Posts by Toni Mercia
How to Write Trap Music Songs
You want a song that hits the chest and stays in the head. You want the 808 to feel like a small earthquake and the hook to be the line...
Music Managers in Indianapolis
Picture this: You’re an up-and-coming musician grinding through nighttime gigs at cozy Indianapolis bars, crafting the next catchy hook...
Recouping Marketing Spends You Didn't Approve - Traps & Scams Every Musician Must Avoid
If you ever opened a statements email and felt your bank account scream, you are not alone. Record companies, distributors, managers, a...
Cindy Barrymore, Correspondent at VH1 Contact Details
As a musician, getting your work noticed by industry insiders can be a game-changer. Cindy Barrymore, a correspondent at VH1, is one su...
Black Exploited by Male Managers Music Industry
Ever felt like you’re trying to bust into the music scene armed with nothing but raw talent and a dream, only to discover that behind t...
How to Write Dub Techno Lyrics
Dub techno lyrics are not a wall of text. They are a whisper in a cavern and the echo that follows. If you imagine your words as object...
How to Write Northern Soul Songs
You want a Northern Soul song that makes people lose their minds on the dance floor. You want a groove that detonates at bar eight. You...
Top Ten Japanese Music Managers
Picture this: you're jamming out to your favorite Japanese pop tune, the bass thumping, the synths soaring, and you suddenly think, “Ma...
Heather Lowelry, Booking Agent at Agency For Artists, LLC
Heather Lowery is a highly respected booking agent at Agency For Artists, LLC, a leading talent agency that represents a diverse range ...
Tropical Songwriting Advice
You want a song that smells like sunscreen and feels like a lost vacation you never had. You want rhythms that make hips vote yes. You ...