Posts by Toni Mercia
How to Write Pirate Metal Songs
You want songs that smell like salt, swing like a boarding party, and still smash the speakers. Pirate metal is the perfect ridiculous ...
Flamenco Rock Songwriting Advice
Want to smash an electric riff into a room that smells like olive oil and espresso while someone claps a rhythm older than your last te...
Elizabeth Jones, Manager, A&R Research at Capitol Records Contact Details
Elizabeth Jones is a renowned music industry professional currently serving as the Manager of A&R Research at Capitol Records. With...
How to Write Songs About Stars
So you want to write a song about stars. Good choice. Stars are emotionally generous. They give you wonder, yearning, loneliness, hope,...
How to Write Classic Rock Lyrics
Want to write classic rock lyrics that hit like a Marshall amp at full volume? You want lines that are singable from the first chorus. ...
Bonnie Levetin, GM at Vapor Contact Details
Bonnie Levetin is a highly respected and influential figure in the music industry, currently serving as the General Manager at Vapor Co...
How to Write Chap Hop Songs
Chap Hop is the genre that politely tipped its hat to hip hop then clocked it with a walking cane for daring to be loud. If you imagine...
How to Write a Song About Fame And Fortune
You want a song that either worships the glitter or exposes it with a smile and a knife. Fame and fortune are like public transportatio...
Rachel Cragg, Director of A&R at Nettwerk Music Group Contact Details
Rachel Cragg is a highly respected and influential figure in the music industry, serving as the Director of A&R at Nettwerk Music G...
A&R Near Me
Ever feel like you’re lost in the endless maze of the music industry, wondering where all the cool A&R folks hang out? Well, buckle...