Posts by Toni Mercia
How to Write Indie Rock Songs
You want songs that sound like they slept in a thrift store sweater and then told the truth at 2 a.m. Indie rock is less a strict recip...
Alina Kim, Booking Agent at Celebrity Talent Agency
Alina Kim is a prominent booking agent at Celebrity Talent Agency, a leading talent agency that represents some of the most influential...
Proto-Punk Songwriting Advice
Want to write songs that sound like a punch in the mouth plus a wink? Proto punk is the cool ancestor to punk. It is scrappy, loud, raw...
Richard Reines, Owner at Drive-Thru Contact Details
Richard Reines is a well-known figure in the music industry, particularly in the punk and emo genres. As the owner of Drive-Thru Record...
How to Write Third Stream Songs
You want to make music that sounds like a cultured argument between a saxophonist and a string quartet. You want the intellectual weigh...
How to Write Lyrics About Duty
Duty is not a nice word. Duty is an obligation with attitude. It can feel noble, boring, crushing, heroic, petty, or quietly catastroph...
Dean Bein, Owner / GM at True Panther Sounds Contact Details
Who is Dean Bein?
Dean Bein is the Owner and General Manager at True Panther Sounds, a renowned independent record label based in New Y...
A&R Companies Music
Ever wondered how the magic of music discovery happens behind your favorite tracks? It’s thanks to the relentless hunters of talent kno...
How to Write Hiplife Songs
You want a song that bangs in the club, tells a Ghanaian story, and gets shouted back from a boda boda to a rooftop bar. Hiplife is a l...
How to Write Maloya Songs
Maloya is a voice that will not be quiet. If you want to write a Maloya song that lands honest, moves a room and respects its roots, th...