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Finishing Songs: From 8 Bar Idea to Release in 7 Checkpoints
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Finishing Songs: From 8 Bar Idea to Release in 7 Checkpoints

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 2, 2025
You have an 8 bar spark that sounds like something. Now you need to turn it into a record people remember and a release people stream. ...
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How to Write Lyrics About Simile
How to Write Lyrics About Specific Emotions

How to Write Lyrics About Simile

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 2, 2025
Similes are the secret sugar that makes lyrics taste like something you remember and hum in the shower. If you sing like a thrift shop ...
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Nerdcore Songwriting Advice
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Nerdcore Songwriting Advice

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 2, 2025
You love comics, code, tabletop campaigns, and obscure lore. You also want a hook that slaps and a chorus people sing at cons and in Di...
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Rian Murphy, Head of Sales & Licensing at Drag City Contact Details
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Rian Murphy, Head of Sales & Licensing at Drag City Contact Details

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 7, 2024
Rian Murphy, Head of Sales & Licensing at Drag City, is a vital connection for musicians looking to advance their careers. As a mus...
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Are Managers Important in the Digital Music Era
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Are Managers Important in the Digital Music Era

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
March 26, 2025
Picture yourself jamming out in your bedroom studio with a killer beat pulsating in the background, a YouTube tutorial on songwriting o...
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Kevin Spellman, Manager at Vector Management
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Kevin Spellman, Manager at Vector Management

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
September 2, 2024
Kevin Spellman is a renowned music industry professional, currently serving as a Manager at Vector Management, a leading talent managem...
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How to Write Lyrics About Chaos
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How to Write Lyrics About Chaos

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 2, 2025
If chaos had a mixtape it would be loud, messy, and impossible to ignore. You want lyrics that smell like smoke and coffee, lyrics that...
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How to Write Soft Grunge Songs
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How to Write Soft Grunge Songs

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 1, 2025
You want songs that feel like a bruised diary entry and a worn sweater at the same time. Soft grunge is that awkward perfect combo of q...
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Hyphy Songwriting Advice
Songwriting Advice

Hyphy Songwriting Advice

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 2, 2025
Want to make people lose their minds on the first drop? Hyphy lives for chaos that feels curated. Hyphy songs are loud, proud, and buil...
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How to Write a Song About Focus And Concentration
How to Write Songs About Life Situations

How to Write a Song About Focus And Concentration

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 2, 2025
You want a song that locks a listener in like coffee without the shakes. You want a lyric that pins attention to an image. You want a h...
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