Posts by Toni Mercia
How to Write Complextro Lyrics
Complextro is the kitchen sink of electronic music. It throws chopped synths, jittery bass lines, rapid gate effects, and surprise soun...
How To Start Writing Song Lyrics
You want to write lyrics that hit like a meme gone viral but sound like poetry at 2 a.m. Good news. You do not need a PhD in heartbreak...
A&R Man
Ever wondered who’s behind that irresistible hit song you can’t stop humming on your morning commute? Meet the A&R Man—a magical bl...
How to Write Trad Jazz Songs
So you want to write trad jazz songs. Good. That means you love melody, you worship rhythm that makes the whole body nod, and you secre...
How to Write a Song About Secrets
You want a song that feels like someone whispering behind a closed door and then shouting on the roof. Secrets are magnetic. They press...
How to Write Nederpop Lyrics
You want Nederpop lyrics that make crowds sing along in cafés and at festivals. You want lines that are instantly quotable and still fe...
Riggs Morales, Vice President of A&R and Artist Development at Atlantic Records Contact Details
Riggs Morales is a highly respected figure in the music industry, serving as the Vice President of A&R and Artist Development at At...
Hugh Southard, President / Booking Agent at Blue Mountain Artists
Hugh Southard is a prominent figure in the music industry, serving as the President and Booking Agent at Blue Mountain Artists, a reput...
How to Write Lyrics About End
Writing about endings does not mean sounding maudlin or cliché. It means finding the exact little truth that makes a listener say yes w...
How to Write Lyrics About Losing A Job
You just lost a job and you want to turn that mess into a song that slaps, makes people laugh, or makes them cry in a good way. Good. T...