We joined TAXI a few months back - we've put in dozens of songs - (it's $5 per song submission on top of membership fee btw - and that can really mount up!!!)
none have been forwarded.
the odd comment from their screener was fair - but generally the stuff coming back was silly - like 'try changing key of last chorus'.
They give some praise - but then find an excuse not to forward you rather than let their contact decide - because either they have a quota or costs incurred. So unless you're ideal - they just take your money.
Maybe we are just crap - or 'not up to snuff' - but we're finding our audience and outlets through hard work.
When people judge other's music - and take on the mantle of critic or gatekeeper - they should always bear in mind that everyone has very different tastes. For example I regard the music and performers that Simon Cowell rates as being utterly banal - offensive even - give me Joe Strummer's off key vocals or the sloppy guitar of a My Bloody Valentine album any day.
However legit and noble TAXI may be - unless you're lucky enough to be able to press their buttons their way then they'll just be taking your money for nothing.
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