 2021- Chosen songs announced by SBS
    June 19, 2021- Release Date and Event Celebration (Virtual and/or Actual).

    COMPILATION CD CRITERIA
    AUDIO:
    • Professionally Recorded, Professionally Mastered WAV File
    Audio should be recorded at a higher resolution than the final master.
    At least 48KHz / 24 bit is recommended.
    Master must be output at 44.1KHz / 16 bit as per CD standard.
    Master must be labeled as follows: Song Title.WAV. DO NOT include the artist name in the title.
    META DATA:
     [Track information that will be embedded in the CD master. Make sure to use Title Case.]
     • Song Title
    • Artist Name
    • Year Released
    • Copyright [eg: © 2020 Copyright Owner (songwriter or publisher)]
     
    WEBSITE CRITERIA
    BIO
     *200 words MAXIMUM
    ONLINE PRESENCE • Official Website URL [If you have one]
    • All Professional Social Media URLs [Facebook Page, Instagram, Twitter, Soundcloud, YouTube, etc. NO PERSONAL accounts]
    • Streaming Services/Online Store URLs [Spotify, Apple Music, etc. and/or websites that sell your music/merch (ie: Bandcamp)]
     If you are unsure about these criteria, consult with your recording, mix and mastering engineer(s). Mastering is essential for all commercial releases and professional mastering is always recommended. 
     
    PHOTO Your photo must be of professional quality and be in JPEG (JPG) file format.
    MAIN PROMO PHOTO of the artist (JPEG/JPG) 2000 px X no less than 1200 px @ 72 ppi LANDSCAPE format [horizontal]
    LABEL YOUR FILE AS: artist name_main promo.jpeg
    [Photo size is extremely important! Below is a brief explanation:
    ‘ppi’ means ‘pixels per inch’ and is the term used for online media. ‘dpi’ means ‘dots per inch’ and refers to the number of ink dots per inch in print media. The standard for print media photos is 300 dpi. Images for online media are fine at 72 ppi. HOWEVER, the number of PIXELS (px) is very important.
    All submitted photos MUST adhere to these criteria. DO NOT send snapshots, Facebook or Instagram pics. DO NOT ENLARGE smaller, low resolution photos. Use a photo editor (eg: Adobe Photoshop, Windows Photos, Mac OS Photos or similar program) to determine the pixel size, and to edit, crop and re-size your images, or consult a professional.
    ​TRACK INFO/CREDITS
    • Song Title
    • Name(s) of All Songwriters/Composers
    • a + s (Year of Copyright and Publishing, Name of Copyright Holder or Publisher), Performance Rights Organization (PRO) if applicable (ie: BMI, SOCAN, SESAC, etc.)
    • Name of Producer(s)
    • Name of Recording Engineer(s) at Name of Studio
    • Name of Mix Engineer(s) at Name of Studio
    • Name of Mastering Engineer at Name of Studio *[Several of these credits may be attributed to one person. If this is the case, fill out the form info as requested and SFTH will edit/combine the final credits accordingly.]
    • Name(s) of Musician(s) - Instrument(s) Played
    EXAMPLE:
    • Demic Blues
    • Written by Jane Public
    •  + 2020 Jane Public, BMI
    • Produced, Recorded & Mixed by Joe Public
    • Co-Produced by Alla Public
    • Additional Engineering by Casey Jones
    • Recorded at Side Door Studios, Sacramento
    • Mastered by Hannah Kiddersen at Joyland Mastering
    • Jane Public - Leads Vocals, Acoustic Guitars
    • Alla Public - Backing Vocals
    • Crease - Electric Guitar
    • Rob Green - Drums
    • James Jonerson- Bass
    • Fingers Brown - Piano, Keyboard, Organ
    • Michelle White - Backing Vocals
     
    The more people know about your track, the more interested they will be. They may even want to contact the professionals involved in the making of your recording. 

    COMPILATION CD INFORMATION FORM​

    APPLICANT INFO
    AUDIO
    Max file size: 20MB

    METADATA

    Website Info

    YOUR ONLINE PRESENCE
    Max file size: 20MB

    TRACK INFO/CREDITS
    SUBMISSION DEADLINE: APRIL 15, 2021

​Song/Track Use Release Form

Please email the signed Release Form to ​​SBSCD2021@sacblues.org
Song/Track Use Release Form
File Size: 202 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File
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