Posts by Toni Mercia
Brazilian Jazz Songwriting Advice
So you want to write Brazilian jazz songs that feel lived in not like a tourist on a postcard. Cool. You are in the right place. This g...
Elizabeth Penta, President & Booking Agent at Emcee Artist Management
Elizabeth Penta is a highly respected figure in the music industry, serving as the President and Booking Agent at Emcee Artist Manageme...
Where Di Famous Music Managers Get Their Start
Ever wondered how those iconic music managers, yes, the ones who catapult your favorite artists from unknown dreamers to chart-topping ...
How to Write Horrorcore Lyrics
You want bars that crawl out of the speakers and make people check the mirror. Horrorcore is rap that borrows the language of nightmare...
How to Write a Song About Karma
You want a song that feels like cosmic receipts sliding into the DMs of life. You want lyrics that sting when they need to and soothe w...
How to Write Crust Punk Songs
You want your songs to sound like a trash fire at midnight that still somehow makes people dance. Crust punk is ugly and honest and lou...
How to Write Lyrics About Engagement
You want a song that makes someone say yes before the ring comes out. You want lines that feel like a private joke only the two of you ...
Art Pop Songwriting Advice
You want art that hits the gut and the playlist. You want music that makes people feel like they discovered an underground gallery and ...
Korean Rock Songwriting Advice
You want a Korean rock song that punches the chest and catches ears on first listen. You want riffs that feel like they could start a m...
Brendan Okrent, Asst VP Creative Pop/Rock at ASCAP (CA) Contact Details
Brendan Okrent is the Assistant Vice President of Creative Pop/Rock at ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers) i...