Posts by Toni Mercia
How to Write Hipster Hop Lyrics
Want rap that smells like cold brew and reads like a poetry zine? Welcome to hipster hop. This guide is for artists who love clever lin...
How to Write Lyrics About Solitude
You want solitude that sounds true and not like a diary entry someone left on a bus. You want lines that make people sit up in a cafe a...
Heavy Metal Songwriting Advice
You want riffs that punch like a stadium full of angry eagles. You want grooves that make the pit obey gravity on demand. You want lyri...
How to Write Post-Progressive Songs
Post progressive songs are for people who love the adventurous parts of prog rock but hate two hour guitar solos that make everyone che...
How to Write Songs About Allies
You want to write a song that honors someone who stands up for others. You want it to feel authentic. You want it to avoid sounding lik...
How to Write Songs About Breakups
You want a breakup song that feels like someone stole your journal and put it on the radio. You want lines people quote on social feeds...
How to Write Acid Breaks Lyrics
You want lyrics that slice through a wall of squelchy bass and mangled breakbeats. You want lines that people shout in a sweaty room an...
How to Write a Song About Tea Ceremonies
You want a song that smells like steam and wisdom but hits like a hook you can text your ex about. A song about tea ceremonies can be m...
How to Write Guajira Songs
You want a song that smells like sun baked dirt and cheap rum while still sounding like it belongs on stage. Guajira songs sit in a war...
How to Write Songs About Philanthropy
You want a song that makes people want to open their wallets and hug a stranger. You want words that land without sounding like a chari...