Posts by Toni Mercia
Nu-Disco Songwriting Advice
Nu-Disco, a revival of the classic disco sound, has been gaining popularity in recent years. Characterized by its funky basslines, catc...
Chris Erickson, President at Bad E / Westside Contact Details
As a musician, getting in touch with industry professionals like Chris Erickson, President at Bad E/Westside, can be a game-changer for...
Kristen Wall, Executive Director at VH1 Contact Details
Kristen Wall is a highly respected and accomplished executive in the music and entertainment industry. As the Executive Director at VH1...
Alexandra Fordham, Bookings Manager at Ford Models, Inc. Contact Details
As a musician, getting your foot in the door with top industry professionals can be a daunting task. Alexandra Fordham, Bookings Manage...
How to Write Third Stream Songs
You want to make music that sounds like a cultured argument between a saxophonist and a string quartet. You want the intellectual weigh...
Cara Daley, Booking Agent at Liaison Artists
Cara Daley is a respected booking agent at Liaison Artists, a leading talent agency that represents a diverse range of artists, DJs, an...
How to Write Lyrics About Growth
You want a lyric that proves you changed without sounding like a self help pamphlet. You want lines that sting and land, not ones that ...
How to Write a Song About Goal Setting
You want a song that hacks motivation and does not sound like an alarm commercial. You want lyrics that feel honest not preachy. You wa...
How to Write Lyrics About Riddles And Puzzles
You want a song that feels like a Rubik cube for the soul. You want listeners to grin when they hear the first clue and gasp at the rev...
Create Your Own Mashup
You want that moment when two songs collide and the crowd loses its mind. A mashup is the musical equivalent of sliding your old hoodie...