Posts by Toni Mercia
Death Industrial Songwriting Advice
Death industrial music is a subgenre of industrial music that emerged in the 1980s, characterized by its dark, aggressive, and often pr...
Rappers and Managers Music Cannot
Ever noticed how some rappers spit verses that managers just can’t box in? Welcome to “Rappers and Managers Music Cannot” – a deep-dive...
Music Managers Looking for New Talent
Picture this: A dimly lit recording studio buzzes with creative energy, walls plastered with vintage gig posters, and in the midst of i...
How to Write Fandangos Songs
You want a fandango that smacks of tradition and still sounds like something your playlist will actually keep. Maybe you grew up in a c...
Latino Punk Songwriting Advice
You want songs that hit like a thrown tambourine and make the whole room scream your name. You want lines that are true to your barrio,...
How to Write Christian Rock Lyrics
You want to write Christian rock lyrics that hit like a sermon and swagger like a stadium anthem. You want language that says something...
How to Write Songs About Rivers
Rivers are dramatic by default. They carry history, secrets, lovers, trash, and hope. They are weather with a bank. Rivers can be a cha...
Managers Looking for Music Producers
Ever felt like managing a bustling creative team and finding that perfect music producer is like searching for a rare vinyl record at a...
Sufjan Stevens - Mystery of Love Song Lyric Breakdown For Songwriters
Quick truth. If you want a masterclass in quiet heartbreak delivered like a small kitchen confession, study this song. Sufjan Stevens m...
How to Write Songs About Rejection
You got ghosted. You did the safe thing and leaned in. The universe handed you a No and a blank text bubble. Now you want to write that...