Posts by Toni Mercia
How to Write Cowpunk/Country-Punk Songs
Cowpunk, also known as country-punk, is a subgenre of punk rock that emerged in the 1980s. It combines the energy and attitude of punk ...
How to Write Electroacoustic Music Lyrics
Electroacoustic music is the playground where voice collides with circuitry. It is where a lyric can be pure confession or a chopped up...
Joann Murdock, President & Booking Agent at Artists of Note
Joann Murdock is a highly respected figure in the music industry, serving as the President and Booking Agent at Artists of Note. With y...
How to Write Modal Jazz Songs
Modal jazz is the musical equivalent of taking a scenic route. Instead of obeying the strict traffic laws of functional harmony you giv...
Brad Navin, CEO at Orchard Contact Details
Brad Navin is the CEO of Orchard, a leading independent music distributor and artist services company. With a wealth of experience in t...
How to Write Lyrics About Conformity
Conformity is the quiet villain in most modern rooms. It is the group chat pressure, the dress code that kills your personality, the fa...
Ian Allen, Sr Dir A&R Admin - Clearance at Def Jam Recordings Contact Details
As a musician, getting your foot in the door with a major record label like Def Jam Recordings can be a game-changer for your career. I...
You Don't Calendar Reversion/Notice Deadlines - Traps & Scams Every Musician Must Avoid
If you think forgetting a copyright deadline is harmless you are playing with fire and pizza crumbs. One missed calendar reminder can h...
How to Write Lyrics About Mashups
You want lyrics that survive being glued to a drum loop from 1999 and a synth line from 2024. You want words that sound clever when the...
How to Write a Song About Pop Music
You want a song that is about pop music but does not sound like a lecture. You want it to be funny, self aware, emotional, sly, and sti...