Happy Holidays!
December 21, 2011
ISC wishes you a wonderful holiday season and a Happy New Year. Thank you for being part of the ISC family.
ISC Reopens Entries For A Special "Stocking Stuffer" Holiday Offer On Dec. 12-16
December 11, 2011
To enter, click here. Entries are only $25 per entry!
Enter Your Love Songs Now - ISC Reopens Entries For Two Weeks
November 17, 2011
Extra! Extra! Love songs wanted for ISC’s “Sing Your Heart Out” channel on Myxer.com! ISC is reopening entries unti December 2 with a limited-time-only special offer to reach over 50 million fans through 88.5 million downloaded songs per month. Click here to enter.
entries are now closed
November 9, 2011
The deadline to enter has paased. If you experienced any difficulty entering or missed the deadline, please email of call ISC (info is on the Contact page).
ISC Deadline Is Extended To November 1, 2011
September 22, 2011
The deadline has been extended until November 1, so you still have time to enter. Click here to enter your songs.
ISC Deadline Is Today, Wednesday, September 21
September 16, 2011
The ISC deadline is at midnight on September 21, so enter now. Entries must be made online by midnight EST or posted through the mail on or before September 21.
Lucinda Williams Signs On As ISC Judge
September 10, 2011
Named "America's best songwriter" by TIME Magazine, Lucinda Williams has just joined the panel of ISC judges. We are so excited to have her participate!
"Dig For Fire" - Art Inspired by the Pixies
September 8, 2011
Check out this amazing art show: “Dig For Fire: Art Inspired by the Pixies”, a group show curated by Kevin Titzer at C.A.V.E. Gallery in Venice, CA. It opens on September 9th. The Pixies have been acknowledged as one of the most influential bands in the genesis of alternative rock. The much anticipated “Dig For Fire” exhibition is a celebration of their creative ethos. Black Francis, the Pixies' lead vocalist and guitarist, is a longstanding ISC judge. Click here for more info about the show.
Win a year of guitar lessons at GuitarTricks.com
August 2, 2011
GuitarTricks.com is giving away one full year of online guitar lessons ($180 value), to one lucky person who "Likes" both Guitar Tricks and ISC on Facebook! Enter here: www.facebook.com/guitartricks
Enter Your Songs Now
July 12, 2011
ISC introduces new online platforms, offering you a choice of how to enter online! Of course, you can still enter through the mail or through your Myspace page.
ISC 2010 WINNERS ANNOUNCED
May 11, 2011
ISC Grand Prize Is Awarded To Australian Artist Kasey Chambers For The Song "Beautiful Mess" Congratulations to all 2010 winners! Click here to view the complete list.
Kasey says, "I honestly can't believe it. When I entered the International Songwriting Competition, I didn't think I even had a chance being up against songwriters from all over the world...I thought it would be fun to enter anyway. I've heard about the competition for a while, but it's the first time I've ever entered. What a buzz knowing that the judges were artists/songwriters such as Tom Waits, Ben Harper, Peter Gabriel, and Rihanna. Winning with the song "Beautiful Mess" makes it even more special as it's a song I wrote for my two boys, Talon and Arlo. Guess I'd better buy them an ice cream."
ISC EXPRESSES ITS CONDOLENCES
May 10, 2011
ISC wishes to express its condolences to the families and friends of ISC 2010 finalists Jens Winther and Dutch Tilders, both of whom have recently passed away. Both were wonderfully talented artists and national treasures in their home countries. They will be greatly missed. We know their music will continue to bring joy to the world.
For links to Dutch Tilders catalogue and more, go to:
Whole CD catalogue http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/dutch-tilders/id266926654
Current 50 years Anthology CD link http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/going-on-a-journey-anthology/id386728347
Youtube video link: http://www.youtube.com/user/empireaustralia#p/f/3/ylLbMEuseX0
Anyone interested further can contact Empire Australia - paul@empirerecords.com.au
For more info on Jens Winther, please go to http://www.jenswinther.net
Expert Views: Interviews with ISC Judges Darryl McDaniels (Run DMC) and Chris Hillman
April 26, 2011
Did you miss these interviews? Click here to get their views on ISC, the music biz, etc......
ISC ANNOUNCES 2010 FINALISTS
March 7, 2011
ISC is proud to announce the 2010 finalists and semi-finalists. Click here to view the complete list. Congratulations! Thanks to all who participated in ISC 2010 and best wishes for a 2011 filled with great songwriting!
