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How to Write Christian Rock Songs
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How to Write Christian Rock Songs

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 1, 2025
You want guitars that punch and lyrics that land in somebody s soul. You want a chorus the youth leader will play on repeat and a verse...
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Record Companies Accepting Demos
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Record Companies Accepting Demos

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
March 26, 2025
Ready to jump headfirst into the wild world of record companies accepting demos? Whether you’re a bedroom songwriter crafting catchy ve...
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How to Write Lyrics About Partying
How to Write Lyrics About Life Situations

How to Write Lyrics About Partying

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 2, 2025
You want a lyric that makes people remember the night without naming the bar. You want lines that feel like neon, sweat, and cheap conf...
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Tom Silverman, President at Tommy Boy Contact Details
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Tom Silverman, President at Tommy Boy Contact Details

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 20, 2024
Tom Silverman is the founder and president of Tommy Boy Entertainment, a renowned independent record label that has been a major player...
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Brian Hetherman, President at Curve Music Contact Details
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Brian Hetherman, President at Curve Music Contact Details

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
September 12, 2024
Brian Hetherman is the President of Curve Music, a leading independent record label and music publishing company based in Toronto, Cana...
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Garage House Songwriting Advice
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Garage House Songwriting Advice

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 2, 2025
You want a track that makes people move, sing, and tell their friends they found you first. Garage house is that warm, sweaty middle gr...
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Scott McGaughey, Production Manager at Drag City Contact Details
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Scott McGaughey, Production Manager at Drag City Contact Details

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 7, 2024
Scott McGaughey is a renowned Production Manager at Drag City, a prestigious independent record label based in Chicago. With a wealth o...
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How to Write Songs About Opinion
How to Write Songs About Specific Emotions

How to Write Songs About Opinion

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 2, 2025
You want to say something and make people feel something, not just nod politely. Songs about opinion have teeth. They can comfort, anno...
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Music Managers Forum
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Music Managers Forum

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
March 26, 2025
Ready to take your music journey to the next level? Welcome to the Music Managers Forum, a dynamic, cutting-edge space where aspiring m...
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Proto-Prog Songwriting Advice
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Proto-Prog Songwriting Advice

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 2, 2025
This is the unofficial field manual for artists who love weird time signatures, big ideas, and guitar tones that smell like rebellion. ...
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