Posts by Toni Mercia
How to Write Baggy (Madchester) Lyrics
So you want to write baggy lyrics. Good. Pack your flares, your best questionable haircut, and an instinct for repetition that borders ...
Lavani Songwriting Advice
Welcome to the wild, sweaty, eye contact heavy world of Lavani songwriting. If you write songs that want to kick a crowd in the chest a...
How to Write Easy Listening Songs
You want a song that feels like warm socks and a clever joke. Easy listening is not background mush. It is careful craft that supports ...
Cellar | Door Independent Music Managers
Ever wondered what happens when you mix a quirky basement jam session with a door that leads straight to musical genius? Welcome to the...
Music Managers Salary
Ever wondered how much cash the masterminds behind your favorite artists rack up? Welcome to the wild and ever-evolving realm of music ...
Music Managers Contacts
Ready to jump into the music industry jungle with a mic in one hand and a killer track in the other? Whether you’re an aspiring songwri...
Paul Mitchell, Manager A&R Admin at Sony Music UK Contact Details
Paul Mitchell is a highly influential figure in the music industry, serving as the Manager of A&R Admin at Sony Music UK. As a key ...
How to Write Lyrics About Financial Struggles
Money sucks. Songs do not. If you have ever cried into instant noodles because rent came due, you already own the raw material for a so...
Double-Dipping Per Diems And Catering Charges - Traps & Scams Every Musician Must Avoid
Touring is hard. Being hungry and broke is not part of the dream. Per diem and catering are supposed to be the tiny safety net that kee...
Melodic Hardcore Songwriting Advice
You want brutal honesty and a melody that punches through the chaos. Melodic hardcore is the sweet spot between righteous rage and earw...