Posts by Toni Mercia
Trapstyle Songwriting Advice
Trapstyle songwriting is a subgenre of hip-hop and electronic dance music that originated in the Southern United States in the late 199...
Cyberpunk Songwriting Advice
Write songs that smell like rain on neon and hit like a hacked drum machine. Cyberpunk songwriting is part concept album and part midni...
How to Write Lyrics About Creation
You want a song that feels like light flipping on in a dark room. Creation is huge and loud and full of metaphor and also full of clich...
How To Write A Deftones Song
You want a song that feels like it crawled out of a dream and then smashed a car window for dramatic effect. You want heavy guitars and...
Republic Records A&R
Ever wondered what happens behind the velvet ropes at Republic Records? Imagine a place where creativity meets business, where the next...
Post-Bop Songwriting Advice
If you love jazz but you also want songs that punch, groove, and survive in playlists, you are in the right place. Post Bop is where tr...
Matt Thornhill, Director A&R at XL Recordings Contact Details
Matt Thornhill is a renowned music industry professional, currently serving as the Director of A&R at XL Recordings, a prestigious ...
Peter Gabriel - Solsbury Hill Song Lyric Breakdown For Songwriters
If you want to write a song that feels like walking away from something heavy and into sunlight, Solsbury Hill is a master class. This ...
Erik Carter, Booking Agent at Uncle Booking
As a musician, getting in touch with the right people in the industry can be a game-changer for your career. One such influential figur...
Steve Glazer, Managing Partner at Maloof Music Contact Details
Steve Glazer is a renowned music industry professional who currently serves as the Managing Partner at Maloof Music. With years of expe...