Posts by Toni Mercia
Do Music Managers Get Paid off Commission?
Ever wondered if your go-to music manager is raking in cash from commission, or if they're just vibing off your success like a supporti...
How to Write a Song About Underground Music
You want a song that feels like a secret handshake. You want lyrics that smell like stale beer and mischief. You want a melody that sou...
How to Write Eurodisco Songs
You want a song that makes people leave their seat and immediately text someone about it. You want a beat that feels inevitable and a s...
Cadences & Turnarounds That Spotlight the Hook
You want the hook to hit like a meme that never dies. You want the moment where the song stops being background noise and becomes a thi...
Types of Music Managers
Picture this: you're at a packed gig, the bass is thumping, and the crowd is buzzing with excitement. Backstage, you’re juggling your s...
Folk Music Agents and Managers
Ever wondered how folk music legends, both past and present, have transformed their humble beginnings into storytelling anthems that ca...
Darius Van Arman, A&R Executive at Jagjaguwar Contact Details
Who is Darius Van Arman?
Darius Van Arman is a renowned A&R (Artist and Repertoire) executive at Jagjaguwar, a highly respected ind...
How to Write Fado Lyrics
You want a lyric that punches like a glass dropped on cobblestone. You want phrase shapes that make people close their eyes and feel a ...
SZA - Good Days Song Lyric Breakdown For Songwriters
Want to steal the secret sauce from SZA without sounding like a SZA cosplayer at an open mic? Good. Welcome. We are going to pull apart...
How to Write Lyrics About Exotic Destinations
You want to take listeners somewhere they have never been and make them feel like they were there last summer. You want smells, colors,...