Posts by Toni Mercia
Vincent Hartong, SVP of Artist Management & Head of Management at In De Goot Entertainment
Vincent Hartong, Senior Vice President of Artist Management and Head of Management at In De Goot Entertainment, is a highly respected f...
Hauntology Songwriting Advice
Hauntology is a subgenre of music that emerged in the 2000s, characterized by its eerie, atmospheric soundscapes and nostalgic value. T...
How to Write a Song About Remote Work
You want a song that turns your laptop grief into a chorus people share in elevators, on commutes, and on their fifth cup of coffee. Re...
How to Write Lento Violento Songs
Want to make music that feels like someone slowed the club down and added a truckload of mood? Lento Violento is your lane. Picture a s...
Pop Songwriting Template
You want a song that lands on first listen and haunts days later. You want a chorus people text to friends. You want verses that add di...
Brandi Carlile - The Story Song Lyric Breakdown For Songwriters
You want a story song that grabs an ear, guts a heart, and makes strangers sing along on the subway. Brandi Carlile and the song known ...
How to Write Post-Bop Lyrics
You want lyrics that breathe with complex chords and feel like a late night conversation with a sax player who knows your secrets. Post...
How to Write Lyrics About Street Performers
You want a song that smells like the sidewalk and sounds like exact change clinking into a tin can. Street performers are cinema in rea...
How Much Do Business Managers Make in the Music Business
Picture yourself backstage at your favorite festival: the beats are pumping, the energy is electric, and behind the scenes, a savvy bus...
Bryan Lourd, Partner and Co-Chairman at Creative Artists Agency, Inc.
Bryan Lourd is a prominent figure in the entertainment industry, currently serving as Partner and Co-Chairman at Creative Artists Agenc...