Posts by Toni Mercia
Cowpunk/Country-Punk Songwriting Advice
Cowpunk, also known as country-punk, is a subgenre of punk rock that emerged in the 1980s. It combines the energy and rebelliousness of...
Music Agents and Managers
Picture this: you’re an up-and-coming musician with a killer sound and a head full of lyrics just waiting to be unleashed, yet navigati...
How to Write Latin Hip Hop Songs
You want bars that sting, hooks that stick, and a vibe that feels like it belongs to the block, the barrio, and the TikTok scroll all a...
Katherine Neis, A&R Coordinator at Interscope Records Contact Details
Katherine Neis, an A&R Coordinator at Interscope Records, is a key figure in the music industry, responsible for discovering and nu...
Lanre Gaba, SVP A&R at Atlantic Records Contact Details
Lanre Gaba is a highly respected and influential figure in the music industry, serving as the Senior Vice President of A&R at Atlan...
How to Write a Song About Artistic Expression
Look at you wanting to write a song about being an artist. That is a vibe. Now stop being vague and tell the truth. Songs about artisti...
Tail That Doesn't Step Down Over Time - Traps & Scams Every Musician Must Avoid
Translation for humans: you want the income, career lift, or placement that actually reduces over time instead of sticking like gum und...
How to Write Lyrics About Daydreaming
Daydreaming is where your brain goes off duty and your heart calls roll. You want lyrics that feel like a slow smile and a sly escape. ...
How to Write a Song About Crime And Punishment
You want a song that smells of cigarette smoke, courtroom coffee, and moral messiness. You want characters with bad timing, decisions t...
Outsider House Songwriting Advice
Outsider house is the loose cousin of classic house that shows up to the party with muddy sneakers, a thrift store jacket, and a crate ...