Posts by Toni Mercia
Jerkin' Songwriting Advice
This is not a safe space for boring songs. This is a full contact writing clinic that slaps your idea awake, forces a hook to speak cle...
How to Write Riot Grrrl Lyrics
You want lyrics that make people spit coffee, text their friends, and maybe start a backyard mosh pit. You want language that is raw b...
How to Write Songs About Empathy
You want listeners to feel seen, not lectured. You want songs that make someone nod in a subway and then text their friend because some...
Pia Ashcroft, Head A&R at Operator Records Contact Details
As a musician, getting your music in front of the right people can be a game-changer for your career. Pia Ashcroft, Head A&R at Ope...
Cajun Fiddle Songwriting Advice
Cajun fiddle music is a unique and vibrant genre that originated in the rural areas of southwest Louisiana. It is characterized by its ...
Music Managers New York
In the heart of New York City, where skyscrapers echo with the sound of ambition and creativity, the role of music managers is evolving...
Debra Ashley, Director of Sales at BET Networks Contact Details
Who is Debra Ashley?
Debra Ashley is a prominent figure in the music industry, serving as the Director of Sales at BET Networks. With h...
Adult Standards Songwriting Advice
As a songwriter, you're likely familiar with the term "Adult Standards," but do you know what it really means? In this article, we'll d...
How to Write Lyrics About Nutrition
Yes you can write a song about broccoli that does not sound like a lecture from a sad lunch lady. You can also write a rap about macros...
How to Write Post-Dubstep Songs
Want to make music that rattles speakers and also makes people feel things? Welcome to post dubstep. It takes the heavy low end and rhy...