Posts by Toni Mercia
How to Write Lyrics About Family Dynamics
Family is messy, loud, sacred, and comedic all at once. It is the original reality show. It is the place you learned your best shrug an...
How to Write Songs About Injustice
You want your music to matter. You want a chorus that hits like a protest sign and verses that show the world instead of shouting at it...
How to Write Tuvan Throat Singing Lyrics
Want lyrics that sit beautifully over a throat singing drone and make listeners feel like they just took a boots on the steppe tour? Go...
Ryan Adams - Oh My Sweet Carolina Song Lyric Breakdown For Songwriters
Want to steal the soul of a country rock whisper and write songs that feel like someone read your diary aloud at 2 a.m. Ryan Adams wrot...
Kim Cooke, Owner at Pheromone Contact Details
Kim Cooke is the owner of Pheromone, a renowned music industry professional with extensive experience in talent management, A&R, an...
Tread Rap Songwriting Advice
If you want to write tread rap that hits hard in the club and sounds insane on headphones, you are in the right spot. This guide is for...
Do Music Managers Need a Publicist
Ever wondered if a music manager’s rockstar responsibilities extend to handling the publicist gig as well? Picture yourself juggling a ...
Steve Norman, VP Bus Affairs at Sh-K-Boom / Ghostlight Contact Details
Steve Norman is a highly respected figure in the music industry, serving as the Vice President of Business Affairs at Sh-K-Boom and Gho...
Vispop Songwriting Advice
Want to write a vispop song that feels like a late night bonfire on a fjord and a TikTok earworm all at once? Good. You are in the righ...
Sydney Foster, A&R Talent Scout at Epic Records - Sony Music Entertainment Contact Details
Sydney Foster is a highly respected A&R Talent Scout at Epic Records, a renowned label under Sony Music Entertainment. As an artist...