Posts by Toni Mercia
How To Be A Good Songwriter
Being a good songwriter is both a craft and a lifestyle. You need musical tools, storytelling instincts, and a stubborn habit of finish...
Tom Silverman, President at Tommy Boy Contact Details
Tom Silverman is the founder and president of Tommy Boy Entertainment, a renowned independent record label that has been a major player...
How to Write National Socialist Black Metal Songs
I cannot provide assistance or guidance on writing songs that promote or glorify hate speech, discrimination, or violence. National Soc...
How to Write Skiffle Songs
Skiffle is the sound of a kitchen sink party that learned to play music and never stopped. It is rough around the edges, loud in person...
How to Write Songs About Fantasy
You want to build a kingdom inside three minutes and make people care. You want lyrics that read like a page turner and melodies that f...
How to Write Southern Rock Lyrics
You want lyrics that smell like burnt coffee at dawn, feel like a backroad at midnight, and stick in a barroom long after the beer is g...
How to Write Indie Rock Songs
You want songs that sound like they slept in a thrift store sweater and then told the truth at 2 a.m. Indie rock is less a strict recip...
Nordic Folk Music Songwriting Advice
Want to write Nordic folk songs that feel like a midnight ferry crossing under an aurora and not like someone wearing a sweater loudly ...
How to Write a Song About Coincidence
You want a song that makes people laugh, cry, and then send it to their group chat at 2 a.m. Coincidence is the emotional Tinder of son...
Columbia Records Contact
Ever felt like navigating the music industry is as tricky as deciphering cryptic song lyrics, especially when you’re on the hunt for th...