Posts by Toni Mercia
How to Write Lyrics About Reggae And Ska
You want songs that move people to sway or stomp while they remember your lines. You want grooves that feel like warm sunlight on a cra...
How To Write A Hip Hop Song
You want a hip hop song that punches the first time and grows teeth on the second listen. You want bars that make people nod and a hook...
How to Write Video Game Music Songs
You want your music to feel like part of the world. You want players to hum it walking away from the screen. You want your track to sup...
A&R Director
Ever wondered who holds the magic wand that transforms bedroom demos into billboard hits? Welcome to the dynamic, rollercoaster world o...
How to Write Māori Music Songs
You want to write songs that honour te ao Māori and actually sound good. You want language that lands, melodies that sit naturally with...
How to Write Calypso Songs
You want a calypso that makes people grin, think, and shake a foot at the same time. You want lyrics that roast a politician and comfor...
How to Write Lyrics About End
Writing about endings does not mean sounding maudlin or cliché. It means finding the exact little truth that makes a listener say yes w...
How to Write Italo Dance Lyrics
You want lyrics that feel like a midnight drive through neon, even when your life is a ramen and rent cycle. You want lines people can ...
How to Write a Song About Art And Culture
You want a song that makes people look twice. You want listeners to feel the paint on their fingers without being lectured. You want cu...
How to Write Celtic Rock Songs
You want a song that smells like peat smoke and chain reacts into a mosh pit. You want fiddles to cry and a guitar to punch back. You w...