Posts by Toni Mercia
Dubstep Songwriting Advice
You want a track that slaps so hard a neighbor calls the cops and then asks for the file. Dubstep is built on bass that moves the body ...
How to Write Progressive Pop Songs
Progressive pop sounds like a contradiction at first. Pop wants the chorus to slap hard and fast. Progressive music wants to take you o...
Alternative Rock Songwriting Advice
So you want to write alternative rock songs that feel angry, tender, messy, and true. Good. That means you want songs that smell like c...
Joie Manda, Ex VP at Warner Bros Records Contact Details
Joie Manda is a renowned music industry executive who has held various leadership positions, including the role of Executive Vice Presi...
Tribal Guarachero Songwriting Advice
Tribal Guarachero is a genre of music that originated in the 1990s in Mexico, particularly in the city of Monterrey. It is a fusion of ...
Music Managers Job YOUTUBE
Picture this: You’re scrolling through YouTube at 3 a.m., jamming out to the latest indie banger, when you suddenly wonder how your fav...
Progressive Pop Songwriting Advice
You want pop that surprises but still slaps. You want songs that feel familiar enough to hum on the subway and strange enough that crit...
Maureen Kenny, SVP of A&R at Atlantic Records Contact Details
Maureen Kenny is a highly respected and influential figure in the music industry, serving as the Senior Vice President of A&R at At...
Chris Thomas, GM at Palo Duro Contact Details
Chris Thomas is a highly respected and accomplished music industry professional, currently serving as the General Manager at Palo Duro ...
How to Write Mariachi Lyrics
You want lyrics that make abuelas cry into their tortillas and crowds throw sombreros without actually crushing anyone. Mariachi is a l...