Posts by Toni Mercia
How to Write Musical Improvisation Lyrics
Want to sound like you were born improvising on stage even when you are winging it? Good. That is the vibe. Improvisation lyrics are th...
Mainstream Hardcore Songwriting Advice
Mainstream hardcore songwriting is a unique blend of aggression, melody, and catchy hooks. It's a genre that requires a deep understand...
How to Write Songs About Truth
If you want a song that hits like sunlight through a motel window you need lyrics that feel true. Truth in a song is not the same as a ...
Afro Rock Songwriting Advice
Want to marry a West African groove with electric guitar attitude and make it sound honest rather than like a tourist in a t shirt? Goo...
How to Write Lyrics About Procrastination
You are late to your own life. You have a to do list that judges you silently. You keep writing the list instead of doing anything on t...
Ragga Jungle Songwriting Advice
You want a jungle tune that makes spines quake and boots start a small riot. You want bass that hits like a promise. You want ragga voc...
How to Write Progressive Pop Songs
Progressive pop sounds like a contradiction at first. Pop wants the chorus to slap hard and fast. Progressive music wants to take you o...
How to Write a Song About Productivity Hacks
You want a song that makes listeners laugh, nod, and steal your chorus as a life motto. Whether you are writing a sly indie joke about ...
Are Music Managers Important
Ever sat in your room with a half-finished lyric scribbled on a napkin, wondering if that elusive breakthrough is a mix of raw talent o...
Jello Biafra, A&R Manager at ALTERNATIVE TENTACLES Contact Details
As an A&R manager at Alternative Tentacles, Jello Biafra is a key figure in the music industry. For musicians looking to get their ...