Posts by Toni Mercia
Best Jewish Music Managers
Imagine blending the savvy hustle of the modern music industry with centuries of rich cultural tradition, and you get a recipe for succ...
Frat Rap Songwriting Advice
You want a frat rap song that makes a whole room lose its voice for three minutes. You want something that starts as a ten person chant...
New Mexico Music Songwriting Advice
New Mexico, known for its vibrant cultural heritage, has a thriving music scene that is deeply rooted in its rich history. From traditi...
Cinematic Soul Songwriting Advice
You want songs that feel like a movie and hit like a confession. Cinematic soul lives where lush orchestral textures meet raw human voi...
Plunderphonics Songwriting Advice
As a musician, you're likely no stranger to the concept of sampling in music. But have you ever heard of plunderphonics? This subgenre ...
How to Write Yodeling Songs
You want a yodel that makes people smile, stare, and maybe hand you cash at a busking spot. You want a hook that uses voice flips as pu...
How to Write Classic Soul Songs
You want a song that hits the chest and holds the room. You want the beat to breathe and the voice to say what the heart is too tired t...
Kidandali Songwriting Advice
Kidandali is not a checklist. It is a feeling you can wear like a loud shirt and a confident grin. If you want to write Kidandali songs...
How to Write Songs About Heartbreak
You want a song that makes people feel seen and possibly ugly cry at 2 a.m. You want lines that land like a punch and a melody that fee...
How to Write Electronic Pop Songs
Understanding the Genre
Electronic pop, also known as electropop, is a subgenre of pop music that heavily incorporates electronic eleme...