I've had trouble working with vocalists for songs. I've had 3 finished tracks sitting on my computer for over a year while have tried to find vocalists with the right fit for the song.

It's a difficult balance: you want someone experienced enough to have real creative input and authority singing and writing lyrics, yet many of these vocalists are not willing to work with smaller/newer producers, at least not for free. I can understand this from their point of view, but seeing as I write music with vocals in mind, it's hard for me to release anything.

I have worked with several vocalists on these songs (synth pop style music, in case anyone wondered...) but can never get the right vibe, sound, whatever, from them. I understand it's a collaborative process, maybe I need to let go a bit, but I've spent so long on this music I would love the vocals to be awesome! Does anyone have any tips on where to find vocalists, how to deal with trying to get the lyrics/vibes/performance you're after... etc.