Posts by Toni Mercia
How to Write Tropicalia Songs
You want a song that smells like warm rain on concrete and a protest banner folded into a love letter. Tropicalia or Tropicália is a mo...
Synth-Funk Songwriting Advice
Synth-funk, a genre that emerged in the late 1970s and early 1980s, is characterized by its infectious grooves, futuristic soundscapes,...
African Popular Music Songwriting Advice
You want a song that bangs in Lagos, resonates in Accra, and still gets the diaspora room singing every line back to you. You want rhyt...
Steve Tetrault, Co-Founder/President at GigSalad
Steve Tetrault is the Co-Founder and President of GigSalad, a leading online platform that connects event planners with talented perfor...
How to Write Lyrics About Folk Dance
You want lyrics that make bodies move and make elders nod like they know a secret. You want words that honor community and sound good w...
How to Write Lyrics About Board Games
Want to make a song that hits like a critical success roll? You want lines that feel nerdy without being niche nerdy. You want metaphor...
How to Write K-Pop Lyrics
If you want a chorus that gets screamed in stadiums and typed into fancams, this is your field guide. K-Pop is part music and part thea...
Visa/Immigration Mishandled Shows Canceled - Traps & Scams Every Musician Must Avoid
One minute you are headlining the main stage. Next minute you are sitting in an airport chair scrolling regret like it is your side hus...
Hard Nrg Songwriting Advice
Before diving into hard NRG songwriting advice, it's essential to understand the genre itself. Hard NRG, short for "new rave generation...
Music Connection Directory of Managers and Booking Agents
Picture this: you're an up-and-coming musician with a head full of fresh beats and lyrics that could make even the most stoic wall brea...