Posts by Toni Mercia
How to Write Continental Jazz Lyrics
Want lyrics that smell like espresso and rain on the tram tracks. Want lines that feel like a cigarette left on a saucer but less toxic...
Folk Metal Songwriting Advice
You want to write folk metal that makes people stomp, cry, and then sing along in a language they barely understand. You want riffs tha...
How to Write Beat Lyrics
You like a beat. Now make it talk. Writing lyrics for a beat is not about shoving clever lines into empty space. It is about listening ...
How to Write Occult Rock Lyrics
You want your lyrics to sound like a midnight ritual that people sing into their earbuds while walking past the cemetery. You want word...
American Music Managers
Picture this: You’re at a jam-packed indie gig in Brooklyn, the bass is thumping, the lights are wild, and there’s a mysterious figure ...
How Do Songwriters Write Songs
Songwriting looks like magic until you learn the tricks magicians keep to themselves. Most hit songs are not flashes of lightning. They...
25 Chorus Formulas: AAA ABAB Add On Tails That Hook and Stick
You want a chorus that slaps, not one that sleeps on the couch of forgettability. You want listeners to hum your chorus on the bus, in ...
How to Write a Song About Teamwork
You want a song that turns a crew into a crew anthem. You want lyrics that make people fist bump or pass the aux. You want a hook that ...
Jon King, President at Standby Contact Details
As a musician, getting in touch with industry professionals like Jon King, President at Standby, can be a crucial step in advancing you...
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 ...