Posts by Toni Mercia
Hipster Hop Songwriting Advice
Hipster hop, a subgenre of hip hop, is characterized by its laid-back, atmospheric sound and often, introspective lyrics. As a songwrit...
How to Write Depressive Suicidal Black Metal Songs
Trigger notice. This guide talks about bleak themes, suicidal imagery, and raw emotional content that can be intense. If reading this b...
Not Discontiunued Music Managers
Ever wondered what it takes to team up with a music manager who’s not stuck in a bygone era? Picture this: your music manager is like t...
Michael Weiss, Director of A&R at UnitedMasters Contact Details
Michael Weiss is a renowned music industry professional who serves as the Director of A&R at UnitedMasters, a prominent music distr...
How to Write a Song About Having A Baby
You do not need to be a parent to write a song about having a baby. You need curiosity, real detail, and the guts to make a big feeling...
How to Write Furniture Music Lyrics
Furniture music is background music that fills a room without begging for attention. It hums. It cushions awkward first date pauses. It...
How to Write Songs About Disconnection
You want a song that makes someone put their phone down in a subway and stare out the window for a minute. You want a lyric that names ...
Requiring Audits Only In A Distant Jurisdiction - Traps & Scams Every Musician Must Avoid
Short version You sign a record deal, publishing deal, distribution deal, or sync contract and the small print says you can audit the c...
How to Write Rock and Classic Rock Songs: Riffs as Motifs
Want riffs that punch like a fist to the chest and stay in listeners heads forever? Good. You belong here. This guide turns riffs from ...
How to Write Extreme Metal Songs
Want riffs that punch your chest through your shirt and vocals that make the neighbor check for a chainsaw? Good. You belong here. This...