Posts by Toni Mercia
Bongo Flava Songwriting Advice
Welcome to Bongo Flava bootcamp that actually speaks your language. If you want verses that hit like a sermon, hooks that your aunt yel...
Electronicore Songwriting Advice
Electronicore is a fascinating genre that combines the energy of electronic music with the aggression of metalcore. As a songwriter, ve...
How to Write Lyrics About Revolution
You want a lyric that feels like a fist in the air and a shoulder to lean on at the same time. You want words that can scream from a st...
Joan Baez - Diamonds & Rust Song Lyric Breakdown For Songwriters
This is not a scholarly obituary for a lyric. This is a map. We are going to unpack Joan Baez Diamonds & Rust like it is a luggage ...
Tarantella/Pizzica Songwriting Advice
You want a song that makes people stomp the floor and forget their problems for a night. You want a hook that tastes like sunburn and e...
Dark Wave Songwriting Advice
As a musician, tapping into the depths of human emotion can be a daunting task. Dark wave songwriting, in particular, requires a unique...
Doom Metal Songwriting Advice
You want riffs that feel like a collapsing cathedral. You want lyrics that sound like someone reading a last will with moonlight on the...
How to Write a Song About Adoption
You want a song that matters. You want it to feel truthful, not exploitative. You want a hook that sticks and verses that make listener...
How to Write Lyrics About Enemies
You want to write about someone who wronged you and make it feel epic, funny, and shareable. You do not want to sound petty or reckless...
Gogle Play Music Managers
Picture this: you're a millennial or Gen Z music creator surviving on a steady diet of caffeine, creativity, and catchy hooks, and you’...