Posts by Toni Mercia
A&R Meaning Music
Ever wondered what the buzz is all about when industry insiders drop “A&R” in conversations, interviews, and even memes on your fav...
Major Record Labels Email Addresses
Ever wondered how to catch the attention of the major players in the music world using nothing more than a cleverly crafted email? Welc...
How to Write Lyrics About A Cappella
You want lyrics that sound like voices having sex with each other in perfect timing. You want words that scream human and warm and oddl...
How to Write a Song About Home Improvement
You want a song that makes people laugh, cry, or both while they look at their toolbox and remember a relationship, a renter, or that o...
How to Write a Song About Reading Skills
Yes you can write a banger about phonics. You can also write something gentle that helps a kid decode the word cat or a stadium friendl...
Jerry Del Giudice, VP at Blind Pig (Chicago) Contact Details
As a musician, getting in touch with industry professionals like Jerry Del Giudice, VP at Blind Pig in Chicago, can be a game-changer f...
How to Write Mbalax Songs
You want a Mbalax song that slaps the floor, lifts feet, and makes your aunt text you congratulations. Mbalax is the sound of Senegal a...
How to Write Lyrics About Inclusion
You want your song to include people without making them feel like a prop. You want lines that land like a hug, not a lecture. You want...
How to Write Chiptune Songs
You want a tune that sounds like your childhood console just grew a personality and a snarky attitude. You want a melody that can loop ...
Is It Possible to Reach Out to Music Managers and Send a Demo
Ever wondered if you could slide into a music manager’s DMs, or rather, their professional inbox, and actually get them to listen to yo...