Songwriting Advice

03 Jul

A&R and Manager Advice

Music Managers Verbal Agreement

March 26, 2025
By Toni Mercia

Picture this: You just landed that sweet gig with a buzzing music manager who promises to take your tunes from basement jams to chart-t...

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19 Jul

How to Write Lyrics

How to Write Psychedelic Music Lyrics

July 19, 2024
By Toni Mercia

Writing psychedelic music lyrics can be a daunting task, especially for those who are new to the genre. Psychedelic music is known for ...

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29 Nov

Find Music A&R Contact Details

Ian Cripps, VP A&R at Atlantic Records Contact Details

November 29, 2024
By Toni Mercia

As a musician, getting your music in front of the right people can be a game-changer for your career. Ian Cripps, VP A&R at Atlanti...

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03 Jul

A&R and Manager Advice

Music Music Managers

March 26, 2025
By Toni Mercia

Ever wondered how some musicians seem to have it all—crushing hit after hit, booking gigs like it's a walk in the park, and somehow jug...

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18 Aug

How to Write Songs About Specific Emotions

How to Write Songs About Solitude

August 18, 2024
By Toni Mercia

As songwriters, we often draw inspiration from our personal experiences, emotions, and observations. One universal human emotion that r...

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03 Jul

A&R and Manager Advice

Music Production Managers

March 26, 2025
By Toni Mercia

Picture this: you're sitting in a recording studio filled with vintage gear, neon lights, and a wall full of album covers, when suddenl...

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16 Sep

How to Write Lyrics

How to Write Pop Metal Lyrics

September 16, 2024
By Toni Mercia

When it comes to writing pop metal lyrics, it's essential to understand the genre's unique blend of heavy metal's aggression and pop's ...

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16 Sep

How to Write Lyrics

How to Write Pirate Metal Lyrics

September 16, 2024
By Toni Mercia

As a musician, you're likely no stranger to the allure of pirate metal. The genre's unique blend of heavy riffs, pounding drums, and na...

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13 Sep

Find Music A&R Contact Details

Big Joe, Manager at Diplomat Contact Details

September 13, 2024
By Toni Mercia

Who is Big Joe, Manager at Diplomat? Big Joe is a renowned manager at Diplomat, a leading talent agency that represents some of the bi...

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03 Aug

How to Write Lyrics

How to Write African Electronic Dance Music Lyrics

August 3, 2024
By Toni Mercia

African Electronic Dance Music (AEDM) is a genre that combines traditional African rhythms and melodies with modern electronic dance mu...

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