Posts by Toni Mercia
Lo-Fi Songwriting Advice
Lo-fi songwriting, also known as low-fidelity songwriting, refers to the process of creating music with a DIY (do-it-yourself) ethos, o...
Sunshine Pop Songwriting Advice
This is for anyone who wants a song that feels like sunglasses on a Tuesday. Sunshine pop is the genre that refuses to be moody before ...
How to Write Lyrics About Activism
You want your song to matter. You want people to hum the chorus at a march and to screenshot the hook and send it with a prayer emoji. ...
Music Industry Managers and Agents
Welcome to the wild ride of the music industry where managers and agents are the unsung heroes steering your career from local gigs to ...
Heather Crane, Label Coordinator at Dine Alone Records Contact Details
As a musician, getting in touch with the right people in the industry can be a game-changer for your career. Heather Crane, Label Coord...
How to Write Chill-Out Songs
You want a song that puts listeners on a slow exhale and keeps them there. Chill out songs are the audio equivalent of a late night wal...
How to Write a Song About Music Technology
You want to write a song that sings about the tools, the feels, and the chaos of making music today. Maybe you love a battered synth, m...
How to Write Horror Punk Lyrics
Want lyrics that smell like stale beer and cemetery dirt while still getting stuck in the brain? Horror punk is a deliciously aggressiv...
Asian Underground Songwriting Advice
As a musician, you're likely familiar with the term "Asian Underground" – a genre that emerged in the 1990s, blending traditional Asian...
How to Write a Song About Losing A Friend
You want a song that feels honest and not like a Hallmark card in a cheap frame. Losing a friend can be a confusing stew of anger, nost...