Posts by Toni Mercia
360 Percentages That Never Sunset - Traps & Scams Every Musician Must Avoid
Welcome to the music business jungle. This article is your machete, headlamp, and a shot of espresso. If you are a songwriter, producer...
Promoter Deductions With No Receipts - Traps & Scams Every Musician Must Avoid
Your show paid zero but the promoter paid a lot to themselves. If you have ever opened a settlement sheet and seen mysterious fees for ...
How to Write Samba-Jazz Lyrics
You want lyrics that swing in the pocket and melt in the mic. Samba jazz is that beautiful odd cousin of bossa nova and jazz that walks...
James Kenler, Co-Owner at Flameshovel Records Contact Details
As a musician, getting in touch with industry professionals like James Kenler, Co-Owner at Flameshovel Records, can be a game-changer f...
Paul Kahn, Booking Agent at Concerted Efforts, Inc.
Paul Kahn is a renowned booking agent at Concerted Efforts, Inc., a leading talent agency that represents a diverse range of artists an...
How to Write Classic Soul Songs
You want a song that hits the chest and holds the room. You want the beat to breathe and the voice to say what the heart is too tired t...
Mod (Subculture) Songwriting Advice
If you want a song that smells like espresso, shines like a parkas coat, and makes scooter crowds throw fists in the air, you are in th...
How to Write a Song About Entrepreneurship
You want a song that makes founders nod, friends laugh, and investors secretly hit save. You want lines that land like a mic drop in a ...
Tiffanie DeBartolo, Partner at Bright Antenna Contact Details
Tiffanie DeBartolo is a renowned music industry professional, currently serving as a partner at Bright Antenna, a San Francisco-based r...
How to Write Metalcore Lyrics
You want lyrics that hit like a riff and stick like a chorus chant at a sweaty show. You want words that give the vocalist something to...