Posts by Toni Mercia
How to Write Peteneras Songs
If flamenco had a smoky midnight whisper that wears black and tells bad jokes about fate it would be peteneras. Peteneras is a palo whi...
Reggae Rock Songwriting Advice
You want a track that makes people nod slow and then jump quick. You want the deep pocket of roots reggae and the punch of rock guitar ...
Gypsy Punk Songwriting Advice
Want to write gypsy punk songs that feel like a street party and a full on riot at the same time? Good. You are in the right place. Thi...
Gretchen Brennison, Director, Visual A&R at Sony Music Entertainment Contact Details
Gretchen Brennison is a highly respected and influential figure in the music industry, currently holding the position of Director, Visu...
Marina Kamen, VP at Kamen Ent Group/MRK Contact Details
Marina Kamen is a renowned music industry executive who serves as the Vice President at Kamen Entertainment Group (KEG) and MRK Contact...
Raga Rock Songwriting Advice
Want to write songs that sound like a sitar went to a punk show and came back enlightened? Raga Rock takes the deep, melodic logic of I...
How to Write Lyrics About Social Media
You want a song that gets both the swipe and the sing along. You want a chorus that makes someone laugh nod and then share the lyric in...
How to Write Ålänningens Sång Songs
Want to write songs that smell like sea salt, rocky harbors, and stubborn island pride. You want verses that read like post cards from ...
How to Write a Song About Craft Fairs
You want a song that smells faintly of incense, glitter glue, and victory. A song that captures the chaos of folding tables, the romanc...
When Do Music Managers Get 25 Percent
Ever wondered if your music manager’s 25 percent cut was some kind of secret industry ritual or just a quirky coincidence? Buckle up, f...