Posts by Toni Mercia
How to Write a Song About Jealousy
Jealousy is messy, human, and musical. It makes people say things they regret and hum things they crave. It can carry a beat, a hook, a...
Pinoy Pop Songwriting Advice
You want a song that makes jeepney drivers hum along, gets saved on a TikTok sound, and makes your tita say you finally made it. Whethe...
Pop Songwriting Advice
Want a pop song that people hum in the shower and text to their ex at 2 a.m. Good. You are in the right place. This is a ruthless but l...
Patricia Dawson, Talent Agent at The Pantheon Agency
As a musician, you're likely familiar with the importance of having a strong team behind you to help navigate the complex music industr...
How to Write Yacht Rock Songs
You want your song to smell like sunscreen and old jazz records. You want chords that feel like taffy and melodies that slide into your...
Bradford Cobb, Owner at Direct Management Group
Bradford Cobb is a well-established music industry professional, currently serving as the owner of Direct Management Group. With years ...
How to Write Lyrics About Melody
You have a melody in your head and you want words that either ride it like a pro or sing about it like it is a crush. Maybe your produc...
How to Write Electro-Disco Songs
You want a song that makes bodies move and moods lift. Electro disco is that polite but intoxicating cousin of classic disco who learne...
How to Write Powerviolence Songs
Powerviolence is a subgenre of hardcore punk that emerged in the late 1980s. Characterized by its fast tempo, aggressive riffs, and oft...
Day to Day Music Managers in Los Angeles
Picture this: you’re cruising down Santa Monica Boulevard with your headphones on, soaking up the endless energy of Los Angeles, when y...