Posts by Toni Mercia
Progressive Metalcore Songwriting Advice
Welcome to the pit where odd time signatures meet crying leads and lyrics that smell faintly of late nights and cheap coffee. If you wr...
Mark Pitts, President - Urban Music at Jive Records Contact Details
Mark Pitts is a renowned music industry executive who currently serves as the President of Urban Music at Jive Records. With a career s...
The Core Emotion Method (CEM): A 5 Step Lyric Workflow
Welcome to the CEM. That stands for Core Emotion Method. Say it like it is. This is not a philosophy class. This is a practical, slight...
Tim Anderson, Senior Director A&R at Universal Music Group Contact Details
Who is Tim Anderson?
Tim Anderson is a renowned music industry professional, currently serving as the Senior Director of A&R at Un...
Nick Claassen, A&R/Creative Label Manager at Armada Music B.V. Contact Details
Nick Claassen is a prominent figure in the music industry, currently holding the position of A&R/Creative Label Manager at Armada M...
How to Write Songs About Acceptance
You want a song that lands like a hug and a punch at the same time. Acceptance songs are weirdly powerful. They quiet the chaos and the...
How To Write A Good Hook For A Song
You want a hook that slaps on first listen and haunts people in the shower. A hook is the tiny emotional bomb that explodes in your lis...
Reputable Music Managers in Michigan
Welcome to the vibrant and slightly quirky world of Michigan’s music management scene, where creative genius meets business savvy, and ...
How to Write Maloya Songs
Maloya is a voice that will not be quiet. If you want to write a Maloya song that lands honest, moves a room and respects its roots, th...
How to Write Gqom Lyrics
You want lyrics that hit like a bassdrop and stick like gum on a stadium boot. Gqom is raw, repetitive, and built for the floor. The wo...