Posts by Toni Mercia
Al Salzillo, President at Nightside Entertainment
Al Salzillo is the President of Nightside Entertainment, a renowned music industry executive with a wealth of experience in talent mana...
Jackin House Songwriting Advice
You want a Jackin House track that makes people forget their real lives for three minutes and then ask for the record label. You want a...
Commission On Income They Didn't Touch - Traps & Scams Every Musician Must Avoid
Someone just told you they are owed commission on money you never received. You want to laugh, then cry, then burn the contract. Welcom...
Cliff Chenfeld, Co-Owner at Razor & Tie (NY) Contact Details
Cliff Chenfeld is a renowned music industry executive and co-owner of Razor & Tie, a New York-based independent record label, music...
How to Write Shibuya-Kei Lyrics
You want lyrics that sound like a vintage cafe playlist written by someone who drinks espresso in both Tokyo and Paris. You want lines ...
Progressive Rock (Radio Format) Songwriting Advice
You love sprawling prog epics and the chaotic joy of time signatures nobody claps along to. You also want someone on a radio show to ac...
Music to Play When Baseball Managers Go to the Mound
Ever wondered what kind of tunes might set the perfect vibe when baseball managers step up to the mound? Picture this: a legendary mana...
Noah Kahan - Stick Season Song Lyric Breakdown For Songwriters
Quick truth You are here because Noah Kahan wrote a song that feels like sitting in your parents kitchen at three in the morning and se...
How to Write Wave Songs
You want a song that feels like a late night drive through neon rain. A track that makes people want to put on headphones, stare at a c...
How to Write Teen Pop Lyrics
Want lyrics that hit the sweet spot between diary entry and main stage chant? Teen pop is a mood, a mirror, and a bat signal all at onc...