Posts by Toni Mercia
How to Write Songs About Regret
Regret is the human superglue. It sticks to memory and refuses to let go. A song about regret can make listeners feel seen, make them w...
Randall Grass, GM/VP A&R at Shanachie Contact Details
Randall Grass is a highly respected figure in the music industry, currently serving as the General Manager and Vice President of A&...
How to Write German Punk Songs
You want to scream, stomp, and mean it in German. You want short sentences that punch like a fist. You want characters that are messy a...
Iranian Pop Songwriting Advice
You want a Persian pop song that sounds like it was born to go viral and not to live in your drafts folder forever. You want a chorus t...
How to Write Lo-Fi House Songs
You want a groove that feels like a half remembered midnight party in a rooftop apartment. You want records that sound warm and slightl...
How to Write Dancehall Lyrics
You want lyrics that make people move, laugh, and remember the line they will shout back at the party. Dancehall is a living language o...
How to Write Nu-Disco Lyrics
Nu Disco lyrics need to taste like late night rooftop parties and old vinyl with a fresh filter. You want words that sit clean on a fou...
Music Managers to Follow on Periscope
Ready to catapult your music career into the stratosphere? Whether you're a budding songwriter or a bedroom producer dreaming of big-st...
Progressive Electronic Songwriting Advice
Before diving into songwriting advice, it's essential to understand the core elements of progressive electronic music. This genre is ch...
Indie Rock Songwriting Advice
You want a song that feels like late night in a broken down van and like the front row of a house show at the same time. You want riffs...