Posts by Toni Mercia
What Is Talent Scout
So, you’ve got the beats, you’ve got the rhymes, and you’re ready to take the music world by storm, but wait, what exactly is a talent ...
Dave Conway, A&R at Doghouse Contact Details
As a musician, getting in touch with industry professionals like Dave Conway, A&R at Doghouse, can be a game-changer for your caree...
Cliff Chenfeld, Co-Owner at Razor & Tie (NY) Contact Details
Cliff Chenfeld is a renowned music industry executive and co-owner of Razor & Tie, a New York-based independent record label, music...
How to Write a Song About Classical Music
You want to write a song about classical music that does not read like a dusty program note. You want something that feels smart withou...
Post-Punk Songwriting Advice
You want songs that feel sharp, restless, and true. You want riffs that poke a hole in complacency. You want lyrics that sting but stil...
How to Write Lyrics About Life
You want a song that sounds like a diary entry acted out on a stage. You want lines that make people nod, laugh, cry, or tag a friend i...
How to Write Lyrics About Political Change
You want your song to sting, to rally, and to make strangers nod like they just remembered something important. You want lines that peo...
How to Write Raï Songs
You want a Raï song that hits like a late night confession on the radio. You want a voice that feels like it is telling you a truth it ...
How to Write Lyrics About Memoir Writing
Memoir is messy, electric, and greedy. It wants the whole story and it does not care about melody. Your job as a songwriter is less to ...
The Managers Roles in the Music Industry
Ever wondered what it truly takes to steer an artist’s journey from catchy bedroom demos to headlining major festivals? In the dazzling...