Posts by Toni Mercia
How to Write Punk Blues Songs
You want swampy soul and a fist through the amp in the same song. You want the ache of old blues and the fury of punk to share a stage....
Doug Daniel, Owner / President at Daniel Entertainment Group
Doug Daniel is a renowned music industry executive who serves as the Owner and President of Daniel Entertainment Group. With years of e...
How to Write Taiwanese Rock Songs
You want a song that bangs in Taipei and feels honest in the countryside. You want riffs that make scooters pause and a chorus that has...
Bikutsi Songwriting Advice
Want to write Bikutsi that makes feet move and speakers sweat? Good. You just signed up for a deep dive into a music style that is equa...
How to Write Lyrics About First love
First love is a public holiday in your chest and a private mess on your phone. It makes you invent idioms, forget your keys, and write ...
Ben Berkman, Exec VP at A&M Records Records / Octone Contact Details
Ben Berkman is an accomplished music industry executive who currently serves as the Executive Vice President at A&M Records/Octone ...
No Escalators When You Hit Sales/Stream Thresholds - Traps & Scams Every Musician Must Avoid
Quick truth You hit 50 000 streams and an inbox lights up like Vegas. Someone promises upgraded placement, a fast track to a label meet...
Melodic House Songwriting Advice
You want a club track that actually makes people feel something. You want a melody that haunts the after party. You want a bassline tha...
How to Write Lyrics About Volunteering
You want a song about volunteering that does not sound like an instruction manual for good behavior. You want lines that sting with tru...
How to Write Lyrics About Structure
You want to write a song that talks about songwriting without sounding like a textbook read by a robot. You want lyric lines that are c...