Posts by Toni Mercia
Guaracha (Edm) Songwriting Advice
What is Guaracha?
Guaracha is a subgenre of Electronic Dance Music (EDM) that originated in the Caribbean, particularly in Cuba and Pue...
How to Write Alt-Jazz Lyrics
You want lyrics that feel like a smoky rooftop conversation with a vinyl record that remembers your secrets. Alt Jazz lives in the spac...
Email Interscope Records
So, you’re ready to drop an email to Interscope Records and kickstart your journey to stardom—but where do you even begin? Whether you’...
Jett Black, Owner & Booking Agent at Nocturnal Movements
Jett Black is a well-respected figure in the music industry, serving as the owner and booking agent at Nocturnal Movements. With years ...
How to Write Russ Music Songs
You want blunt honesty, a hook that grabs the heart and the playlist, and a beat that makes your chest tap like it has opinions. Russ s...
Barry Bookin, Booking Agent at Chaplin Entertainment
As a musician, getting your music in front of the right people can be a daunting task. One of the most important connections you can ma...
How to Write Dancehall Songs
You want a song that makes people jump out of chairs and forget their problems for three minutes. You want a riddim that gets stuck in ...
How to Write Instrumental Songs
Instrumental music says things words cannot. It can make someone cry in a coffee shop, win a video game level, sell a million streams w...
Nagoya Kei Songwriting Advice
Want to write songs that smell like midnight cigarettes in a rain slick alley and still get stuck in your head? Nagoya kei is the moody...
Hard Trance Songwriting Advice
You want a track that punches the chest and lights heads on fire. You want a melody that hooks on the first drop and a breakdown that m...