Songwriting Advice

16 Sep

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Rob Sutcliffe, Director at Eye Industries Contact Details

September 16, 2024
By Toni Mercia

Rob Sutcliffe is a prominent figure in the music industry, serving as the Director at Eye Industries, a leading music production compan...

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11 Mar

Songwriting Advice

California Singer Songwriters

March 25, 2025
By Toni Mercia

California isn’t just a place—it’s a state of mind, an endless summer of creativity, and the home of some of the most innovative singer...

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03 Sep

How to Write Songs

How to Write Conscious Hip Hop Songs

September 3, 2024
By Toni Mercia

Before diving into the process of writing conscious hip hop songs, it's essential to understand the genre and its significance. Conscio...

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02 Aug

Songwriting Advice

Post-Disco Songwriting Advice

August 2, 2024
By Toni Mercia

Understanding the Post-Disco Era The post-disco era, which roughly spanned from the late 1970s to the early 1980s, was a transformative...

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19 Sep

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Claude Marcheterre, Manager A&R at Les Disques Artiste Contact Details

September 19, 2024
By Toni Mercia

As a musician, getting your foot in the door with industry professionals can be a daunting task. One such influential figure is Claude ...

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15 Dec

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Carrie Tolles, VP of PR at 4AD Music Contact Details

December 15, 2024
By Toni Mercia

Carrie Tolles is a highly respected figure in the music industry, serving as the Vice President of Public Relations at 4AD Music, a ren...

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25 Aug

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Ruth Bryant, Manager/Business Services at manilowselect.com Contact Details

August 25, 2024
By Toni Mercia

As a musician, getting in touch with industry professionals like Ruth Bryant, Manager/Business Services at manilowselect.com, can be a ...

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17 Mar

A&R and Manager Advice

Advice for Music Managers

March 26, 2025
By Toni Mercia

Welcome to the ultimate guide for music managers navigating the wild, whimsical world of indie beats, viral trends, and the hustle to n...

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21 Jul

How to Write Lyrics

How to Write Memphis Blues Lyrics

July 21, 2024
By Toni Mercia

The Memphis blues is a unique and influential genre of music that originated in the 1920s in Memphis, Tennessee. Characterized by its s...

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26 Oct

Songwriting Advice

Cumbia Songwriting Advice

October 26, 2024
By Toni Mercia

Understanding Cumbia Music Cumbia is a genre of music that originated in Colombia and has since spread to become a popular style throug...

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