Posts by Toni Mercia
How to Write Complextro Songs
Complextro is electronic music with an attention deficit disorder that somehow still sounds cohesive. Think rapid-fire synth chops, agg...
How to Write Neurofunk Songs
You want your track to sound clinical, brutal, and strangely sexy at the same time. You want drums that make shoulders tense and bass t...
Jan DeFan, President/CEO at Abbywho, Inc. Contact Details
As a musician, getting in touch with industry professionals like Jan DeFan, President/CEO at Abbywho, Inc. can be a game-changer for yo...
Japanese Rock Songwriting Advice
You want a Japanese rock song that stomps, sings, and haunts the group chat at 3 a.m. You want riffs that people hum on the commute. Yo...
How to Write Lyrics About Sibling Rivalry
You want a song that makes people laugh and wince at the same time. You want lines that feel true enough to sting and melodic hooks tha...
How to Write Lyrics About Miracles
You want a miracle lyric that does not sound like a Hallmark card read by a sleep deprived DJ. You want wonder that lands like a small ...
Vocal Producing 101 (Comping Doubles Ad Libs)
You do not need a stadium mic or a tantrum from the singer to make vocals sound massive. You need decisions. Vocal producing is the art...
Yacht Rock Songwriting Advice
You want a song that smells like suntan lotion but sounds like a leather jacket at sea. Yacht Rock is soft around the edges and ruthles...
Mark Steiner, Co-Founder and C.E.O at GigSalad
Mark Steiner is a renowned entrepreneur and the Co-Founder and CEO of GigSalad, a leading online platform that connects event planners ...
How to Write a Song About Dance Therapy
You want a song that moves people in their bodies and in their guts. You want lyric lines that land like a guiding hand. You want rhyth...