Posts by Toni Mercia
Krishnacore Songwriting Advice
This is your field guide to writing Krishnacore songs that hit hard in mosh pits and quiet temples alike. If you want to mix devotional...
Alasdair Dawson, GM at Earache (US) Contact Details
Who is Alasdair Dawson?
Alasdair Dawson is the General Manager at Earache Records, a renowned independent record label based in the Uni...
How to Write Lyrics About Verse
Verses are the scenes. Verses are the receipts. Verses are the slow burn that makes the chorus feel earned. If the chorus is the headli...
Ryan Immegart, Partner at Volcom Ent Contact Details
Ryan Immegart, Partner at Volcom Entertainment, is a highly respected figure in the music industry. As a musician, getting in touch wit...
Baltimore Club Songwriting Advice
Baltimore Club music is a unique and energetic genre that originated in the 1980s in Baltimore, Maryland. Characterized by its fast-pac...
How to Write African Songs
You want a song that moves feet, necks, and phones. You want a chorus that becomes a slogan, a verse that feels like a street story, an...
Ragtime Songwriting Advice
You want ragtime that snaps, swings, and makes people grin like they just found extra fries in the bag. Ragtime is that old school mojo...
Manager Commissions Your Royalty Recoupment Savings - Traps & Scams Every Musician Must Avoid
Your manager just celebrated saving you thousands on recoupment fees. They got the label to write off expenses. They negotiated a produ...
How to Write Lyrics About Urban life
You want lyrics that smell like subway air and feel like a neon bruise. You want lines that make someone nod, laugh, and maybe text the...
How to Write Blues Rock Songs
You want grit that smells like saddle soap and coffee, and songs that make a bar full of strangers say I know that feeling. Blues rock ...