Posts by Toni Mercia
Experimental Hip Hop Songwriting Advice
You want beats that make people pause mid scroll. You want lyrics that feel raw and smart. You want arrangements that sound like someon...
Eric Knight, CEO/President/A&R at Symbiotic Contact Details
Eric Knight is a highly respected figure in the music industry, serving as the CEO, President, and A&R (Artist and Repertoire) at S...
Canadian Country Songwriting Advice
As a country songwriter, understanding the Canadian country music scene is crucial to crafting songs that resonate with your target aud...
How to Be a A&R
Ever wondered if you’ve got the vision, the vibes, and the vibe-checking skills to be the next big A&R in the music universe? Welco...
Scott McGaughey, Production Manager at Drag City Contact Details
Scott McGaughey is a renowned Production Manager at Drag City, a prestigious independent record label based in Chicago. With a wealth o...
Neon Pop Songwriting Advice
Want to write neon pop that hits like a neon sign in your chest? Good. You are in the perfect place. Neon pop lives where bright synths...
How to Write a Song About Fishing And Angling
You want a song that smells like lake water and nostalgia but also slaps on Spotify. Whether you are writing a ballad about a failed ca...
How to Write Industrial And Post-Industrial Songs
Want to make music that sounds like a factory fist bumping a freight train? Good. Industrial and post industrial music are the safe spa...
How to Write Sri Lankan Hip Hop Songs
You want tracks that slap in Colombo and hit home in Kandy and Jaffna. You want verses that sound local and hooks that people sing back...
How to Find a Good Manager for Music
So, you’ve finally decided it’s time to level up your music career, hello, future chart-topper, and you know that having the right mana...