Songwriting Advice

03 Jul

A&R and Manager Advice

Music Managers in New Jersey

March 26, 2025
By Toni Mercia

Picture this: you’re sitting in your favorite downtown New Jersey coffee shop, headphones on, and the irresistible urge to nail that ne...

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23 Oct

How to Write Songs

How to Write Lovers Rock Songs

October 23, 2024
By Toni Mercia

Lovers rock is a subgenre of reggae music that originated in the 1970s in the UK. It's characterized by its soulful, romantic, and emot...

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17 Mar

A&R and Manager Advice

Chaka Khan Music Managers

March 26, 2025
By Toni Mercia

Ever wondered how a powerhouse like Chaka Khan navigated the wild world of the music industry with a killer management team by her side...

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16 Dec

Find Music A&R Contact Details

Heather Crane, Label Coordinator at Dine Alone Records Contact Details

December 16, 2024
By Toni Mercia

As a musician, getting in touch with the right people in the industry can be a game-changer for your career. Heather Crane, Label Coord...

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28 Jul

How to Write Lyrics About Specific Emotions

How to Write Lyrics About Duty

July 28, 2024
By Toni Mercia

When it comes to writing lyrics about duty, it's essential to have a clear understanding of what duty means to you and your audience. D...

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02 Aug

Songwriting Advice

Spacesynth Songwriting Advice

August 2, 2024
By Toni Mercia

Spacesynth music, also known as space synth or astro synth, is a subgenre of electronic music that originated in the 1980s. It's charac...

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02 Aug

How to Write Lyrics About Specific Emotions

How to Write Lyrics About Recovery from illness

August 2, 2024
By Toni Mercia

As a songwriter, you may have experienced the transformative power of music in your own life, particularly during times of struggle and...

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08 Aug

Songwriting Advice

Afrobeats Songwriting Advice

August 8, 2024
By Toni Mercia

Understanding Afrobeats: A Genre on the Rise Afrobeats, a genre born out of West African music, has taken the world by storm. Characte...

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04 Jul

A&R and Manager Advice

South Asian Music Managers

March 26, 2025
By Toni Mercia

Looking to break into the booming, vibrant world of South Asian music and need a savvy manager to steer your career through the twists ...

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04 Jul

A&R and Manager Advice

What Do Music Managers Do

March 26, 2025
By Toni Mercia

Ever found yourself tapping your foot to your favorite track and wondering, “Who’s the genius behind these chart-toppers?” Well, grab y...

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