Posts by Toni Mercia
Country Music Managers 1970s Shreveport
Ever wondered how a group of savvy mavericks in 1970s Shreveport revolutionized the country music scene, all while sporting flashy cowb...
How to Write Forró Songs
Forró is not just a sound. Forró is a Friday night with lights low and feet moving like they have their own agenda. If you want to writ...
How to Write Nashville Sound Lyrics
You want songs that make producers lean forward and radio programmers hit save. You want lines that feel like a photograph and a text a...
Kevin Bailey, Booking Agent & Tour Manager at Charley Pride
As a musician, getting in touch with industry professionals like Kevin Bailey, Booking Agent & Tour Manager at Charley Pride, can b...
How to Write Cantes De Ida Y Vuelta Songs
You want a song that smells like salt, coffee, and a passport photo that never quite developed right. You want flamenco that went to th...
How to Write Songs About Unity
You want a song that brings people together. You want lines that sound like they were written on a protest sign and also like a hug. Yo...
How to Write Lyrics About Environmentalism
Want to write a song that makes people care about the planet without sounding like a lecture from your least charismatic aunt. Good. Yo...
Funk Carioca Songwriting Advice
Funk Carioca, also known as Baile Funk, is a genre of music that originated in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in the 1980s. It's a fusion of Am...
How to Write Lyrics About Realism
You want lyrics that feel true to life and not like a movie script someone wrote after one espresso. You want lines that make listeners...
Ariel Bojeun, Booking Agent at EAST COAST ENTERTAINMENT
Ariel Bojeun is a respected booking agent at EAST COAST ENTERTAINMENT, a prominent entertainment agency that specializes in providing t...