Posts by Toni Mercia
How to Write Songs About Heartache
Heartache songs are emotional land mines that also sell out small venues. They make strangers cry on public transit and make your ex wo...
Vallenato Songwriting Advice
You want a Vallenato song that makes abuelas cry and TikTok creators steal your accordion riff. You want the honesty of a backyard vall...
How to Write Sludge Metal Songs
You want riffs that feel like being hugged by a tank. You want vocals that sound like a throat full of gravel. You want a song that mak...
Locke Bircher, Lead Engineer at GigSalad
As a musician, networking is a crucial aspect of building a successful career. One of the most effective ways to expand your network is...
How To Write A Song For Beginners Without An Instrument
You do not need a guitar or keyboard to write a great song. You need an idea, a melody that sticks, words that land, and something that...
How to Write Lyrics About Adventure Sports
You want lyrics that smell like suncream and diesel and still hit like a freight train. You want lines that make listeners taste salt s...
How to Write a Song About Beatboxing
You want a song that makes people check if a DJ snuck into the vocalist's throat. You want the beat to come from a mouth and the lyrics...
How to Write Afroswing Songs
You want a track that pulls ankles on the dancefloor and owns TikTok for a week. Afroswing sits in that sweet spot where Afro rhythms m...
Waduda Paradiso, Director A&R at New Earth Contact Details
Waduda Paradiso is a renowned figure in the music industry, currently serving as the Director of A&R at New Earth. With years of ex...
Mike O’Dell, Booking Agent at Bobby Ball Talent Agency
As a musician, getting in touch with the right people in the industry can be a game-changer for your career. Mike O'Dell, a booking age...