Posts by Toni Mercia
How to Write Lyrics About Recovery from illness
This is not a therapy session but it is a map. Songs about recovery from illness can hit harder than a surprise waterworks scene in a r...
How to Write Lyrics About Artistic Expression
You want lyrics that make people feel something about art without sounding like a pretentious museum plaque. You want lines that land l...
How to Write Lyrics About Regret
Regret is the emotional duct tape of songwriting. It holds a story together and also makes you wince every time you move. If you want l...
How to Write Emo Pop Songs
You want a song that makes people cry in the shower then sing along in the car. Emo pop blends the drama and confessional heart of emo ...
Music Managers for Sound Tracks
Picture yourself in a neon-lit recording studio, where every beat, lyric, and synth riff is infused with your unique vibe, and then ima...
How to Write Big Band Lyrics
You want words that fit a swinging band and make people stand up and clap. Big band lyrics are a different animal from indie bedroom so...
Chutney Songwriting Advice
Want a chutney song that gets aunties on the floor and the DJ playing it back twice? You want a chorus that guests yell at the top of t...
David Brokaw, Owner & Booking Agent at The Brokaw Company
David Brokaw is the owner and booking agent at The Brokaw Company, a leading talent agency that specializes in booking live music perfo...
How to Write Lyrics About Falling In Love
You want lyrics that feel like a crush text that turned into a tattoo. You want lines that make listeners nod, laugh, cry, and immediat...
Harrison Seigel, Booking Agent / Producer at Triangle Talent
Harrison Seigel is a renowned booking agent and producer at Triangle Talent, a leading entertainment agency that specializes in booking...