Posts by Toni Mercia
Publishing Music Companies
Ever wondered how your favorite song goes from a half-brewed melody scribbled on the back of a napkin to a chart-topping hit played aro...
Frank Scibilia, Partner at Pryor Cashman LLP Contact Details
As a musician, having the right connections in the industry can make all the difference in your career. One such important connection i...
What Is a and R in Music Business
Picture this: you’re scrolling through your favorite social media feed when you stumble upon a post by an up-and-coming artist whose so...
How to Write Songs About Dispute
You want honest heat, not a lecture. You want a song that captures a fight with clarity and wit. You want the listener to feel both the...
How to Write Funk Carioca Lyrics
You want lyrics that hit like a tamborim in your chest. You want lines that make people move, laugh, and shout along. You want authenti...
How to Write Lyrics About Allies
Want to write a song that thanks the person who stood in a doorway with you when the world screamed? Good. Songs about allies can feel ...
How to Write Songs About Realism
You want your song to feel true enough to bruise. You want listeners to point at the lyrics and say that is literally me or that is som...
How to Write Easycore Lyrics
Want lyrics that hit like a truck and sing like a late night radio jam? You want the mosh pit to lose its mind while the chorus has eve...
How to Write Afroswing Songs
You want a track that pulls ankles on the dancefloor and owns TikTok for a week. Afroswing sits in that sweet spot where Afro rhythms m...
How to Write Funk Melody Songs
You want a melody that makes bodies move before brains understand why. You want a riff that acts like a secret handshake. You want voca...