Posts by Toni Mercia
How Do A&R Find Artists
Have you ever wondered how A&R (Artists and Repertoire) managers magically spot the next big hit before it even hits the charts? Pi...
Jeff Christie, Label Manager at Urban Entertainment Contact Details
As a musician looking to advance your career, it's essential to know the right people in the industry. One such influential figure is J...
Digby Pearson, CEO at Earache (UK) Contact Details
As a musician, getting your music heard by the right people can be a daunting task. One of the most influential figures in the music in...
Frisco Lopez, A&R Manager at Beluga Heights Contact Details
Frisco Lopez is a renowned A&R Manager at Beluga Heights, a record label and music production company founded by JR Rotem. As an A&...
Crew Paid As Contractors Illegally You Eat Fines - Traps & Scams Every Musician Must Avoid
You hired a sound tech for a weekend gig. You paid them cash. Next month a fine lands in your inbox like a breakup text from an ex you ...
Norah Jones - Don’t Know Why Song Lyric Breakdown For Songwriters
This is not a snoozy academic tear down. This is a streetwise autopsy of one of the quietest devastating pop songs of the modern era. I...
How to Write Neue Deutsche Todeskunst Lyrics
You want lyrics that feel like velvet wrapped in smoking candles. You want lines that look beautiful on a black T shirt and sting like ...
Charlie Irwin, Partner at Reform Contact Details
As a musician, getting in touch with industry professionals like Charlie Irwin, Partner at Reform, can be a game-changer for your caree...
How to Write Songs About Innovation
You want a song that makes people imagine a prototype in their head and feel like they are part of the launch party. Songs about innova...
Flamenco Rock Songwriting Advice
Want to smash an electric riff into a room that smells like olive oil and espresso while someone claps a rhythm older than your last te...