Posts by Toni Mercia
Mark Smith, Owner / President at 1st Mark Artist Management
Mark Smith is a highly respected figure in the music industry, serving as the Owner and President of 1st Mark Artist Management. With y...
How Much Do Business Managers Make in the Music Business
Picture yourself backstage at your favorite festival: the beats are pumping, the energy is electric, and behind the scenes, a savvy bus...
Christiana Shovlin, Executive Assistant at Baylin Artists Management
Christiana Shovlin is an Executive Assistant at Baylin Artists Management, a leading talent agency that represents a diverse range of a...
How Do Music Managers Get Paid
Ever wondered how that elusive music manager actually gets paid? Spoiler alert: It’s not through a secret handshake or some mystical ma...
Disco Polo Songwriting Advice
Understanding the Genre
Disco polo, a genre that originated in Poland in the 1980s, is a unique blend of disco, folk, and pop music. Ch...
How to Write Songs About Predictability
Predictability is not boring unless you make it boring. A stale routine can be a goldmine for songwriting when you mine details, tensio...
How to Write Lyrics About Employee Engagement
You want a song that turns office coffee breath into a chorus people sing at the copier. Whether you are writing a satirical anthem for...
How to Write Lyrics About Flowers
You want a flower lyric that smells like truth not like a Hallmark card. Flowers are everywhere in songs. They can be gorgeous, gross, ...
Ragga Jungle [Es] Songwriting Advice
Ragga jungle is a subgenre of drum and bass that originated in the mid-1990s. It's characterized by its fast-paced rhythms, heavy bassl...
John Booker, Talent Buyer / Booking Agent at Deep South Entertainment
John Booker is a renowned talent buyer and booking agent at Deep South Entertainment, a prominent entertainment company based in North ...