Posts by Toni Mercia
When Do Music Managers Get 25 Percent
Ever wondered if your music manager’s 25 percent cut was some kind of secret industry ritual or just a quirky coincidence? Buckle up, f...
A&R Representative
Imagine stepping into a world where your musical dreams are the currency, and the networking game is just as essential as that killer c...
Juanes - A Dios le Pido Song Lyric Breakdown For Songwriters
If you want to steal the emotional power of a prayer and put it into a pop song, you should study Juanes A Dios le Pido. This song feel...
Amanda Fiore, Chief Operations Officer at Sumerian Records Contact Details
As a musician, getting in touch with industry professionals like Amanda Fiore, Chief Operations Officer at Sumerian Records, can be a g...
How to Write Shashmaqam Lyrics
Want to write Shashmaqam lyrics that feel like they came from a dusty teahouse but still slap on a Spotify playlist? Good. You are abou...
How to Write a Song About Jazz And Blues
You want a song that smells like late night and tastes like whiskey. You want lines that make a saxophone nod, a melody that slides bet...
Commission On Income They Didn't Touch - Traps & Scams Every Musician Must Avoid
Someone just told you they are owed commission on money you never received. You want to laugh, then cry, then burn the contract. Welcom...
How to Write a Song About Graduating From School
Graduation is messy, majestic, and somehow full of receipts people left in desks. You want a song that makes people laugh, cry, and the...
Music Managers in Boston
From the gritty back alleys of Boston’s underground punk scene to the polished stages of mainstream pop, the city has always throbbed w...
How to Write a Song About Honesty
You want a song that feels like someone finally said the thing we were all pretending not to think. You want listeners to nod, text a f...