Posts by Toni Mercia
How to Write Lyrics About Traditional Dance
You want a lyric that moves like the dancer in front of you. You want words that sound like steps, that land on the count, that smell l...
How to Write a Song About Inspiration
You want a song that makes people feel electric without sounding like a motivational poster read by a robot. You want lyrics that land ...
How to Write Splittercore Songs
Splittercore is the kind of music that slaps you awake at 3 a.m. and asks for your rent money. If you like music that sounds like a ble...
Landen Rosenbloom, Artist Manager, A&R at Universal Music Group Contact Details
Landen Rosenbloom is a highly respected Artist Manager and A&R (Artist and Repertoire) at Universal Music Group. With years of expe...
Deductions for Music Managers
Ever feel like your bank account is the ultimate music critic, weighing every expense with a brutal, off-beat review? If you’re a music...
How to Write Lithuanian Folk Music Lyrics
You want lyrics that sound like they grew up near a cold river and then went viral on a summer night. Lithuanian folk music has grit, r...
How to Write Hokum Lyrics
Hokum lyrics are the deliciously cheeky cousin of serious songwriting. They wink at the listener. They trade in double meaning. They tu...
How to Write Olympic Hymn Songs
You want a song that makes forty thousand people cry and then fist pump at the same time. You want a melody that sounds monumental and ...
How to Write Red Dirt Songs
Red Dirt music smells like gasoline, coffee, and honest crying with a guitar as backup. If you are picturing a dusty bar, a busted pick...
How to Write Sufi Rock Lyrics
You want lyrics that feel like prayer and a punch at the same time. You want words that can make someone cry on a rooftop and then slam...