Posts by Toni Mercia
Folk Music Agents and Managers
Ever wondered how folk music legends, both past and present, have transformed their humble beginnings into storytelling anthems that ca...
How to Write Pagan Rock Songs
You want a song that smells like incense and dumpster fire energy in the best possible way. You want riffs that feel like thunder above...
Writing to Beats vs Writing to Progressions: Workflow Pros and Cons for Songwriters
You are at a crossroads. On one side the beat feels like a pulse that demands movement. On the other side the chord progression offers ...
Susan D. Champagne, Booking Agent at Kingsland Entertainment Agency
Susan D. Champagne is a renowned booking agent at Kingsland Entertainment Agency, a leading talent agency that represents a diverse ran...
How To Write A Death Metal Song
You want something that crushes speakers and makes your neighbors consider moving to a new city. You want riffs that feel like a punch ...
How to Write Songs About Judgment
You want a song that pinches the truth and then makes the listener laugh or wince or both. Songs about judgment live in that weird pock...
How to Write V-Pop Lyrics
You want a V-Pop song that people sing in cafes, in traffic, and on TikTok without shame. You want a chorus that a cousin from Hanoi ca...
How to Write Musique Concrète Lyrics
Musique concrète lyrics are not normal lyrics. If you are picturing tidy verses and a singable chorus you will want to throw that image...
A&R Record Label
Ever wondered what it truly takes to break into the music scene nowadays? Picture this: you’re in a cramped bedroom studio, neon lights...
Melodic Death Metal Songwriting Advice
You want riffs that slice skulls and melodies that stick in the ear like a cursed pop chorus. You want growls that feel like volcanic a...