Posts by Toni Mercia
Black Metal Songwriting Advice
You want songs that feel like cold wind under a blood moon. You want riffs that scrape the back of the listener's skull. You want vocal...
Bakersfield Sound Songwriting Advice
The Bakersfield Sound, a subgenre of country music, is known for its unique blend of honky-tonk, rockabilly, and traditional country el...
How to Write Gothic Country Songs
You want a song that smells like dust, whiskey and candle wax while it creeps into the back of the listener's skull. Gothic Country is ...
Lavani Songwriting Advice
Welcome to the wild, sweaty, eye contact heavy world of Lavani songwriting. If you write songs that want to kick a crowd in the chest a...
Good Local Music Managers
Ever found yourself wondering why some local bands catapult into the limelight while others remain underground, despite having killer t...
Instrumental Hip Hop Songwriting Advice
Understanding the Basics of Instrumental Hip Hop
Instrumental hip hop, also known as hip hop instrumental or beat music, is a subgenre ...
How to Write Rock En Español Lyrics
If you want a chorus that people scream in Spanish at the back of a sweaty bar, you are in the right place. This is a no-bullshit guide...
How to Write a Song About Celebrating A Birthday
You want a birthday song that does more than say happy birthday. You want one that smells like cake, tastes like champagne, and remembe...
Justin Roper, Owner & Booking Agent at Speakeasy Artists
Who is Justin Roper?
Justin Roper is the owner and booking agent at Speakeasy Artists, a reputable talent agency that represents a dive...
Music Managers Raleigh
So, you’ve just penned a killer hook that’s about to go viral, but there’s one crucial piece missing: a savvy music manager in Raleigh ...