The following is a basic outline of the core criteria we use when evaluating artists for participation in our service. It is a non-exhaustive list.

Audio Quality: All audio samples should have a quality comparable to a professional recording. Occasional exceptions to this rule may be made under certain circumstances and when all other aspects of song quality are supurb.

Song Quality: This can besomewhat subjective with regards to style but there are objective measures of song quality. It is suggested that if you have some concern over what makes for a quality song, you pick up a good songwriting book. A good songwriting book should include discussions on lyric, rhyme, structure, meter, melody etc.

Production Quality: Was the music professionally produced with the aid of an experienced sound engineer? Does it sound professionally produced? Is it on a CD available for purchase? Note that lack of a CD or the presentation of a demo quality recording does not in itself preclude someone from inclusion in the service.

Community Standards: Is the material free from profanity and suggestions or descriptions of acts of violence etc? Would it qualify as-is for standard radio airplay or does it need to be edited first?

Copyright: Are you the rightful owner of the copyright to the material submitted? If not, did you receive permission to record and/or present the material?

Genre: Is the genre listed anywhere at musicshowcase.com or similar to one that is listed?