Posts by Toni Mercia
How to Write Lyrics About Underground Music
You want lyrics that smell like basement beer and sweat without writing like a wannabe poet who once Googled the word gritty. You want ...
Things Music Managers Do
Ever wondered what a music manager really does besides scheduling endless meetings and chasing gigs like a caffeinated squirrel? In tod...
Managers Who Stole Money From Music
Ever wondered how some music managers managed to pull off the ultimate bandit act, making off with what should have been hard-earned ro...
How to Write a Song About Ballet
You want a song about ballet that does not sound like a museum brochure or a cliche music video with tulle and sad piano. You want an a...
How to Write Lyrics About Generational Differences
You want to write a song that nails the weird beautiful mess between generations. Maybe you want to roast a parent without sounding cru...
How to Write Balkan Music Songs
You want a Balkan song that slaps, makes people stomp their feet, and haunts karaoke nights. You want odd meters that feel natural, mel...
How to Write Lyrics About Fake News
Fake news is wild. Your lyric should be wilder in a useful way. You want to entertain, land a truth, and avoid sounding like a Twitter ...
How to Write Lyrics About Authority
Authority is loud, messy and delicious for writers. It is that voice that tells a crowd what to do. It is the jerk who stole your lunch...
Jon McLennand, Online Marketing/Archivist at Umphreys Mcgee Inc Contact Details
As a musician, getting in touch with industry professionals like Jon McLennand, Online Marketing/Archivist at Umphreys McGee Inc, can b...
Dunedin Sound Songwriting Advice
You want songs that sound like sun through cheap curtains and teenage late nights at the university bar. You want chiming guitars that ...