Posts by Toni Mercia
How to Write Songs About Farewell
You want a farewell song that feels like a memory you can touch. A goodbye that is specific, salted, and weirdly beautiful. A chorus th...
Donna Cooper, Assistant General at BET Networks Contact Details
Donna Cooper is a highly respected and accomplished executive in the entertainment industry, currently serving as the Assistant General...
Progressive Music Songwriting Advice
Progressive music, a subgenre of rock music, is characterized by its use of complex musical structures, lengthy compositions, and often...
Nikisha Bailey, VP A&R Admin + Operations at Atlantic Records Contact Details
Nikisha Bailey is a highly respected and influential figure in the music industry, serving as the Vice President of A&R Administrat...
Noise Rock Songwriting Advice
You want songs that feel like someone threw a drum kit into a concrete mixer and then told a truth too loud to ignore. Noise rock is no...
How to Write Lyrics About Conflict
Conflict is the engine of every good story. You want lines that make listeners nod, wince, laugh, and sing along while their chest tigh...
How to Write Black Midi Lyrics
You want lyrics that sound like they could topple a room or make a pub laugh and then cry on the same beat. You want lines that wedge i...
Vocal Producing 101 (Comping Doubles Ad Libs)
You do not need a stadium mic or a tantrum from the singer to make vocals sound massive. You need decisions. Vocal producing is the art...
How to Write Lyrics About Isolation
You want to write about being alone and not sound like a Hallmark card for sad people. You want lines that land like a truth, images th...
How to Send Music to Music Managers
So you’ve finally finished that track you’ve been obsessing over at 2 AM, and now you’re staring at your screen wondering, “How do I ge...