Posts by Toni Mercia
Kazakh Folk Music Songwriting Advice
Want to write songs that smell like steppe wind and still hit the Spotify playlist? You are in the right place. This guide gives down t...
Daniella Rasho, A&R - Publishing at Roc Nation Contact Details
Daniella Rasho is a highly respected A&R - Publishing professional at Roc Nation, a renowned entertainment company founded by Jay-Z...
How to Write Desert Blues Songs
You want a song that smells like sand, midnight campfires, and stubborn hearts. You want a riff that repeats until it becomes a prayer....
How to Write Lyrics About Getting Cheated On
You want a song that hits like a text that came at two in the morning. You want lines that make strangers nod their heads and friends s...
David Wolter, EVP A&R at Virgin EMI Records Contact Details
David Wolter is a highly respected and influential figure in the music industry, currently holding the position of Executive Vice Presi...
Fijiri Songwriting Advice
Fijiri is not a vibe you slap on like a cheap filter. It is a living tradition from the Gulf pearl diving communities. If you want to u...
Tuvan Throat Singing Songwriting Advice
Okay so you want to write songs with Tuvan throat singing. Good choice. Your listeners will either be baffled in a sexy way or totally ...
How to Write Songs About History
You want to turn a dusty textbook into a chorus that slaps. You want listeners to feel the weight of an era while tapping their foot. W...
Mike Easterlin, President at GLASSNOTE RECORDS Contact Details
Mike Easterlin is a renowned music industry executive who currently serves as the President of Glassnote Records, a leading independent...
How to Write Livetronica Songs
You want music that makes people dance like they are trying to escape adulthood for three minutes. Livetronica mixes live playing with ...