Posts by Toni Mercia
How to Write a Song About Cooking And Food
You want a song that smells like garlic and nostalgia on first listen. You want lyrics that make listeners drool, laugh, and remember a...
How to Find a Manager (and Not Get Finessed)
You wrote the song. You played the shows. You paid for the merch. Now you want someone who actually moves the needle without stealing y...
Epic Records A&R
Picture this: you're chilling in your favorite hoodie, headphones on, eyes closed as you vibe to the latest beats, and then it hits you...
How to Write Lyrics About Ambition
You want a song that feels hungry without sounding like a motivational poster. You want ambition to read human and messy, not like a Li...
How to Write Gabber Songs
You want a track that slams so hard people forget their names for a minute. You want a kick that feels like a fist to the chest. You wa...
Dawn Elder, Owner & Booking Agent at Dawn Elder Management
Dawn Elder is a renowned booking agent and owner of Dawn Elder Management, a prominent talent agency that represents a diverse range of...
How to Write Crossover Jazz Lyrics
So you want jazz credibility but also a chorus that gets stuck in a playlist queue. Good. Crossover jazz lives right at that sweet, swe...
How to Write a Song About Superstition
You want a song that gives people goosebumps and makes them check the mirror on the way home. Superstition is one of those lyrical gold...
Music Managers Forum Us
Welcome to an unforgettable journey into the heart of the music industry, where the masterminds behind the scenes, the music managers, ...
Chutney Parang Songwriting Advice
You want a song that makes aunties clap, DJs nod, and strangers learn the chorus by the second listen. You want fusion that feels hones...