Posts by Toni Mercia
Top Music Publishers
Ever felt like you're stuck in a never-ending loop of lyric revisions while the hottest beats drop on every playlist? Welcome to the wi...
North American Songwriting Advice
You want songs that hit and a career that survives the algorithm apocalypse. Whether you write in a Toronto basement, a Nashville co wr...
How to Write Straight-Ahead Jazz Lyrics
You want lyrics that swing, tell a story, and do not sound like elevator signage for a bodega. Straight ahead jazz lyrics are about gro...
How to Write Chimurenga Songs
Chimurenga music is fire with roots. It is protest, it is dance, it is home. If you want to write Chimurenga songs then you need to und...
Riot Grrrl Songwriting Advice
Want to write Riot Grrrl songs that sting, hug, and punch a hole in the status quo? Good. This guide is for artists who want to channel...
How to Write a Song About Wine And Dine
You want a song that smells like candle wax and tastes like Cabernet. You want lines that make people picture the red on the tablecloth...
Jim Cassell, Owner at Berkeley Agency
Jim Cassell is a renowned music industry professional who serves as the owner of Berkeley Agency, a leading talent agency that speciali...
Roy Kamen, President at Kamen Ent Group/MRK Contact Details
Roy Kamen is a renowned music industry executive, currently serving as the President at Kamen Entertainment Group (KEG) and MRK Managem...
How to Write Lyrics About Music Scenes
You want a song that smells like sweat and cheap beer but sounds like art. You want listeners to feel like they were in the crowd, or o...
Sheila Richman, Senior Vice President of Publicity at Atlantic Records Contact Details
Sheila Richman is the Senior Vice President of Publicity at Atlantic Records, one of the most iconic and influential record labels in t...