Posts by Toni Mercia
Blue-Eyed Soul Songwriting Advice
So you want to write Blue Eyed Soul that makes people cry in cars and then text their ex and immediately regret all life choices. Good....
How to Write a Song About Conflict Resolution
You want to turn an argument into art. Whether that argument was a screaming match in a kitchen, a passive aggressive group chat, a lab...
How to Write a Song About Dance Classes
You want a song that smells like sweat, barre glue, and triumphant cool. You want a chorus that hits like the drop in a routine. You wa...
Music Boston Groups Tour Managers
Ever wondered how the mastermind tour manager of a Boston-based music group keeps the show rolling while you’re busy penning your next ...
Happy Hardcore Songwriting Advice
Happy hardcore, a subgenre of hardcore techno, emerged in the early 1990s in the UK and Europe. It's characterized by its fast-paced rh...
Do Music Managers Get Publishing
Ever wondered if your go-to beat-maker’s sidekick, the music manager, also gets a slice of the publishing pie? Buckle up, because we’re...
How to Write Shoegaze Lyrics
Shoegaze lyrics are not about telling a plot like a bad romcom. They are about creating a mood you can feel behind the amps. They are a...
Randall Medford, Senior Vice President, A&R + Creative Director at Interscope Records Contact Details
Randall Medford, Senior Vice President, A&R + Creative Director at Interscope Records, is a highly influential figure in the music ...
How to Write Lyrics About Religion
This is the guide for when you want to write a song about faith, doubt, ritual, or a church basement pizza that changed your life. Reli...
Personal Managers and Business Managers in Music
Ever wondered how to navigate the labyrinth of the music industry while keeping your creative spark lit? Whether you’re charting your d...