Posts by Toni Mercia
Eva Karman, Owner at Smilodon/KarGaz Music Contact Details
As a musician, getting in touch with industry professionals like Eva Karman, owner of Smilodon/KarGaz Music, can be a crucial step in a...
Sharon Van Etten - Seventeen Song Lyric Breakdown For Songwriters
Listen like a writer not a fan. Sharon Van Etten's Seventeen is one of those songs that hits the gut then quietly rewires the memory. I...
Evelyn Shriver, President at Bandit / Country Crossing Contact Details
Evelyn Shriver is a prominent figure in the music industry, serving as the President at Bandit / Country Crossing. Bandit is a leading ...
Most Successful Music Managers
Ever wondered how some musicians skyrocket to stardom while others remain hidden gems? The secret sauce often lies behind the scenes, i...
Caetano Veloso - Coração Vagabundo Song Lyric Breakdown For Songwriters
Read this if you want to rip the craft out of a classic and wear it like a vintage jacket. Caetano Veloso wrote Coração Vagabundo as a ...
How Much Do Music Managers Make a Year
Ever wonder if your fave music manager is swimming in cash or scrimping every dime to help boost your local indie legend’s career? Buck...
Chamber Jazz Songwriting Advice
You want songs that breathe like a late night living room conversation. You want arrangements where every instrument feels like a perso...
How to Write Songs About Pause
You want your song to make silence feel like a character. You want the listener to notice the space between notes as much as the notes ...
Drill 'N' Bass Songwriting Advice
Yes this is a real thing and yes it can slap. If you like the cold street tension of drill vocals and the breathless propulsion of drum...
How to Write Lyrics About Conflict
Conflict is the engine of every good story. You want lines that make listeners nod, wince, laugh, and sing along while their chest tigh...