Posts by Toni Mercia
How to Write Shashmaqam Songs
Yes, you can write a Shashmaqam song that sounds real and not like a well meaning tourist at karaoke night. Shashmaqam is a living clas...
Scott Hatch, Owner at Burnt Toast Vinyl Contact Details
As a musician, getting your music heard by the right people can be a game-changer for your career. Scott Hatch, the owner of Burnt Toas...
How to Write Kuthu Lyrics
You want lyrics that make people lose their minds on the first beat. You want the crowd to scream a line back like it is a family ritua...
Some New Young Top Music Artist Managers
In a world where TikTok beats rule the airwaves and Instagram stories can launch careers overnight, the rise of a new breed of music ar...
How to Write Lyrics About Handmade Crafts
You love the smell of hot glue and the tiny triumph of a perfect stitch. You want lyrics that celebrate the joy, the grit, and the ridi...
How to Write Zydeco Lyrics
You want people to stomp, clap, and shout back your lines. You want a chorus that the whole front porch at the crawfish boil can sing i...
How to Write Art Rock Lyrics
You want lyrics that make people tilt their heads and then hum along all week. You want lines that sound like a dream with a map. You w...
Post-Grunge Songwriting Advice
You want the dirt under your nails and a chorus that sneaks onto mainstream radio. Post-grunge lives at the meeting point of raw emotio...
Shira Zisook, General Manager at Brilliant Corners Artist Management
Shira Zisook is a highly respected figure in the music industry, currently serving as the General Manager at Brilliant Corners Artist M...
How to Write Songs About Activity
Want to write songs about doing things that feel as electric as a skateboard wheel hitting pavement? Good. Activity songs are the secre...