Posts by Toni Mercia
Sampledelia Songwriting Advice
As a musician, you're likely no stranger to the world of sampling. From hip-hop to electronic music, samples have become an integral pa...
Tom Gates, SVP A&R and Strategy at Nettwerk Music Group Contact Details
Tom Gates is a highly respected and influential figure in the music industry, serving as the Senior Vice President of A&R and Strat...
How to Write Slowcore Songs
You want songs that feel like late night windows and rooms with one lamp turned on. You want tension that breathes slowly. You want not...
What Do Managers in Music Publishing Make
Ever wondered what it really takes to be the wizard behind the curtain in music publishing? When your favorite song is blasting in your...
Garry West, A&R Executive at COMPASS RECORDS Contact Details
Garry West is a renowned A&R Executive at COMPASS RECORDS, a leading independent record label that has been a driving force in the ...
How to Write Rap Rock Lyrics
You want lyrics that punch like a fist through a Marshall stack and still stick in a listener's head like an earworm from hell. Rap roc...
How to Write Neo-Psychedelia Lyrics
You want lyrics that feel like someone rewired your dreams and put them on a chorus. You want language that swirls, strikes, and sticks...
Greg Battle, Information Technology Staff at BET Networks Contact Details
Greg Battle is a highly experienced Information Technology staff member at BET Networks, a leading media company that provides entertai...
How to Write Deathgrind Songs
You want songs that make people nod their heads like they are breaking an industrial ceiling fan. You want riffs that feel like being s...
How to Write Emo Rap Songs
You want a song that hits like a text from an ex at 2 a.m. You want lyrics that bleed honesty and beats that let the voice crack into a...