Posts by Toni Mercia
How to Write Songs About Metaphor
Metaphor is the secret weapon every songwriter should steal and never admit to using in public. A great metaphor turns a feeling into a...
How to Write Songs About Triumph
You want a song that makes people stand up, fist pump, and feel seen. You want the moment when the drums hit and the lyric lands to fee...
Lento Violento Songwriting Advice
Lento Violento, a term coined by Italian musician and producer, Gigi D'Alessio, refers to a songwriting approach that focuses on creati...
How to Write Lyrics About Construction
Yes you can write an emotional banger about concrete, chainsaws, or scaffolding. Construction is full of muscle, mess, small rituals, a...
Good Music Managers
Ever wondered how some musicians seem to skyrocket to stardom with the help of that secret sauce, an amazing music manager? Picture thi...
How to Write Songs About Plot
You want a song that tells a story the same way a good TV episode hooks you. You want characters who feel alive. You want a plot that h...
Demo to Release: Minimal Gear Maximal Impact
You do not need a million dollars of gear to release a song that sounds serious. You need smart choices, ruthless editing, and a workfl...
Whitaker Elledge, VP A&R at DUAL TONE RECORDS Contact Details
Whitaker Elledge is the Vice President of A&R at Dualtone Records, a renowned independent record label based in Nashville, Tennesse...
How to Write Lyrics About Composition
You want to write songs about writing songs. That sounds like opening your diary on loud. It also sounds like the exact kind of meta co...
Famous Black Music Managers
Ready to dive into a world where boardrooms meet beats, where savvy business acumen fuels soulful creativity, and where legendary manag...