Posts by Toni Mercia
Kate LaBrel, VP A&R at Warner Bros Records Contact Details
As a musician, getting in touch with industry professionals like Kate LaBrel, VP A&R at Warner Bros Records, can be a game-changer ...
Music A&Rs
Ever wondered how those people with an uncanny knack for discovering the next big hit actually do it? Picture this: you're jamming out ...
How to Write Neoclassical Metal Lyrics
You want lyrics that sound like a sword being drawn from a scabbard while a virtuoso guitar writes opera in the clouds. Neoclassical me...
Universal Music Group A&R
There’s a certain kind of magic that happens when creativity meets opportunity, where an aspiring songwriter’s dream collides with the ...
Teen Pop Songwriting Advice
You want a song that a whole school hall can sing back while everyone records it on phones. You want a hook that shows up on a loop in ...
La Music Business Managers
Ever wondered how your favorite artists seem to have it all together, from killer songwriting skills and viral hits to a business empir...
How to Write Atmospheric Black Metal Lyrics
You want lyrics that feel like mist rolling over an abandoned chapel. You want words that do not just tell darkness but make the listen...
How to Write Urban Contemporary Gospel Songs
You want gospel songs that hit the soul and the playlist. You want a hook that people hum at the barber shop and a lyric that pastors c...
Non-Exclusive Distro That Blocks Your Exclusives - Traps & Scams Every Musician Must Avoid
If a distributor promises non exclusive distribution but then blocks your exclusive deals, you are getting catfished by paperwork. This...
How to Write a Song About Cultural Exchange
You want a song that celebrates two worlds without sounding like a tourist brochure. You want melodies and words that honor origin, spa...