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How to Write Industrial Folk Songs
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How to Write Industrial Folk Songs

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 1, 2025
You want a song that smells like sawdust and oil but sings like a campfire confession. Industrial folk blends the throat of traditional...
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Elliott Smith - Between the Bars Song Lyric Breakdown For Songwriters
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Elliott Smith - Between the Bars Song Lyric Breakdown For Songwriters

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 6, 2025
Short version You are about to learn how Elliott Smith makes a tiny, whispery song feel like a confession written on the inside of your...
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How to Write Mainstream Jazz Songs
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How to Write Mainstream Jazz Songs

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 1, 2025
Want to write jazz songs that sound like they belong in a smoky club yet land on playlists and in playlists of people who pretend to un...
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How to Write Lyrics About Responsibility
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How to Write Lyrics About Responsibility

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 2, 2025
Responsibility. The word makes some people tighten their jaw and others reach for a paper plate and napkin tablecloth to avoid the foll...
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How to Write Lyrics About Future
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How to Write Lyrics About Future

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 2, 2025
Writing about the future is a superpower for songwriters. It lets you be prophetic, obsessed, hopeful, terrified, or wildly optimistic....
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How to Write Old-Time Bluegrass/Appalachian Bluegrass Songs
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How to Write Old-Time Bluegrass/Appalachian Bluegrass Songs

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
July 23, 2024
Before diving into the world of writing Old-Time Bluegrass/Appalachian Bluegrass songs, it's essential to understand the rich history a...
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Mario Lyte, Senior Manager, A&R Administration at Universal Music Group Contact Details
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Mario Lyte, Senior Manager, A&R Administration at Universal Music Group Contact Details

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
December 29, 2024
Mario Lyte is a highly respected figure in the music industry, serving as the Senior Manager of A&R Administration at Universal Mus...
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Marc Tanner, Partner at Chime Ent Contact Details
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Marc Tanner, Partner at Chime Ent Contact Details

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
October 6, 2024
Marc Tanner is a partner at Chime Entertainment, a leading talent management and entertainment company. As a seasoned industry professi...
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A&R Manager
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A&R Manager

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
March 26, 2025
Ever wondered who holds the backstage pass to the music industry’s hottest discoveries? Meet the A&R Manager, a savvy, trendsetting...
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How to Write Songs About Authenticity
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How to Write Songs About Authenticity

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 2, 2025
Authenticity is the thing listeners say they want and then immediately judge you for when you try too hard. Welcome to the paradox. You...
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