Posts by Toni Mercia
A&R Manager
Ever wondered who holds the backstage pass to the music industry’s hottest discoveries? Meet the A&R Manager, a savvy, trendsetting...
Australian Folk Music Songwriting Advice
Alright mate. You want to write Aussie folk that actually lands. You want stories that smell like dust and rain. You want melodies that...
Tommy Krasker, President at PS Classics Contact Details
Tommy Krasker is a renowned music industry executive, currently serving as the President at PS Classics, a Grammy-nominated record labe...
Patricia Elliot, Label Manager at Goldmind Inc [The] Contact Details
As a musician, getting your foot in the door of the music industry can be a daunting task. One of the most important steps in achieving...
How to Write Norteño Songs
You want a Norteño song that hits like abuela's kitchen gossip and a roadside party at the same time. You want the accordion to say exa...
Eurobeat Songwriting Advice
Understanding Eurobeat Music
Eurobeat, a subgenre of electronic dance music, originated in the 1980s and 1990s in Europe, particularly ...
Is It Possible to Reach Out to Music Managers and Send a Demo
Ever wondered if you could slide into a music manager’s DMs, or rather, their professional inbox, and actually get them to listen to yo...
Keith Naftaly, President of A&R at RCA RECORDS Contact Details
Who is Keith Naftaly?
Keith Naftaly is the President of A&R at RCA Records, one of the most prominent record labels in the music in...
Evan Beckwith, Label Manager at Le Grand Magistery Contact Details
As a musician, getting in touch with industry professionals like Evan Beckwith, Label Manager at Le Grand Magistery, can be a game-chan...
Snap Music Songwriting Advice
Snap music is a subgenre of hip hop that originated in the Southern United States in the 1990s. It is characterized by its fast-paced r...