Posts by Toni Mercia
Hokum Blues Songwriting Advice
Hokum blues, a genre that originated in the 1920s, is a unique blend of blues, country, and folk music. Characterized by its witty lyri...
How to Write Hong Kong English Pop Lyrics
You want a chorus that lands like a tram on the Peak and a verse that smells like milk tea at midnight. You want the right balance of E...
Hard Dance Songwriting Advice
Before diving into the world of hard dance songwriting, it's essential to understand the genre itself. Hard dance is a subgenre of elec...
Kyrgyz Folk Music Songwriting Advice
You want songs that feel like mountain air and then slap like a bass drop. You want to honor centuries of nomad songs and still get str...
How to Write Goa Trance Lyrics
You want lyrics that make the crowd raise their hands and then think about the universe at 4 a.m. Goa trance is a weirdly elastic art f...
How to Write Roots Rock Lyrics
You want grit without sounding fake. You want anthems that smell like gasoline and coffee. You want lines that feel lived in not rehear...
Nikki Bennett, Director of Publicity at XL Recordings Contact Details
Nikki Bennett is a renowned figure in the music industry, serving as the Director of Publicity at XL Recordings, a leading independent ...
How to Write Lyrics About Life
You want a song that sounds like a diary entry acted out on a stage. You want lines that make people nod, laugh, cry, or tag a friend i...
How to Write Rumba Songs
Rumba is sweat, story, and body moving before the beat even arrives. If you want a song that makes people step closer to each other, cl...
Sally Browder, Staff Producer at Little Dog Contact Details
As a musician, getting in touch with industry professionals like Sally Browder, Staff Producer at Little Dog, can be a game-changer for...