Two Ways to Submit

1. Send One Track

Just fill out the form below, attach your MP3, tick the legal box and click send. All fields are required.

Add your file. MP3 only. Max size 20MB.

IMPORTANT: Legal Declaration

At RealRobTaylor.com we respect copyright ownership. It is therefore important to us that we do not infringe any copyright or licensing agreements.

By checking the box below and submitting your files, you declare that you have the legal right and full authority to give permission for the track that you are submitting to be played on the Real Rob Taylor podcast. Furthermore, all supporting information you send can be made public unless explicitly and clearly stated otherwise.

2. Send More

To send more than one track along with any supporting material, go to WeTransfer.com and send everything to realrobtaylor@realrobtaylor.com

Don’t Forget!

As well as your music, don’t forget to tell us all about you. Include details like:

  • Who you are.
  • Where you’re from.
  • Recent news including upcoming gigs, tours and new releases.
  • Relevant links, in particular to where listeners can buy your music and gig tickets.
  • Any other trivia.

The Legals

By sending us any tracks, you declare that you have the proper legal authority to permit us to play them on the podcast and for any accompanying information to be made public.

You MUST have the legal authority to give us permission to play any tracks that you send. If you are not authorised to give permission for us to play it, DO NOT SEND IT. Even if you think it’ll be a nice surprise for someone.

Any accompanying information which is to remain private (for example, personal contact details) must be clearly preceded by the words NOT FOR PUBLICATION.

FAQ

Is Real Rob Taylor pay-for-play?

NO! Absolutely not. Real Rob Taylor is not and never will be pay-for-play.

One of the key motivations for setting up this podcast up to counter the ripoff that is pay-for-play. I’m grateful to all bands and artists who take part and I can categorically promise that they will never ever be asked to pay to have their tracks played.

What kind of stuff are you looking for?

Try me! I want this podcast to be about good music rather than any specific genre or sound. So I’m open to pretty much anything. Call me genre-neutral.

However, bear in mind that I do need to make my shows listenable. Remember that listeners aren’t obliged to sit through the entirety of your 30-minute speedcore opus, and they probably won’t.

The wider the audience we get for the shows, the better it is for all the bands who contribute. While I’m all for art being challenging, if something is designed purely to offend, or is just plain abusive, it’s unlikely to get playlisted.

If I find I’m receiving a lot of tracks from a single genre or sub-genre, I’ll periodically create dedicated spin-off shows to ensure the good stuff gets an audience. (Yes, even those 30-minute speedcore opuses. But they’ll have to be good.)

I’ve submitted my music. Does that guarantee that it’ll be playlisted?

Nope. But remember that if it doesn’t get played, it doesn’t mean it’s bad. As I create this show for the love of it (which means I don’t get paid) I can’t devote all of my time to listening to everything as soon as it comes in and producing tons of content. But if your track is not playlisted in the next show, don’t despair, as it may just be waiting to fit more beautifully into a future show. I’ll try my best to keep you informed.

What is the Sleeve Notes section for on the submission form?

On the blog post accompanying every podcast, we’ll include a full playlist for the episode. Each track listed will be accompanied by the name of the performing artist or band and one direct link to whatever is most relevant.

So, for example, if you’ve got a new track or album out, include a link to your bandcamp (or similar) page where listeners can download the track. If you’ve got a tour or gig coming up, include a link that provides details of where you’re playing and when.

And if you’ve just sent us a great tune but have no upcoming gigs news to share, include whatever link is best for listeners to find out more about you and your music.

I’m in a cover / tribute band. Will you play our stuff?

Only if you’re genuinely bringing something new to the works you’re covering. For example, pretty much anything by Brass Against would definitely get playlisted, as would Abstract Orchestra‘s acoustic covers of MF Doom and Madvillain tracks.

Do you pay royalties for the tracks you play?

No. I’d love to. Maybe one day. But right now, no.