Posts by Toni Mercia
Dire Straits - Brothers in Arms Song Lyric Breakdown For Songwriters
If you have ever cried in the car with the volume turned politely loud you are not alone. Brothers in Arms by Dire Straits lives in tha...
Chuck Mitchell, GM-Jazz & Adult at E1 (NY) Contact Details
Chuck Mitchell is a renowned music industry professional, currently serving as the General Manager of Jazz and Adult at E1 (NY). With a...
No Carve-Outs For Brand Deals You Source Yourself - Traps & Scams Every Musician Must Avoid
Short version You pitched the brand. You closed the deal. You played the show, made the content, and now someone in a contract wants to...
How to Write Lyrics About Heritage
You want a song that feels like family without sounding like a tourist at a family reunion. You want lines that hit the gut and make pe...
Joel Sumerling, GM at Transmission Recordings Ltd. Contact Details
As a musician, getting in touch with industry professionals like Joel Sumerling, General Manager at Transmission Recordings Ltd., can b...
How to Write Songs About Seasons
Seasons are songwriting cheat codes. They give you instant mood, visual detail, and emotional shape. Use them like a dramatic scaffoldi...
How to Write Intelligent Drum And Bass Lyrics
Drum and Bass is fast, furious, and brainy when you let it be. You want lyrics that ride those breakbeats like a stunt driver, that sti...
Venue-Exclusive Merch Percentages You Didn't Negotiate - Traps & Scams Every Musician Must Avoid
Someone at the venue just told you they will take a cut of your merch sales. You blinked. You said yes because the door was tight, your...
Atmospheric Black Metal Songwriting Advice
You want your songs to feel like walking into an abandoned cathedral at three a.m. You want riffs that smell like frostbite. You want v...
How to Write Lyrics About Ambition
You want ambition that sounds human. You do not want a motivational poster set to a drum loop. You want lines that sting with want and ...