Posts by Toni Mercia
How to Write Chinese Hip Hop Songs
You want bars that slap in Mandarin, Cantonese, Shanghainese, or a sick mashup of all of them. You want rhyme schemes that feel natural...
Ian Allen, Sr Dir A&R Admin - Clearance at Def Jam Recordings Contact Details
As a musician, getting your foot in the door with a major record label like Def Jam Recordings can be a game-changer for your career. I...
How to Write a Song About Problem-Solving
You want a song that makes people feel less alone when facing messy real life problems. You want hooks that stick, lines that sound lik...
How to Contact Music Managers as Photographer
Ever dreamed of capturing that perfect backstage moment or the raw energy of a live gig, only to realize that getting your work in fron...
How to Write Lyrics About Cyberbullying
You want to write a song that hits where it matters. You want verses that feel like a lived scene. You want a chorus that people can si...
Art Pop Songwriting Advice
You want art that hits the gut and the playlist. You want music that makes people feel like they discovered an underground gallery and ...
Katherine Neis, A&R Coordinator at Interscope Records Contact Details
Katherine Neis, an A&R Coordinator at Interscope Records, is a key figure in the music industry, responsible for discovering and nu...
Vispop Songwriting Advice
Want to write a vispop song that feels like a late night bonfire on a fjord and a TikTok earworm all at once? Good. You are in the righ...
Joey Batts, General Manager/Vice President Promotion at Big Management Contact Details
As a musician, getting your music in front of the right people can be a daunting task. One of the most influential industry professiona...
How to Write Shoegaze Songs
You want a song that feels like walking through fog with a small amp in your chest. You want guitar clouds that hug the melody. You wan...