Posts by Toni Mercia
How to Write a Song About Street Performers
You want a song that smells like city pavement, coffee, and permission to stare. You want lyrics that feel like a clip from a subway ca...
David Lewis, Founder and Co-owner at Armada Music B.V. Contact Details
David Lewis is a renowned figure in the music industry, best known as the founder and co-owner of Armada Music B.V., a leading independ...
Howard Siegel, Partner at Pryor Cashman LLP Contact Details
Howard Siegel is a renowned partner at Pryor Cashman LLP, a prestigious law firm based in New York City. As a seasoned entertainment at...
How to Write a Song About Celebrity Culture
Want to write a song that roasts fame, courts virality, or holds a mirror up to celebrity chaos? Good. Celebrity culture is a goldmine ...
How to Write Folk Songs
You want a song that sounds like a friend telling the truth in a kitchen at midnight. You want a verse that shows a room and a chorus t...
Rara Tech Songwriting Advice
As a musician, songwriting can be a daunting task, especially when you're trying to convey your emotions, thoughts, and experiences thr...
How to Write Modal Jazz Songs
Modal jazz is the musical equivalent of taking a scenic route. Instead of obeying the strict traffic laws of functional harmony you giv...
How to Write Guajira Songs
You want a song that smells like sun baked dirt and cheap rum while still sounding like it belongs on stage. Guajira songs sit in a war...
Carolyn Agger, A&R Manager at Universal Music Group Contact Details
Carolyn Agger is a highly respected A&R Manager at Universal Music Group, one of the largest and most influential music companies i...
Christian Metal Songwriting Advice
You want massive riffs and honest faith wrapped in lyrics that do not make people roll their eyes. You want songs that crush live and s...