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How to Write Ragtime Lyrics
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How to Write Ragtime Lyrics

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 1, 2025
Ragtime is cheeky, bouncy, and just the right amount of theatrical to make strangers laugh on public transit. If you want lyrics that f...
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How to Write Kayōkyoku Songs
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How to Write Kayōkyoku Songs

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 1, 2025
You want a song that sounds like Tokyo at dusk. You want a melody that feels both nostalgic and intimate. You want lyrics that fold pol...
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Mike Faley, GM at Metal Blade Contact Details
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Mike Faley, GM at Metal Blade Contact Details

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
October 23, 2024
Mike Faley is the General Manager at Metal Blade Records, a renowned independent record label based in Agoura Hills, California. With o...
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How to Write Plunderphonics Songs
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How to Write Plunderphonics Songs

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
October 31, 2025
You want to make music that steals attention not just sounds. You want fragments of radio, thrift store vinyl, film dialogue, and found...
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How to Write Songs About Sadness
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How to Write Songs About Sadness

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 2, 2025
You want a song that feels true and not whiny. You want lyrics that land like a punch and melodies that make listeners feel seen. Sad s...
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Be Careful of Music Managers
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Be Careful of Music Managers

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
March 26, 2025
Picture this: you’re on the brink of launching your first hit single, your lyrics are blazing with raw emotion, and your streaming stat...
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Furniture Music Songwriting Advice
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Furniture Music Songwriting Advice

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
July 28, 2024
Furniture music, a term coined by Erik Satie, refers to background music designed to blend into the atmosphere, creating a sense of com...
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Phil Simon, Booking agent & Owner at Simon Says Booking
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Phil Simon, Booking agent & Owner at Simon Says Booking

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
August 3, 2024
Phil Simon is a renowned booking agent and owner of Simon Says Booking, a reputable agency that specializes in booking live music perfo...
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How to Write Hi-Nrg Songs
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How to Write Hi-Nrg Songs

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
October 31, 2025
You want a track that slams the room open and refuses to let anyone sit still. Hi NRG is nightclub adrenaline in audio form. It is the ...
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Josh Grabelle, President at Trustkill Contact Details
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Josh Grabelle, President at Trustkill Contact Details

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
October 13, 2024
As a musician, getting in touch with industry professionals like Josh Grabelle, President at Trustkill, can be a game-changer for your ...
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