Songwriting Advice

04 Jul

A&R and Manager Advice

What Percent Do Music Managers Get

March 26, 2025
By Toni Mercia

If you've ever wondered whether your music manager is mythically eating 50% of your royalties or just nibbling a modest slice of the pi...

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16 Aug

How to Write Lyrics About Life Situations

How to Write Lyrics About Tango

August 16, 2024
By Toni Mercia

Understanding the Essence of Tango Tango, a sensual and passionate dance form, originated in the late 19th century in Argentina and Uru...

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06 Dec

Find Music A&R Contact Details

Eli Wolf, President at BLUE NOTE RECORDS Contact Details

December 6, 2024
By Toni Mercia

As a musician, getting in touch with industry professionals like Eli Wolf, President at Blue Note Records, can be a game-changer for yo...

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19 Aug

How to Write Lyrics

How to Write Brostep Lyrics

August 19, 2024
By Toni Mercia

Before diving into the world of brostep lyrics, it's essential to understand the genre's origins and its lyrical predecessors. Brostep,...

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07 Dec

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Alan Grunblatt , President at E1 MUSIC GROUP Contact Details

December 7, 2024
By Toni Mercia

Alan Grunblatt is a renowned music industry executive who serves as the President of E1 Music Group, a leading independent music compan...

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10 Sep

Find Music A&R Contact Details

Jerry Howson, Head Of A&R at Barbarian Productions Contact Details

September 10, 2024
By Toni Mercia

As a musician, getting in touch with industry professionals like Jerry Howson, Head of A&R at Barbarian Productions, can be a cruci...

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31 Jul

Songwriting Advice

Baltimore Club Songwriting Advice

July 31, 2024
By Toni Mercia

Baltimore Club music is a unique and energetic genre that originated in the 1980s in Baltimore, Maryland. Characterized by its fast-pac...

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23 Oct

How to Write Songs

How to Write Ragga Jungle Songs

October 23, 2024
By Toni Mercia

Ragga jungle is a subgenre of drum and bass that emerged in the mid-1990s. It's characterized by its fast-paced rhythm, heavy basslines...

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11 Mar

Songwriting Advice

Song Writing Contest

March 25, 2025
By Toni Mercia

Ready to drop the mic on mediocrity and flex your lyrical muscles? Whether you’re a bedroom bard, a streaming superstar in the making, ...

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27 Jul

How to Write Songs

How to Write Truck-Driving Country Songs

July 27, 2024
By Toni Mercia

A truck-driving country song is a subgenre of country music that celebrates the life and experiences of truck drivers. These songs ofte...

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