Don't expect other people to catch your slack because they're not going to most of the time. Do the research, folks. Find the artists you like and see what label they're on. Find out who represents them. Not everybody at a big label is the same, so find somebody deals with what you've got and can help you.
Most record companies have a character of sorts, a type of music they work with.
So often, artists haven't really gotten to know the companies they approach and are really just wasting their time by pitching inappropriate material. Know what the company does and lead by showing how your music is complementary, but also different - after all, most companies also don't want too much of the same. All material on this site is 2000 CyberPress Music unless otherwise stated. No reproduction of any kind is permitted unless express written permission is given. Plus sample contracts, interviews, advice from the road and more.