Posts by Toni Mercia
Regional Songwriting Advice
You want your song to feel true where it was written and believable anywhere it is heard. That weird little bar you played last Tuesday...
Psychobilly/Punkabilly Songwriting Advice
Prior to diving into songwriting advice, it's essential to have a solid grasp of the Psychobilly/Punkabilly genre. This fusion of punk'...
How to Write Australian Country Songs
Want to write a country song that smells like the outback and sounds like a packed pub at closing time? You are in the right place. Thi...
How to Write Lyrics About Board Games
Want to make a song that hits like a critical success roll? You want lines that feel nerdy without being niche nerdy. You want metaphor...
Chinese Hip Hop Songwriting Advice
You want verses that cut through the noise and hooks that get stuck in Douyin. You want flows that respect tones and still slap in a cl...
Notable Music Managers
Ever wondered who’s the secret sauce behind your favorite jams and chart-toppers? Picture a behind-the-scenes maestro, part strategist,...
How to Write Lyrics About Drum Solos
You want lyrics that make a drum solo matter. You want lines that turn a fill into a narrative beat, that make a snare roll feel like a...
How to Write Contemporary Hit Radio Songs
You want a song that radio DJs play and crowds sing back. You want something that clicks on first listen and still feels personal enoug...
Acid Rock Songwriting Advice
You want riffs that hit like a punchline to the brain. You want solos that feel like a memory you had at three in the morning. You want...
How to Write Hypnagogic Pop Songs
You want a song that feels like a lucid nap and a secret memory at the same time. Hypnagogic pop is a style that lives in the borderlan...