Posts by Toni Mercia
Rappers and Managers Music Cannot
Ever noticed how some rappers spit verses that managers just can’t box in? Welcome to “Rappers and Managers Music Cannot” – a deep-dive...
How to Write a Song About Circumstantial Irony
You want irony that lands like a mic drop, not a confused shrug. Songs about irony can be hilarious, devastating, or both at once. Circ...
Tim Dellow, Partner at Transgressive Records Contact Details
Tim Dellow is a renowned music industry professional who has made a significant impact as a partner at Transgressive Records, an indepe...
How to Write a Song About Freedom And Independence
You want a song that smells like open windows and the nerve to quit what does not fit. You want a chorus a friend can scream at a packe...
Eva Alexiou-Reo, Founder & Booking Agent at FATA Booking
Eva Alexiou-Reo is the founder and booking agent at FATA Booking, a leading music booking agency that represents a diverse range of tal...
How to Write Celtic Punk Songs
Want a song that smells like a sweaty pub and feels like a riot you can sing along to? Celtic punk is the collision of two urgent thing...
Josh Rosenfeld, President at Barsuk Contact Details
Josh Rosenfeld is the founder and president of Barsuk Records, an independent record label based in Seattle, Washington. Founded in 199...
How to Write a Song About Addiction Recovery
You want a song that tells truth without sounding preachy. You want lyrics that hit like a warm punch. You want music that honors strug...
Nicole Fox, Songwriter/Producer Manager at Advanced Alternative Media
Nicole Fox is a renowned Songwriter/Producer Manager at Advanced Alternative Media, a leading music industry company. As a manager, she...
Regional Songwriting Advice
You want your song to feel true where it was written and believable anywhere it is heard. That weird little bar you played last Tuesday...