Posts by Toni Mercia
How to Write Boogie Songs
You want people to stand up, stomp, and smile like they just remembered how to have fun. Boogie songs are the musical version of an esp...
Matt Pike, Booking Agent at The Kenmore Agency
Matt Pike is a renowned booking agent at The Kenmore Agency, a leading talent agency that specializes in booking live music performance...
How Do You Start Writing A Song
Blank page. Phone full of half sung ideas. Brain screaming for caffeine. Relax. Starting a song is less mystical than your group chat m...
Jo Bagenal, Label Manager at XL Recordings Contact Details
Jo Bagenal is a highly respected figure in the music industry, currently serving as the Label Manager at XL Recordings. With years of e...
How to Write Ikwokirikwo Songs
You want a song that makes people drop what they are doing and start dancing. You want the groove to feel inevitable and the chorus to ...
Deductions for Music Managers
Ever feel like your bank account is the ultimate music critic, weighing every expense with a brutal, off-beat review? If you’re a music...
Alex Sarti, Manager at Crush Management
Alex Sarti is a renowned manager at Crush Management, a leading music management company that represents a diverse range of artists, pr...
Tic Zogson, A&R Manager at XL Recordings Contact Details
Tic Zogson is a highly respected A&R Manager at XL Recordings, a renowned independent record label based in London. As an A&R M...
How to Write M-Base Songs
Yes M-Base is a thing and no it is not a secret jazz cult ritual. If you like music that moves like a thinking body then M-Base can be ...
No Cancellation Fee From Promoter's Side - Traps & Scams Every Musician Must Avoid
You walked into the venue with your guitar case, a bag of merch, and unpaid invoices in your head. The promoter smiles like they own th...