Posts by Toni Mercia
Jerry Howson, Head Of A&R at Barbarian Productions Contact Details
As a musician, getting in touch with industry professionals like Jerry Howson, Head of A&R at Barbarian Productions, can be a cruci...
Schlager Songwriting Advice
You want a Schlager song that grabs grandma, your neighbor, and the bar crowd all at once. You want a chorus people sing on the tram, a...
Ben Swank , Co-founder at THIRDMAN RECORDS Contact Details
Who is Ben Swank?
Ben Swank is the co-founder of THIRDMAN RECORDS, a renowned independent record label based in Nashville, Tennessee. W...
How to Write Blues Songs
You want a song that sounds like a scar telling a joke that still hurts. You want a groove that shuffles the room without asking permis...
How to Write Lyrics About Competition
You want to write a song that smells like victory and tastes like salt from the crowd sweat of effort. Competition is a rocket fuel sub...
How to Write Lingala Lyrics
You want a Lingala line that slaps and feels honest even to a grandma in Kinshasa. You want a chorus that people sing at bars, taxi sta...
How to Write Shoegaze Lyrics
Shoegaze lyrics are not about telling a plot like a bad romcom. They are about creating a mood you can feel behind the amps. They are a...
How to Write Dark Cabaret Lyrics
You want songs that smell like cigarette smoke, broken mirrors, and a wink in the dark. You want lines that feel equal parts vaudeville...
How to Write a Song About Dance Competitions
You want a song that makes judges look up and audiences lose their minds. Maybe you are writing for a dancer who needs a killer auditio...
Matthew Marks, Booking Agent at Speakeasy Artists
As a musician, getting your music in front of the right people can be a daunting task. One of the most important people in the music in...