Posts by Toni Mercia
Cyberpunk Songwriting Advice
Write songs that smell like rain on neon and hit like a hacked drum machine. Cyberpunk songwriting is part concept album and part midni...
Cindy Brusco, Artist Manager at Red Light Management Contact Details
Cindy Brusco is a highly respected Artist Manager at Red Light Management, a leading music management company based in Charlottesville,...
How to Write Progressive Metal Songs
You want a song that sounds like a spaceship crash landed in a cathedral and then learned to dance. Progressive metal is that beautiful...
How to Write Lyrics About Unmaking
Unmaking is a mood and a ritual. It is the slow ruin of a thing you once loved and the tiny brave acts that follow. It can be a breakup...
How to Write Lyrics About Journey
You want a song that makes people pack a bag emotionally and start walking either literally or in their heads. Whether your protagonist...
No Equipment Insurance Theft Wipes You Out - Traps & Scams Every Musician Must Avoid
Imagine this. You finish a tight set, the crowd roars, you pack your rig into the van, and you celebrate with tacos. Next morning the v...
No Monthly Cash Flow Reports - Traps & Scams Every Musician Must Avoid
If someone involved with your music tells you they do not produce monthly cash flow reports, believe one of two things. Either they do ...
Paing Music Managers a Salary Instead of Percent
Ever thought about flipping the script on the traditional music management model? Imagine a world where music managers receive a flat s...
How to Write Lyrics About Coping Mechanisms
This is a guide for writers who want to write about the ways people survive the chaos. You want lyrics that feel true and edgy rather t...
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...