Posts by Toni Mercia
Exclusivity Bars You From Collabs That Pay Better - Traps & Scams Every Musician Must Avoid
If you think saying yes to exclusivity is a fast track to fame you are probably about to learn a costly lesson while eating ramen and r...
Music Publishers Registry
Picture this: you’re a rising star in the indie music scene, armed with killer lyrics written on your favorite coffee-stained notebook,...
Latin Music Band Managers in New York
Imagine stepping into the pulsating heart of New York City, where the rhythm of Latin beats collides with the pulse of urban ambition, ...
Day to Day Music Managers in Los Angeles
Picture this: you’re cruising down Santa Monica Boulevard with your headphones on, soaking up the endless energy of Los Angeles, when y...
How to Write Bro-Country Lyrics
You want a country song that smells like sunscreen and cheap beer and still feels like it came from an actual person. You want lines pe...
Ethnic Electronica And Regional Edm Songwriting Advice
Ethnic electronica and regional EDM (Electronic Dance Music) have been gaining popularity in recent years, offering a fresh and excitin...
Nerdcore Songwriting Advice
You love comics, code, tabletop campaigns, and obscure lore. You also want a hook that slaps and a chorus people sing at cons and in Di...
How to Write Zydeco Songs
You want a song that makes people drop whatever they are doing and move their feet. You want accordion lines that feel like an argument...
How to Write Underground Hip Hop Songs
You want songs that hit like an elbow in a packed room. You want bars that make heads nod and lyrics that feel like a secret handshake....
How to Write Lyrics About Having A Baby
You want a song that feels equal parts heart melt and reality check. Whether you are writing a lullaby, a breakup with your old life, a...