Posts by Toni Mercia
Pirate Metal Songwriting Advice
You want songs that smell like rum and wreck a bar at 2 a.m. Pirate metal is loud, theatrical, and ridiculous in the best way. It mixes...
How to Write Sludge Metal Lyrics
You want your lyrics to hit like a wrecking ball thrown through a church window. You want words that smell like rust and rain. You want...
Venue-Exclusive Merch Percentages You Didn't Negotiate - Traps & Scams Every Musician Must Avoid
Someone at the venue just told you they will take a cut of your merch sales. You blinked. You said yes because the door was tight, your...
A&R Record Label Artists
Picture this: you're jamming out in your bedroom studio, pen in hand, dreaming of the day your raw lyrics and infectious beats catch th...
How to Write Lyrics About Breaking
You want a song that lands when everything else is falling apart. You want lines that stop a listener mid scroll. You want the chorus t...
Desert Blues Songwriting Advice
Desert blues, a subgenre of blues music, originated in the Sahara Desert region of North Africa. It's characterized by its unique blend...
How to Write Cowboy Pop Songs
You want songs that smell like saddle soap and sold out stadiums. You want the story of a small town heart with a chorus that hits like...
Paul Tompkins, Host at VH1 Contact Details
Who is Paul Tompkins?
Paul F. Tompkins is an American comedian, actor, and television host, best known for his work as a host on VH1. W...
Steve Tramposch, President at Launchpad Contact Details
Steve Tramposch is a renowned music industry executive, currently serving as the President at Launchpad, a leading music marketing and ...
How To Write Good Songs
You want a song that lands in the room and does not leave until someone records a voicemail screaming the chorus back at you. Good song...