Posts by Toni Mercia
Post-Bop Songwriting Advice
If you love jazz but you also want songs that punch, groove, and survive in playlists, you are in the right place. Post Bop is where tr...
What Do A&R Do
Ever wondered what secret sauce makes the music industry groove? Picture this: a group of savvy professionals with an uncanny knack for...
How to Write Songs About Alienation
You want songs that make people feel understood without sounding like an internet pity party. Alienation is one of those emotions that ...
How to Write Australasia & Oceania Lyrics
Want lyrics that sound like they were born on the Pacific rim and not in a generic songwriting factory? You want lines that make Kiwis,...
How to Write Viennese Waltz Lyrics
Want your words to swirl around the ballroom like a satin skirt pulled by fate? A Viennese waltz needs lyrics that breathe with the mus...
TV Show Producers Contact Info
Ever dreamt of having your music air on a hit TV show while casually sipping your oat milk latte? You’re not alone, and guess what? Get...
How to Write Lyrics About Body Image
You want to write about how your body feels without sounding preachy or like a wellness ad written by a robot. You want honest lines th...
Josh Deutsch, Chairman/CEO at Downtown (NY) Contact Details
Josh Deutsch is the Chairman and CEO of Downtown Music, a leading music rights management company based in New York. With a career span...
Lee Kurisu, GM at Thrive Contact Details
Lee Kurisu is a prominent figure in the music industry, currently serving as the General Manager at Thrive, a renowned music company. W...
Blackgaze Songwriting Advice
You want a storm and a cloud at the same time. You want the raw, snarling intensity of black metal and the washed out, narcotic haze of...