Posts by Toni Mercia
Michael Kyser, President - Black Music at Atlantic Records Contact Details
Michael Kyser is a highly respected and influential figure in the music industry, serving as the President of Black Music at Atlantic R...
How to Write Songs About Freedom
You want to sing about freedom that actually lands. Not the generic banner with tired lines. Not the obvious metaphor that sounds like ...
How to Write Spacesynth Songs
Welcome to the cosmic thrift shop of synth music. If you love neon sunsets, arcade cabinets at 2 AM, and the feeling of piloting a spac...
Regina Joskow, Senior Director of Publicity at Rounder Records Contact Details
Regina Joskow is the Senior Director of Publicity at Rounder Records, a renowned independent record label based in Nashville, Tennessee...
How to Write a Song About Interior Design
You want a song that smells like fresh paint and makes people want to redecorate their lives by the chorus. Whether you are writing for...
How To Start Song Writing
You want to write songs that do something. You want hooks that burrow into brains. You want lyrics that make people nod their heads and...
The New Music Biz: Bands, Brands, Managers, & Tours Nulled
Welcome to the new era of music where the old-school band setup, dusty manager contracts, and the cookie-cutter tour routines are being...
How Do Brand Managers Go About Deciding Music for Ad Promtoions and Commerciasl?
Ever wondered how brand managers manage to choose music for ad promotions and commercials that instantly gives you goosebumps, or makes...
How to Write K-Pop Lyrics
If you want a chorus that gets screamed in stadiums and typed into fancams, this is your field guide. K-Pop is part music and part thea...
How to Write Goregrind Songs
Yes you want the chaos, but you also want it tight and memorable. Goregrind is extreme metal that thrives on intensity. It also rewards...