Posts by Toni Mercia
How to Write Religious Hip Hop Songs
You want bars that preach and beats that move feet. You want lyrics that are honest and not cheesy. You want a flow that feels like tes...
Jonathan McDonald, A&R at Om Records Contact Details
Jonathan McDonald is a renowned A&R (Artist and Repertoire) executive at Om Records, a leading independent record label based in Sa...
Bonnie Raitt - I Can’t Make You Love Me Song Lyric Breakdown For Songwriters
If you are a songwriter who cries in the shower and then calls it research, welcome. Bonnie Raitt's recording of the song commonly call...
Jeanne Venton, A&R Administration at Geffen Records Records Contact Details
Jeanne Venton is a highly respected and experienced A&R Administration professional at Geffen Records, a renowned record label unde...
Anthony Ferguson, President at Musicmind Contact Details
Who is Anthony Ferguson?
As the President of Musicmind, Anthony Ferguson is a key figure in the music industry. With his extensive expe...
Art Punk Songwriting Advice
You want rude, strange, brilliant songs that sound like they were sketched in a subway car and then smashed into the stage before 2 a.m...
What Are Music Managers Called
Ever wondered if a music manager is more like your band's hype person, career BFF, or even a personal genie whispering career secrets? ...
Indo Pop Songwriting Advice
You want a song that hits like nasi goreng at 2 AM. You want a hook that feels obvious the first time you hum it while making tea. You ...
Crust Punk Songwriting Advice
Want to write crust punk songs that sound like a garbage truck full of righteous fury drove through your living room? Good. This guide ...
Sharon Van Etten - Seventeen Song Lyric Breakdown For Songwriters
Listen like a writer not a fan. Sharon Van Etten's Seventeen is one of those songs that hits the gut then quietly rewires the memory. I...