Posts by Toni Mercia
Cris Lacy, Director A&R at Warner Music (Nashville) Contact Details
Cris Lacy is a highly respected and influential figure in the music industry, currently serving as the Director of A&R at Warner Mu...
Things Music Managers Do
Ever wondered what a music manager really does besides scheduling endless meetings and chasing gigs like a caffeinated squirrel? In tod...
How to Write a Song About Vinyl Records
You want a song that smells like smoke and wax and that makes people reach for a turntable they forgot they owned. Whether you are a co...
How to Write Britpop Songs
You want a song that sounds like it was written in a sweaty small venue then accidentally played on a national radio show. You want jan...
How to Write Chaoui Music Songs
You want a Chaoui song that makes people stand up, clap, cry, laugh, and tell stories about it the next morning. You want lyrics that f...
How to Write Songs About Rhythm
You want a song that makes people move without thinking about it. You want a lyric that feels like a drum hit. You want melody and word...
How to Write Bullerengue Songs
You want a song that moves bodies and honors roots. Bullerengue is music that carries history in its pulse. It was born in Afro Colombi...
How to Write Wizard Rock Lyrics
You want songs that feel like spells and sing like house anthems. You want lyrics that fandoms chant back in a crowded hall, that make ...
Nick Primiano, Director, Network Operations at BET Networks Contact Details
As a musician, getting your foot in the door with industry professionals can be a daunting task. However, with the right approach and t...
How to Write Songs About Creativity
You want a song that makes creative thinking sound sexy, messy, and honest. You want lyrics that name the fear and the thrill at once. ...