Posts by Toni Mercia
Taarab Songwriting Advice
Want to write taarab that makes aunties cry, boda boda drivers whistle, and diaspora cousins repost on Instagram? Good. You are in the ...
Synth-Funk Songwriting Advice
Synth-funk, a genre that emerged in the late 1970s and early 1980s, is characterized by its infectious grooves, futuristic soundscapes,...
Michael Weiss, President at Nervous Contact Details
Michael Weiss is the President of Nervous Records, a renowned independent record label that has been a driving force in the music indus...
Domo Dunn, Artists and Repertoire at Roc Nation Contact Details
Domo Dunn is a renowned figure in the music industry, serving as the Senior Vice President of A&R (Artists and Repertoire) at Roc N...
Pre Chorus vs Lift: When to Use Which (with Counts)
Quick truth. A pre chorus is a conversation. A lift is the eyebrow raise before you drop the mic. Both tease the chorus. Both come with...
How to Write Punk Lyrics
Want lyrics that punch the throat, make mosh pits grin, and give your audience a line they can scream back at you in the middle of a sw...
How to Write Lyrics About Recovery from addiction
This is not another twee anthem about getting clean like breakfast cereal solves your problems. If you are writing about recovery you a...
How to Write Doo-Wop Lyrics
You want a lyric that makes people sway slow and sing along before they know why. You want doo wop lines that live in basements and din...
Ken Mary, President at VSR Music Group Contact Details
Ken Mary is a renowned music industry executive who currently serves as the President of VSR Music Group, a prominent music publishing ...
Daniel C. Abrahamsen, Owner & Booking Agent at DCA Productions
Daniel C. Abrahamsen is the owner and booking agent at DCA Productions, a reputable company that specializes in booking and promoting l...