Posts by Toni Mercia
How to Write Lyrics About Escapism
You want a song that rips the floor out from under reality and lets listeners float for three minutes. You want lines that read like a ...
Dani Markman, Director A&R at Walt Disney Records/ Hollywood Records Contact Details
As an aspiring musician, getting your music in front of the right people can be a daunting task. One of the most influential figures in...
How to Write Mallsoft Songs
You want a song that smells like sunscreen and the last cinnamon pretzel in a food court. You want the uncanny comfort of fluorescent l...
Naoki Osada, President A&R at Avex USA Inc. Contact Details
Naoki Osada is a renowned music industry executive who currently serves as the President of A&R at Avex USA Inc. With a wealth of e...
How to Write a Song About Body Image
You want a song that lands like a hug that also punches through the bullshit. You want it real, not twee. You want your lyric to hold a...
Brittny Flint, Marketing Director at Rostrum Records Contact Details
Brittny Flint is the Marketing Director at Rostrum Records, a renowned independent record label based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Rost...
Jessica Harris-Merrida, Analyst Nick Digital Finanace at VH1 Contact Details
As a musician, getting in touch with industry professionals like Jessica Harris-Merrida, Analyst at Nick Digital Finance at VH1, can be...
How to Write Funktronica Lyrics
Funktronica is the kind of music that makes your socks do something weird and tasteful. It combines the deep pocket and swagger of funk...
How to Write Space Rock Songs
You want your music to feel like driving through the Milky Way in a broken down convertible with a powerful sense of purpose. Space roc...
Stephanie Vaughan, A&R Coordinator at EQUAL VISION RECORDS Contact Details
Stephanie Vaughan is an A&R Coordinator at Equal Vision Records, a renowned independent record label based in Albany, New York. As ...