Posts by Toni Mercia
How to Write Protest Song Lyrics
You want your song to make people wake up, take a breath, and maybe carry a picket sign while singing along. Protest songs are not poli...
How to Write Corrido Lyrics
You want a corrido that hits like a story told by Abuela at midnight. You want characters that breathe. You want details that make list...
Janis Joplin - Me and Bobby McGee Song Lyric Breakdown For Songwriters
You love this song because it feels like freedom in fuzzy velvet boots. Janis Joplin took a country tune and gutted it with raw heart a...
Breakbeat Hardcore Songwriting Advice
Breakbeat hardcore is a subgenre of electronic dance music that originated in the early 1990s. Characterized by its fast-paced drum and...
Pop Rock Songwriting Advice
Want a song that punches, then makes people cry in a good way? Pop rock sits in that uncomfortable sweet spot where arena sized hooks m...
Jessica Harrison, Music Editor at Pitch n'' Sync Contact Details
As a musician, getting your music in front of the right people can be a game-changer for your career. Jessica Harrison, a music editor ...
Tim Dalbec, Director Pop and Adult Promotion at Atlantic Records Contact Details
As a musician, getting your music heard by the right people can be a daunting task. One of the most influential people in the music ind...
Danielle Spigner-Davis, Senior Publicist at BET Networks Contact Details
Danielle Spigner-Davis is a highly respected and accomplished Senior Publicist at BET Networks, a leading media company that specialize...
How to Write Songs About Rhyme
Rhyme is not a crutch. Rhyme is a superpower. Used badly rhyme sounds juvenile. Used well rhyme makes an ear full stay glued and sing a...
Marisa Brown, Artist Manager at Brilliant Corners Artist Management
Marisa Brown is a highly respected Artist Manager at Brilliant Corners Artist Management, a leading music management company that repre...