Posts by Toni Mercia
Folk Alliance Music Managers
Ever dreamed of turning your acoustic strumming and heady lyrics into a full-blown folk phenomenon, all while navigating the ins and ou...
How to Write a Song About Mashups
You want to write a song about mashups that is clever, catchy, and not a legal headache. You want listeners to laugh, nod, or scream in...
Jean-Christian Aubry, GM at Bonsound Contact Details
As a musician, getting in touch with industry professionals like Jean-Christian Aubry, General Manager at Bonsound, can be a game-chang...
Trap Songwriting Advice
Understanding the Genre: What is Trap Music?
Trap music, originating in the Southern United States, has evolved significantly since its...
How to Write Lyrics About Yoga
You want yoga lyrics that land like a warm savasana and not like a TED talk read by a confused skeleton. You want lines that breathe, i...
Jessica McCourt, VP Branding and Strategic Sponsorships at Roc Nation
Jessica McCourt is the Vice President of Branding and Strategic Sponsorships at Roc Nation, a renowned entertainment company founded by...
Bob Marley - Redemption Song Song Lyric Breakdown For Songwriters
One song can teach you how to write a truth that lands like a punchline and a sermon at the same time. Bob Marley wrote Redemption Song...
Camille Kenny, A&R Coordinator at Big Loud Records Contact Details
Camille Kenny is an A&R Coordinator at Big Loud Records, a prominent independent record label based in Nashville, Tennessee. As an ...
How to Write Witch House Songs
You want a song that sounds like a midnight ritual played on a busted tape deck. You want vocals that sag like syrup. You want drums t...
How to Write Lyrics About Opera
Opera is dramatic, over the top, and deliciously theatrical. It also seems intimidating to anyone who did not grow up at the Met or in ...