Songwriting Advice

05 Aug

How to Write Songs

How to Write Cold Wave Songs

August 5, 2024
By Toni Mercia

Cold wave is a subgenre of post-punk music that emerged in the late 1970s and early 1980s. It is characterized by its dark, moody, and ...

Continue reading

28 Jul

How to Write Songs About Life Situations

How to Write a Song About Overcoming Obstacles

July 28, 2024
By Toni Mercia

When it comes to writing a song about overcoming obstacles, it's essential to understand the theme and its significance. Overcoming obs...

Continue reading

29 Aug

How to Write Lyrics

How to Write Shibuya-Kei Lyrics

August 29, 2024
By Toni Mercia

Before diving into the world of Shibuya-kei lyrics, it's essential to understand the genre itself. Shibuya-kei is a subgenre of J-pop (...

Continue reading

01 Sep

A&R and Manager Advice

Full Stop Music Managers From Malibu

March 26, 2025
By Toni Mercia

Picture yourself cruising down the Pacific Coast Highway in a vintage convertible, the salty breeze carrying the unmistakable vibe of M...

Continue reading

15 Oct

Find Music A&R Contact Details

Andrew Kesin, GM at Ecstatic Peace Contact Details

October 15, 2024
By Toni Mercia

Who is Andrew Kesin? Andrew Kesin is the General Manager at Ecstatic Peace, a renowned independent record label and music publisher. Wi...

Continue reading

01 Dec

Find Music A&R Contact Details

Cris Lacy, Director A&R at Warner Music (Nashville) Contact Details

December 1, 2024
By Toni Mercia

Cris Lacy is a highly respected and influential figure in the music industry, currently serving as the Director of A&R at Warner Mu...

Continue reading

02 Oct

Songwriting Advice

Symphonic Metal Songwriting Advice

October 2, 2024
By Toni Mercia

Understanding Symphonic Metal Symphonic metal is a subgenre of heavy metal music that combines the aggression and power of metal with ...

Continue reading

10 Aug

How to Write Songs About Life Situations

How to Write a Song About Productivity

August 10, 2024
By Toni Mercia

When it comes to writing a song about productivity, it's essential to understand what productivity means to you and your audience. Prod...

Continue reading

07 Aug

Find Music Manager Contact Details

Mike Monterulo, Booking Agent at TKO Co.

August 7, 2024
By Toni Mercia

Mike Monterulo is a renowned booking agent at TKO Co., a leading music booking agency that represents a diverse range of artists and ba...

Continue reading

22 Sep

How to Write Songs

How to Write No Wave Songs

September 22, 2024
By Toni Mercia

No Wave was a short-lived but influential music movement that emerged in the late 1970s and early 1980s in New York City. It was a reac...

Continue reading