Posts by Toni Mercia
How to Write a Song About Nostalgia
You want listeners to time travel without a passport. You want a lyric that smells like someone else s hoodie. You want a melody that t...
Jeff Barrett, MD / A&R at Heavenly Recordings Contact Details
Jeff Barrett is a highly respected figure in the music industry, serving as the Managing Director and A&R (Artists and Repertoire) ...
How to Write Lyrics About Conflict Resolution
Arguing makes for dramatic songs. Making up makes for unforgettable ones. You want lyrics that capture the sting, the ridiculous pettin...
Easy Listening Songwriting Advice
Easy listening music is a genre that is characterized by its soothing and calming quality. It's a style that is designed to be relaxing...
How to Write a Song About Record Labels
You want to write a song that calls out the label machine, makes people laugh, or tells the messy truth about deals without sounding li...
How to Write Anarcho Punk Songs
You want a song that sounds like someone set a megaphone on fire and threw it at the city council. You want verses that spit facts and ...
Music Business Managers South Florida
Ever wondered how your favorite music stars seem to have it all together while you’re still trying to nail that perfect hook? Strap in,...
Types of Music Managers
Picture this: you're at a packed gig, the bass is thumping, and the crowd is buzzing with excitement. Backstage, you’re juggling your s...
How to Write Dub Techno Lyrics
Dub techno lyrics are not a wall of text. They are a whisper in a cavern and the echo that follows. If you imagine your words as object...
Tim Brauner, Senior Director of A&R at Atlantic Records Contact Details
Who is Tim Brauner?
Tim Brauner is the Senior Director of A&R at Atlantic Records, one of the most prestigious record labels in the...