Posts by Toni Mercia
A&R Explained: What They Scout and How to Pitch
If you have ever wondered who the music gatekeepers are and what makes them press play, this is the guide you need. A and R stands for ...
Tic Zogson, A&R Manager at XL Recordings Contact Details
Tic Zogson is a highly respected A&R Manager at XL Recordings, a renowned independent record label based in London. As an A&R M...
How to Write Filk Lyrics
Filk is the music of fans. It lives at conventions, around circle jams, on late night couches, and on YouTube channels where a ukulele,...
Juan Hernandez, Artist Management at Red Light Management Contact Details
Juan Hernandez is a prominent figure in the music industry, serving as an Artist Manager at Red Light Management, a renowned music mana...
How to Write Lyrics About Battling Illness
You want honesty not exploitation. You want a lyric that hits like life and sounds like music. Writing about illness is one of the hard...
How to Write Lyrics About Inequality
You want to write about injustice without sounding like a lecture from your high school civics teacher. Good. No one wants that. You wa...
How to Write a Song About Envy
You want the kind of song that makes people laugh at themselves then call their ex at two in the morning but regret it later. Envy is j...
Music Managers Exploiting Artists
Picture this: you're a rising musician with a notebook full of punchy lyrics and a heart bursting with big dreams, only to find yoursel...
Queercore Songwriting Advice
If your bands name scares the PTA and makes your internet aunt send passive aggressive emojis, you are probably doing queercore right. ...
Jules Delgado, Owner at Angelica Arts & Entertainment
Jules Delgado is the owner of Angelica Arts & Entertainment, a renowned company in the music industry. As a music professional, it'...