Posts by Toni Mercia
Deductions for Music Managers
Ever feel like your bank account is the ultimate music critic, weighing every expense with a brutal, off-beat review? If you’re a music...
David Stouck, Regional Director, A&R at Warner Music Group Contact Details
David Stouck is a prominent figure in the music industry, serving as the Regional Director of A&R (Artists and Repertoire) at Warne...
Music Managers in Indianapolis
Picture this: You’re an up-and-coming musician grinding through nighttime gigs at cozy Indianapolis bars, crafting the next catchy hook...
Gulf And Western Songwriting Advice
What is Gulf and Western Songwriting?
Gulf and Western songwriting is a genre-bending style that combines the storytelling traditions o...
Suzanna Slavin, Director of A&R at Mom & Pop Music Contact Details
Who is Suzanna Slavin?
Suzanna Slavin is the Director of A&R at Mom & Pop Music, a renowned independent record label based in N...
How to Write Songs About Mentorship
Mentorship is messy, touching, hilarious, and worth a song. You want a track that honors a teacher, a road dog, a bitter wise friend, o...
How to Write Skate Punk Songs
You want songs that hit like a kickflip into concrete and still make people sing along while bleeding a little pride. Skate punk is lou...
How to Write Tropipop Songs
You want a song that smells like sunblock and nostalgia and will still get radio plays in two summers. Tropipop is the kind of music th...
Latin Music Artist Managers
Have you ever wondered how the magic behind your favorite Latin hits is made? Not on stage, for sure, but behind the scenes, where savv...
How to Write Grindie Lyrics
Grindie is music with attitude that refuses to pick a lane. It takes grime mouth and attitude and pairs those elements with indie heart...