Posts by Toni Mercia
St. Louis Blues Songwriting Advice
The St. Louis Blues is a unique and influential genre of music that originated in the 1920s and 1930s in the African-American community...
Non-Compete Continues After Term Ends - Traps & Scams Every Musician Must Avoid
Listen up artists. You signed what felt like a routine contract and now someone is trying to tell you you cannot play, write, produce, ...
How to Write Roots Rock Songs
You want a song that smells like a worn leather jacket, a late night diner, and a highway mile marker with a story scratched into it. R...
Arabic Pop Music Songwriting Advice
Welcome to Arabic pop songwriting without the boring textbook vibe. This guide speaks like your producer at 2 a.m. It gives the musical...
Jamie Nelson, Director A&R at BMG UK Contact Details
Jamie Nelson is a renowned figure in the music industry, currently serving as the Director of A&R at BMG UK. With a wealth of exper...
How to Write Lyrics About Building
Want to write lyrics that nail it when you sing about building stuff? Whether you mean a house, a band, a career, a friendship, or a wa...
How to Write Lyrics About Chaos
If chaos had a mixtape it would be loud, messy, and impossible to ignore. You want lyrics that smell like smoke and coffee, lyrics that...
How to Write Taiwanese Hip Hop Songs
You want a track that slaps in Taipei and trends on the Taipei MRT playlist. You want lyrics that feel local but hit global, flows that...
How to Write Hard Trance Lyrics
Hard trance is aggressive, euphoric, and built to shove the crowd into a single motion. Your lyrics must match that energy. They must r...
How to Contact Major Record Labels
So, you’ve got your headphones on, your favorite playlist blasting, and an idea that could change the music world – but there’s just on...