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How to Write Songs About Adversaries
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How to Write Songs About Adversaries

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 2, 2025
You want to write about someone who wronged you and make it art and not a passive aggressive voicemail. Songs about adversaries are del...
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No Global Collection Via A Competent Admin - Traps & Scams Every Musician Must Avoid
Traps & Scams Every Musician Must Avoid

No Global Collection Via A Competent Admin - Traps & Scams Every Musician Must Avoid

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 6, 2025
Warning. Some music administrators will tell you they cannot collect royalties globally and act like that is normal. That statement can...
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Naoki Osada, President A&R at Avex USA Inc. Contact Details
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Naoki Osada, President A&R at Avex USA Inc. Contact Details

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
January 1, 2025
Naoki Osada is a renowned music industry executive who currently serves as the President of A&R at Avex USA Inc. With a wealth of e...
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How to Write Funky House Songs
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How to Write Funky House Songs

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 1, 2025
You want people to dance like they left their social anxiety at the coat check. You want basslines that slither into hips. You want cho...
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Joanne Mule, Director, Brand Solutions at BET Networks Contact Details
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Joanne Mule, Director, Brand Solutions at BET Networks Contact Details

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
August 16, 2024
Who is Joanne Mule? Joanne Mule is the Director of Brand Solutions at BET Networks, a leading media company that specializes in enterta...
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How to Write Avant-Pop Songs
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How to Write Avant-Pop Songs

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
October 31, 2025
You want songs that feel like a surprise party for the brain. You want melodies that sneak into the ear and refuse to leave while produ...
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How to Write a Song About Underwater Exploration
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How to Write a Song About Underwater Exploration

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 2, 2025
You want a song that smells like salt and mystery and makes people picture ancient ships and bioluminescent plankton on first listen. Y...
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How to Write Lyrics About Activism
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How to Write Lyrics About Activism

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 2, 2025
You want your song to matter. You want people to hum the chorus at a march and to screenshot the hook and send it with a prayer emoji. ...
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Microsound Songwriting Advice
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Microsound Songwriting Advice

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
August 10, 2024
What is Microsound? Microsound is a term coined by musician and producer Thomas Dolby to describe the subtle, often imperceptible sound...
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Music Managers for Sound Tracks
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Music Managers for Sound Tracks

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
March 26, 2025
Picture yourself in a neon-lit recording studio, where every beat, lyric, and synth riff is infused with your unique vibe, and then ima...
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