Winning ISC Can Boost Your Career
December 4, 2010
Winning ISC can be a tremendous career booster. In the past five years, three of the Grand Prize winners have been signed to major label deals (Universal and Epic). Many more winners have secured publishing deals, smaller label deals, licensing deals, and distribution deals in addition to getting more gigs, fans, and recognition. Monte Lipman, President of Universal Records, talks about his role as an ISC judge: "We're always been impressed with the talented songwriters who participate in the ISC. This is a great A&R source to find new artists."
ISC Adds Unsigned Only Category
August 2, 2010
To better level the playing field for unsigned artists, ISC has added the "Unsigned Only" category which is open to songwriters and artists not signed to a major label record deal, publishing company, or distribution deal. This category provides an excellent opportunity for unknown artists to compete against others on a similar level.
Entrants in this category cannot be signed to or have any affiliation with a major label record company (Sony BMG, EMI Group, Universal Music Group, or Warner Music Group or any of its affiliates, subsidiaries or imprints) or have distribution through a major label or its affiliates. Entrants who are on independent labels, their own label, or no label are eligible to enter. Entrants may not enter any song into this category that is owned, wholly or partly, by any publishing company. These eligibility requirements apply only to the Unsigned Only category. The category will have one winner. Entries in this category will be eligible for the Grand Prize. Any song entered into the Unsigned Only category must also be entered into at least one other category.
ISC Monthly "Crank Your Cred" Contest on MySpace
June 29, 2010
Every month, ISC will pick one winner out of all entrants entering through MySpace. The winner will be prominently displayed on ISC's website and in an ISC e-newsletter which goes out to almost half-a-million musicians and industry professionals! Then, at the end of ISC, the winner from each month will go head-to-head in an online public vote, and the winner will win lots of cool prizes and mega promotion! The earlier you enter and the more songs you enter each month, the better your chances are of being picked, so enter your songs now. It's very easy to enter; if you have a MySpace page with your songs on it - simply email us a link to your songs (along with the entry form info), and we'll listen to them on your MySpace page! It's also the most cost effective way to enter - no songs to upload online, no post office to deal with, no postage fees! Go to http://www.myspace.com/isc to enter through MySpace. ISC will definitely Crank Your Cred!
The Band Perry, ISC Country Finalist, 2007
November 6, 2010
ISC finalists with their song "If I Die Young" in 2007, The Band Perry has since been signed to Republic Nashville. They have released two singles, "Hip To My Heart" and "If I Die Young." Both songs are included on the band's self-titled debut album, released in October 2010. Both songs have charted on the Country charts. The Band Perry is scheduled to present at the 44th Annual Country Music Awards on November 10, 2010 and is nominated for their first CMA award for Vocal Group Of The Year. Congratulations to them!
Gin Wigmore, ISC Grand Prize Winner 2004
August 1, 2010
Take a behind-the-scenes peek at the making of "Hey Ho," the second track to be lifted from New Zealander Gin Wigmore's stunning debut album, Holy Smoke, on Universal Music. Go to http://www.ginwigmore.com
Sarah Blasko, ISC Folk/Singer-Songwriter First Place Winner, 2009
August 1, 2010
With rave reviews under her belt from Uncut, Mojo, Maverick, Rolling Stone, and more, Australian artist Sarah Blasko has now relocated to London to launch her career in Europe. Her newest album, As Day Follows Night, will be released in the US on August 10th. Sarah won the 'Best Female Artist' award at the 2009 ARIA Awards.
The Rescues, ISC AAA First Place Winner, 2009
August 1, 2010
Let Loose The Horses, the debut album from The Rescues on Universal Republic, hit stores in early July, and is being featured at Best Buy. The Los Angeles-based foursome had all been previous ISC winners individually, but their winning combination as a group garnered them the First Place win this past year for the title track to their album.
Jes, ISC Dance/Electronica First Place Winner, 2009
August 1, 2010
JES, riding high on her current success as the No. 1 artist to watch on Clear Channel's iHeartRadio, announced the August 2, 2010 release of her second single "Closer" from her critically acclaimed sophomore album, High Glow.
Jeff "Tain" Watts, ISC Jazz First Place Winner, 2009
August 1, 2010
One of the most in demand jazz drummers in the world today, Jeff "Tain" Watts holds the unique distinction of being the only musician to appear on every Grammy Award winning jazz record by both Wynton and Branford Marsalis. Watts started his own record label Dark Key Music in 2007, releasing "Folk's Songs" in 2007 and "Watts" in 2009. Dark Key Music is a 2010 Grammy Award Winner for Best Instrumental Solo by Terence Blanchard for Dancin' 4 Chicken.
