Posts by Toni Mercia
How to Write Texas Blues Songs
You want a song that sounds like a dusty neon sign at two AM and hits like a truth you did not know you needed. You want lyrics that sm...
Kate Bush - Running Up That Hill Song Lyric Breakdown For Songwriters
This is not a fan essay. This is a clinic. We will dissect the lyric craft behind Kate Bush's Running Up That Hill so you can steal the...
Josh Bailey, Sr VP A&R at Curb Records Contact Details
Who is Josh Bailey?
Josh Bailey is the Senior Vice President of A&R at Curb Records, a renowned independent record label based in N...
360 Percentages That Never Sunset - Traps & Scams Every Musician Must Avoid
Welcome to the music business jungle. This article is your machete, headlamp, and a shot of espresso. If you are a songwriter, producer...
How to Write Baroque Pop Lyrics
Baroque pop is that deliciously dramatic cousin of indie pop who still wears a powdered wig for photos. It blends theatrical classical ...
Kate LaBrel, VP A&R at Warner Bros Records Contact Details
As a musician, getting in touch with industry professionals like Kate LaBrel, VP A&R at Warner Bros Records, can be a game-changer ...
How to Write North American Songs
You want a song that feels like it came from the corner of your city or the middle of nowhere and sounds like it could rule playlists f...
How to Write Songs About Tradition vs. Change
You want a song that tugs at the family altar and then kicks open the window. You want listeners to feel the warmth of a ritual and the...
How to Write Songs About Loneliness
You want a song that does more than say lonely. You want a song that puts the listener in the room where the loneliness happened. You w...
How to Write Free Funk Lyrics
You want words that sit in the pocket and then punch your brain out of its seat. Free funk lyrics live in that contradiction. They ride...