Posts by Toni Mercia
Black Exploited by Male Managers Music Industry
Ever felt like you’re trying to bust into the music scene armed with nothing but raw talent and a dream, only to discover that behind t...
Dennis Morrison, Owner/Founder -CEO at Jam Entertainment and Events
Dennis Morrison is a renowned figure in the entertainment industry, serving as the Owner, Founder, and CEO of Jam Entertainment and Eve...
Mike Gitter, VP A&R at Century Media Contact Details
Who is Mike Gitter?
Mike Gitter is the Vice President of A&R at Century Media, a renowned independent record label that has been a ...
Songwriting Format Structure
Want your songs to feel inevitable the first time someone hears them? Good. This article is your no nonsense guide to songwriting forma...
How to Write Lyrics About Lecture
You sat through seventy five minutes of someone reading slides and you came out with a metaphor, a line, and a headache that might be a...
How to Write Power Metal Songs
You want riffs that feel like charging into a dragon lair. You want choruses that make strangers raise their beers and scream the words...
Lorde - Royals Song Lyric Breakdown For Songwriters
If you want a masterclass in saying a lot with very few words, Royals is a cheat code. Lorde and producer Joel Little turned tiny detai...
How to Write a Song About Nightmares
You want to turn that 3 a.m. scream or sweaty sheet flail into a song people replay at midnight. Nightmares are prime songwriting mater...
How to Write Hypnagogic Pop Lyrics
You want lyrics that feel like someone rewired nostalgia and sleep into a melody. You want images that are fuzzy but fierce. You want l...
Delivering Multi-Track Stems Gives Label Remix Rights By Default - Traps & Scams Every Musician Must Avoid
If a label asks for your multitrack stems you might think they just want to make radio friendly edits. Cute. They often want to build a...