Posts by Toni Mercia
Māori Music Songwriting Advice
This is for musicians who want to write songs that sit in te ao Māori with integrity and fire. You might be a Māori artist wanting to s...
Emmy Black, President at BARSUK RECORDS Contact Details
Emmy Black is the President of Barsuk Records, a renowned independent record label based in Seattle, Washington. With a passion for mus...
Austin Rennacker, Digital Marketing Manager at Velvet Hammer Music Management Contact Details
As a musician, getting in touch with industry professionals like Austin Rennacker, Digital Marketing Manager at Velvet Hammer Music Man...
Chris Cline, VP of A&R at Atlantic Records Contact Details
Chris Cline is a highly respected and accomplished music industry executive, currently serving as the Vice President of A&R at Atla...
David Stouck, Regional Director, A&R at Warner Music Group Contact Details
David Stouck is a prominent figure in the music industry, serving as the Regional Director of A&R (Artists and Repertoire) at Warne...
Neil Jacobson, Sr VP A&R at Interscope Records Contact Details
Neil Jacobson is a renowned music industry executive who currently serves as the Senior Vice President of A&R at Interscope Records...
How to Write Classic Rock Songs
You want riffs that kick the door, choruses the whole bar can roar, and lyrics that feel like a road trip confession. You want drums th...
How to Write a Song About Social Media
You want a song that slaps and also says something about life online. Social media is where feelings go to get filtered, screenshot, an...
How to Write Psychedelic Trance Lyrics
You want lyrics that feel like a portal. You want words that fold reality, that turn a dark room into a sunrise on another planet, and ...
Skate Punk Songwriting Advice
Want to write skate punk songs that hit like a slammed tail slide and stick like grip tape? You want riffs that make people pogo, choru...