Posts by Toni Mercia
Michael Maska, President / Booking Agent at Big Hassle Management
Michael Maska is a prominent figure in the music industry, serving as the President and Booking Agent at Big Hassle Management. With ye...
Classic Country Songwriting Advice
As a country music enthusiast, you know that the genre is built on a foundation of storytelling, heartache, and twangy guitars. But wha...
Aggregators With No Audit Or Support - Traps & Scams Every Musician Must Avoid
You uploaded your single and then went to bed. You wake up to zero plays, no money, and an email that reads we are reviewing your accou...
How to Write Lyrics About Salsa And Merengue
You want lyrics that make people move, sing, and feel something in their chest while the congas are driving the night. Salsa and mereng...
Free Beats With Hidden Sample Issues - Traps & Scams Every Musician Must Avoid
If you found a free beat that slaps you on first listen you are not alone. Free beats feel like manna from the internet gods. They are ...
Managers and Agents Find Placement for Music Movies
Picture this: you’re a budding musician with a head full of catchy hooks and lyrics that can make even the most jaded listener nod in r...
How to Write Lyrics About Satire And Parody
Want to write songs that roast, reveal, and make people laugh while still sounding like a real song? Satire and parody are powerful too...
Jangle Pop Songwriting Advice
Jangle pop is the sound of sun through cheap blinds with a guitar that sounds like it is smiling. It is chiming guitars, melodic clarit...
Fuji Music Songwriting Advice
Welcome to the Fuji Music playbook. This is the no nonsense guide for artists who want to write songs that matter, land opportunities, ...
Difference Between BMI and Ascap
Ever wondered whether you should be rolling with BMI or ASCAP as you hustle through your songwriting sessions at 2 a.m. fueled by cold ...