Posts by Toni Mercia
Progressive Psytrance Songwriting Advice
You want a track that drags people from the bar to the center of the floor and keeps them there until the sun shows up. Progressive psy...
David Rath, Manager A&R Admin at Roadrunner Records Contact Details
David Rath is a highly respected figure in the music industry, serving as the Manager of A&R Admin at Roadrunner Records. As a key ...
Alberto Khoudari, A&R Director at SoStereo Music Contact Details
Alberto Khoudari is a renowned A&R Director at SoStereo Music, a leading music company that specializes in music publishing, sync l...
Seggae Songwriting Advice
You want a Seggae song that slaps your bones and sings to your roots. You want the groove to make people move and the lyrics to hit wit...
Tracy Chapman - Talkin’ Bout a Revolution Song Lyric Breakdown For Songwriters
This is not a dull musicology lecture. It is a hands on surgical guide for songwriters who want to learn how a small acoustic song turn...
How to Write Lyrics About Civil Rights
You want your song to matter without sounding preachy or performative. You want lyrics that honor lived experience and move people to f...
How to Write Canadian Folk Music Songs
You want a song that smells like cedar smoke, Tim Hortons coffee, and honest grief that still manages to make people clap. Canadian fol...
Simon Gavin, Manager, A&R at RCA Records Contact Details
Simon Gavin is a renowned music industry professional who serves as the Manager, A&R at RCA Records. As a key figure in the music i...
How to Write a Song About Anxiety Relief
You want a song that makes someone breathe easier. You want words and a melody that feel like a hand on the shoulder without being corn...
How to Write Talking Blues Songs
Talking blues is where storytelling meets grit and timing. If you can talk, breathe, and be delightfully honest about your landlord, br...