Posts by Toni Mercia
Gumbe Songwriting Advice
Gumbe, a subgenre of Afrobeat, has taken the world by storm with its infectious rhythms, catchy melodies, and rich cultural heritage. A...
Laptronica Songwriting Advice
Laptronica, a subgenre of electronic music, has gained immense popularity in recent years. Characterized by its dreamy, atmospheric sou...
How to Write a Song About Loyalty
You want a song that makes people stand by you even if you once stole their fries. Loyalty is messy, heroic, petty, quiet, dramatic, an...
How to Write Lyrics About Music Scenes
You want a song that smells like sweat and cheap beer but sounds like art. You want listeners to feel like they were in the crowd, or o...
Rumba Songwriting Advice
You want rumba that moves bodies and breaks hearts at the same time. You want percussion that feels like a secret handshake and lyrics ...
Alina Kim, Booking Agent at Celebrity Talent Agency
Alina Kim is a prominent booking agent at Celebrity Talent Agency, a leading talent agency that represents some of the most influential...
How to Write Lyrics About Confrontation
Okay so you want to write a song where someone gets called out and it slaps like a reality show roast. You want the lines to sting but ...
When Is the Right Time to Find a Music Manager?
Picture this: you’re in your cozy bedroom studio, headphones on, fingers flying over your keyboard as you craft the next chart-topping ...
How to Write Grindcore Songs
You want a song that hits like a fist through drywall. You want riffs so tight they make people check for earthquakes. You want drums t...
Dire Straits - Brothers in Arms Song Lyric Breakdown For Songwriters
If you have ever cried in the car with the volume turned politely loud you are not alone. Brothers in Arms by Dire Straits lives in tha...