Posts by Toni Mercia
How to Write Songs About Motion
You want motion, not just a pretty song about motion. You want listeners to feel feet tapping, windows rolling down, stomachs dropping ...
Ian Hunter, Vice President of A&R at Atlantic Records Contact Details
As a musician, getting in touch with industry professionals like Ian Hunter, Vice President of A&R at Atlantic Records, can be a ga...
How to Write New Mexico Music Lyrics
You want lyrics that smell like green chile and midnight desert air. You want lines that make listeners feel the altitude in Santa Fe, ...
Music Managers in Nashville Tennessee
Picture this: you’re strumming your guitar in a dimly lit Nashville bar, dreaming about cracking the big time, when suddenly, BAM!, a s...
How to Write Lyrics About Start
You need a beginning that feels like an event. Whether you are writing about the first drink after a long dry spell, the moment you mov...
Rob Stringer, CEO Sony at Sony Music Contact Details
Who is Rob Stringer?
Rob Stringer is the CEO of Sony Music Entertainment, one of the largest and most successful music companies in the...
James Blake - Retrograde Song Lyric Breakdown For Songwriters
If you have ever felt like crying quietly into your cereal while a synth holds your chest in place, this is the analysis for you. James...
Josh Vanvalkenburg, A&R Manager at EMI Music Publishing Contact Details
Josh Vanvalkenburg is a renowned A&R Manager at EMI Music Publishing, a leading music publishing company that represents some of th...
How to Write New Wave Songs
You want a song that sounds like neon lights in a rain soaked parking lot. You want synths that feel like a sly wink and lyrics that la...
How to Write Post-Punk Revival Songs
You want a song that chases a mood and then punches it in the face. You want guitars that sound like broken neon, drums that click like...