Posts by Toni Mercia
What Percent Do a Managers Get for a Music
Ever sat back with your headphones on and wondered, “How the heck do music managers actually get paid?” If you’re a budding songwriter ...
Simon Gavin, Manager, A&R at RCA Records Contact Details
Simon Gavin is a renowned music industry professional who serves as the Manager, A&R at RCA Records. As a key figure in the music i...
Help Me Write A Country Song
You want a country song that feels like your uncle told you a secret in a bar and then made you cry while you laughed. Good. Country mu...
How to Write a Song About Machine Learning
You want a song that is smart without being a nerdy lecture. You want a chorus that sticks, verses that tell a weird specific story, an...
How to Write Progressive Rock (Radio Format) Lyrics
Progressive rock lyrics that still get played on the radio. You want songs that are adventurous and cinematic but not the kind that nee...
Jeremy deVine, Owner at Temporary Residence Ltd Contact Details
Jeremy deVine is the owner of Temporary Residence Ltd, a renowned independent record label based in Brooklyn, New York. Founded in 1996...
José Otero, Senior Vice President of A&R at Saban Music Group Contact Details
José Otero, Senior Vice President of A&R at Saban Music Group, is a highly respected figure in the music industry. With a keen ear ...
Jim Phelan, Manager at GPS / Global Positioning Services Contact Details
As a musician, getting in touch with industry professionals like Jim Phelan, Manager at GPS / Global Positioning Services, can be a gam...
Demo Swaps Create Implied Promises Via Email - Traps & Scams Every Musician Must Avoid
You just got an email that reads like a career fast pass. Someone loved your two minute demo, they say. They want to swap, collab, play...
How to Write Lyrics About Backpacking And Trekking
You want lyrics that smell like campfire and dirt without sounding like a National Park brochure. You want lines that make a listener f...