Posts by Toni Mercia
Tina Crawford, Creative Director/A&R at Broken Bow / Magic Mustang Contact Details
Tina Crawford is a highly respected figure in the music industry, currently serving as the Creative Director and A&R at Broken Bow ...
How to Write Art Rock Songs
You want a song that feels like a gallery show and a mosh pit at the same time. Art rock is the genre that says yes to theatrical ideas...
Roya Nadry, A&R Strategist at Island Records Contact Details
Roya Nadry is a highly respected A&R Strategist at Island Records, a renowned record label that has been home to some of the most i...
How to Write Lyrics About Technology And Society
You want a song that talks about phones or algorithms without sounding like a TED talk or a dated sci fi prop. You want lines that stin...
How to Write Chopper Songs
You want to spit so fast that listeners think they need subtitles. Chopper style is the art of high velocity rap. It is about rhythm, c...
Mandopop Songwriting Advice
You write in Mandarin and want songs that feel both modern and unmistakably Chinese. You want hooks that people hum on the subway and l...
How to Write British Rhythm And Blues Lyrics
Want lyrics that sound like a rainy pub at midnight and hit like a backhanded compliment? Good. British Rhythm And Blues is equal parts...
Lucy Otterwell, Dir Business Affairs - Int'l at Warner Bros. (UK) Contact Details
Lucy Otterwell is the Director of Business Affairs - International at Warner Bros. (UK), a leading entertainment company that produces ...
How to Write a Song About Crime And Punishment
You want a song that smells of cigarette smoke, courtroom coffee, and moral messiness. You want characters with bad timing, decisions t...
John Harrington, Booking Agent at Variety Artists International
John Harrington is a renowned booking agent at Variety Artists International, a leading talent agency that represents a diverse range o...