Posts by Toni Mercia
How to Write a Song About Losing A Loved One
You want to make something true out of a thing that broke your chest open. That is honestly brave. Writing about loss is not an invitat...
How to Write Sundanese Pop Songs
You want a song that sounds like Bandung at dusk and also bangs on Spotify. You want the lyrical truth of your neighborhood with a melo...
How to Write Mod (Subculture) Songs
You want a song that sounds like late night scooters under sodium lights and looks like a tailored jacket with patch pockets. You want ...
How to Become an A&R Music
Picture this: you're at an underground gig in a bustling city, the bass thumping through the floor, and your heart racing as you watch ...
Terry Manning, MD at Lucky Seven/Privilege Contact Details
As a musician, getting in touch with industry professionals like Terry Manning, MD at Lucky Seven/Privilege can be a game-changer for y...
Sung Poetry Songwriting Advice
Listen up. You have a poem that is raw, true and maybe slightly humiliating. You want that poem to live as a song that people put on re...
Columbia Records A&R
Ever found yourself wondering what mystic powers lie behind the scenes of your favorite hit singles? Picture a room filled with quirky,...
Nicole Roeder, Director Operations & Agent at Ground Control Touring
Nicole Roeder is a highly respected figure in the music industry, serving as the Director of Operations and Agent at Ground Control Tou...
Extratone Songwriting Advice
As a musician, you're likely no stranger to the concept of extratone songwriting. But what exactly does it entail, and how can you harn...
Warner Music Group Production Managers
Imagine stepping behind the scenes at one of the world's most iconic music powerhouses, where creativity meets precision and every beat...