Posts by Toni Mercia
How to Write Brazilian Bass Songs
You want a track that punches the chest and fills the dance floor. You want a bassline that makes people tilt their heads slightly in p...
How to Write Viking Rock Lyrics
You want lyrics that sound like a longboat just found the open ocean. You want verses that tell a story, choruses that become stadium r...
Mike Daly, Executive Director, A&R at Hollywood Records Contact Details
Mike Daly is a highly respected and influential figure in the music industry, currently serving as the Executive Director of A&R at...
Danielle Stack, Designer at VH1 Contact Details
Danielle Stack is a renowned designer at VH1, a popular American cable television network. As a designer, she plays a crucial role in c...
Michael Dilbeck, President at Dilbeck Entertainment Contact Details
Michael Dilbeck is a renowned music industry professional who serves as the President at Dilbeck Entertainment. With years of experienc...
Beat Songwriting Advice
You make a beat that hits so hard it pulls the chorus out of someone they barely know. That is the dream. Beats are the emotional scaff...
Most Controversial Music Managers
Ever wondered what happens when high-octane personalities collide with cutthroat business practices in the world of music? Welcome to t...
Email List Owned By A Third Party Not You - Traps & Scams Every Musician Must Avoid
Quick truth You can write the best song since sliced bread and still be locked out of your audience if someone else owns your email lis...
J-Pop Songwriting Advice
You want a song that sounds like it belongs on a neon Tokyo street and in someone s headphones at 2 AM. You want melodies that feel sug...
Post-Disco Songwriting Advice
Understanding the Post-Disco Era
The post-disco era, which roughly spanned from the late 1970s to the early 1980s, was a transformative...