Posts by Toni Mercia
Blackgaze Songwriting Advice
You want a storm and a cloud at the same time. You want the raw, snarling intensity of black metal and the washed out, narcotic haze of...
How to Write Songs About Interpretation
You want a song that makes people argue in the comments and still sing along in the car. You want lyrics that can mean three different ...
Dansband Songwriting Advice
Dansband music, also known as dansbandsmusik, is a genre of music originating from Sweden in the 1950s. The term "dansband" literally m...
How to Write Peteneras Lyrics
You want lyrics that sound like they were carved from midnight and raw guitar strings. Peteneras are one of those flamenco palos that c...
Billie Eilish - when the party’s over Song Lyric Breakdown For Songwriters
Quick truth You know this song. You have cried in the dark with it playing quietly like it knows your exact brand of poor life choices....
How to Write Noisegrind Songs
Noisegrind is the beautiful mess where noise music and grindcore hold hands and scream into a microphone until something fragile become...
Dennis Arfa, CEO & Booking Agent at Artist Group International
Dennis Arfa is a renowned CEO and booking agent at Artist Group International (AGI), a leading talent agency that represents some of th...
How to Write Deep House Lyrics
Deep house lyrics are sly. They whisper, not shout. They suggest a room, a body, a late night ache or a tiny celebration and then let t...
Alexander Vazelakis, Vice President, A&R at Ultra Records Contact Details
Who is Alexander Vazelakis?
Alexander Vazelakis is the Vice President of A&R at Ultra Records, a leading independent electronic dan...
How to Write Lyrics About Mourning
This is a practical guide for writing songs that handle loss with honesty and craft. You will find real life prompts, before and after ...