Posts by Toni Mercia
David Stouck, Regional Director, A&R at Warner Music Group Contact Details
David Stouck is a prominent figure in the music industry, serving as the Regional Director of A&R (Artists and Repertoire) at Warne...
How to Write Freestyle Rap Songs
You want to step up to a beat and make the room bend their knees. You want words to land like headshots and the crowd to repeat your pu...
How to Write Latin House Lyrics
You want lyrics that make people move and sing along at three in the morning. Latin House is a party language. It borrows from Afro Lat...
Family Managers Music Shows up in Everyone’s Library
Ever scrolled through your favorite streaming app only to discover an unexpected gem titled “Family Managers Music” popping up in your ...
How to Write a Song About Social Impact
You want a song that does two things at once. It must slap as an earworm and also wake somebody up enough to sign something or pick up ...
Mike Caren, Exec. VP of A&R at Elektra Music Contact Details
Mike Caren is a highly respected and influential figure in the music industry, serving as the Executive Vice President of A&R at El...
How to Write Songs About Integrity
You want a song that feels honest enough to make your listener tuck their phone away and actually listen. Songs about integrity are a t...
Production Managers Charge Band for Playing Music
Ever wondered why production managers charge a band for playing music, even when you're the one cranking out that epic set list? Pictur...
Twoubadou Songwriting Advice
So you want to write Twoubadou songs that make people slow dance in the street and cry in the same chorus. Good. You found the guide th...
Nerdcore Songwriting Advice
You love comics, code, tabletop campaigns, and obscure lore. You also want a hook that slaps and a chorus people sing at cons and in Di...