Posts by Toni Mercia
How to Write Lyrics About Responsibility
Responsibility. The word makes some people tighten their jaw and others reach for a paper plate and napkin tablecloth to avoid the foll...
How to Write Chicano Rock Lyrics
You want lyrics that hit like a lowrider bounce and feel like your abuela telling you the truth. Chicano rock is more than a sound. It ...
Funk Carioca Songwriting Advice
Funk Carioca, also known as Baile Funk, is a genre of music that originated in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in the 1980s. It's a fusion of Am...
Brent Sayers, CEO at RHYMESAYERS ENTERTAINMENT Contact Details
Brent Sayers is the CEO of Rhymesayers Entertainment, a renowned independent record label based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Founded in 1...
West Coast Blues Songwriting Advice
When it comes to songwriting, West Coast Blues is a unique and captivating genre that evokes the laid-back, sun-kissed vibes of Califor...
Bundling Clauses That Crush Your Per-Unit Rate - Traps & Scams Every Musician Must Avoid
If a contract smells like free merch and mystery math, it probably is a bundling trap. You loved the shiny offer. You imagined vinyl, a...
How to Write a Song About Conservation
You want a song that makes people care without sounding like a lecture. You want an earworm that plants an image in a listener and then...
New-Age Music Songwriting Advice
New-age music is a genre that is characterized by its calming, soothing, and often spiritual qualities. As a songwriter, crafting a new...
How to Write Progressive Rock (Radio Format) Songs
You want prog cred without alienating the radio guy who controls your Spotify playlist. You want the complexity, textures, and mood swi...
Find Music Managers on TWITTER
Ever imagined scrolling through your Twitter feed and stumbling upon that elusive music manager who can take your songwriting dreams to...