Posts by Toni Mercia
Independant Music Awards Managers
Ever wondered how those indie artists effortlessly snag nominations and win accolades without the big corporate machine behind them? We...
How to Write Rockabilly Songs
You want to write a song that smells like cigarettes in a diner, looks like a leather jacket at midnight, and feels like a train leavin...
How to Write Songs About Patience
Patience is not boring. Patience is dramatic. Waiting for a text, waiting for a record label to notice you, waiting for your brain to g...
Naomi Cromwell, Director Strategy and Operations Mtv and Vh1 at VH1 Contact Details
Naomi Cromwell is a highly respected figure in the music and entertainment industry, currently serving as the Director of Strategy and ...
No Reversion Or Buy-Back Window - Traps & Scams Every Musician Must Avoid
You signed a deal and now your song lives somewhere you cannot reach. Welcome to the club nobody wanted to join. The good news is most ...
Dana Salant, GM at Patriot Contact Details
Dana Salant is the General Manager at Patriot, a leading music publishing and record label company. As a prominent figure in the music ...
Caetano Veloso - Coração Vagabundo Song Lyric Breakdown For Songwriters
Read this if you want to rip the craft out of a classic and wear it like a vintage jacket. Caetano Veloso wrote Coração Vagabundo as a ...
How to Write Songs About Platonic love
Your best friend deserves a bop. So does your ride or die roommate. So does the person who taught you how to tune a bass and how to eat...
How to Write Brill Building Songs
You want a perfect little pop grenade that explodes in three minutes. You want a chorus that people can sing after one listen. You want...
Cajun Fiddle Songwriting Advice
Cajun fiddle music is a unique and vibrant genre that originated in the rural areas of southwest Louisiana. It is characterized by its ...