Posts by Toni Mercia
Outlaw Country Songwriting Advice
What is Outlaw Country?
Outlaw country, a subgenre of country music, emerged in the 1960s and 1970s as a reaction against the slick, po...
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 Glitch Hop [Es] Lyrics
Welcome to the glitchy playground. Glitch hop is the music that sounds like your phone tried to reinvent itself mid beat. It mixes hip ...
How to Write a Song About Brainstorming
You have a head full of half baked ideas and you want to make a song out of that chaos. Good. That chaos is gold. Brainstorming is loud...
Michael Kiwanuka - Cold Little Heart Song Lyric Breakdown For Songwriters
If you have ever hit play and felt like someone opened the front door of your chest, that was Michael Kiwanuka telling you a secret wit...
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 ...
Ian Allen, Sr Dir A&R Admin - Clearance at Def Jam Recordings Contact Details
As a musician, getting your foot in the door with a major record label like Def Jam Recordings can be a game-changer for your career. I...
Music Tour Managers Association Group
Ever wondered what it takes to steer the wild ride that is a modern music tour, while also jamming to your own tunes and penning those ...
How to Write Flamenco Songs
You want a flamenco song that hits like a truth bomb and moves like a heel click on a wooden floor. You want compás to feel natural whe...
Adrienne Crane-Ross, Booking Agent at Harmony Artists Inc.
Adrienne Crane-Ross is a highly respected booking agent at Harmony Artists Inc., a leading talent agency that represents a diverse rang...