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Bossa Nova Songwriting Advice

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 2, 2025
Want to write a bossa nova song that sounds like you stole it from a sunset rooftop in Rio but still bangs in your bedroom demo? Good. ...
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Exclusivity Bars You From Collabs That Pay Better - Traps & Scams Every Musician Must Avoid
Traps & Scams Every Musician Must Avoid

Exclusivity Bars You From Collabs That Pay Better - Traps & Scams Every Musician Must Avoid

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 6, 2025
If you think saying yes to exclusivity is a fast track to fame you are probably about to learn a costly lesson while eating ramen and r...
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How to Write Lyrics About Togetherness
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How to Write Lyrics About Togetherness

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 2, 2025
You want people to feel like they are in the room with you. You want lines that make couples squeeze hands. You want a chorus that beco...
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John Wayne McMann, Senior Vice President, Pop and Crossover Promotions at Atlantic Records Contact Details
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John Wayne McMann, Senior Vice President, Pop and Crossover Promotions at Atlantic Records Contact Details

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
July 23, 2024
John Wayne McMann is a renowned music industry executive who currently serves as the Senior Vice President of Pop and Crossover Promoti...
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How to Write Songs About Melody
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How to Write Songs About Melody

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 2, 2025
You want songs that people hum in the shower and text to their ex later for no good reason. You want melody that grabs attention on bar...
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How to Write Hip Hop Fusion Genres Lyrics
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How to Write Hip Hop Fusion Genres Lyrics

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 1, 2025
You want bars that slap and melodies that haunt the chorus. You want lyrics that sound like you and also sound like the future. Hip hop...
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Cody Phelps, Executive Assistant Manager at manilowselect.com Contact Details
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Cody Phelps, Executive Assistant Manager at manilowselect.com Contact Details

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
August 1, 2024
As a musician, getting in touch with industry professionals like Cody Phelps, Executive Assistant Manager at Manilow Select, can be a g...
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Music Production Managers
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Music Production Managers

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
March 26, 2025
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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How To Write A Song Step By Step

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 1, 2025
You want a song that hits in the chest and gets stuck in the head. You want structure that does the heavy lifting for you. You want lyr...
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Angie Somerside, MD at Mute (London) Contact Details
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Angie Somerside, MD at Mute (London) Contact Details

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
October 24, 2024
Who is Angie Somerside? Angie Somerside is the Managing Director of Mute Records, a renowned independent record label based in London. ...
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