Posts by Toni Mercia
How to Write Sung Poetry Songs
You want a song that reads like a poem and lands like a punchline. Sung poetry songs sit in the sweet spot where lyricism and melody ho...
How to Write Pagan Rock Lyrics
You want lyrics that smell like bonfires and actual human feeling. You want songs that read like a spell but hit like a fist. You want ...
Marvin Gaye - What’s Going On Song Lyric Breakdown For Songwriters
One song. A city of feeling. A masterclass in saying big things in small lines. If you write songs and you have not sat with Marvin Gay...
How to Write Alternative Hip Hop Songs
You want a song that sounds like you and nobody else. You want beats that make people tilt their head and lyrics that sting in the best...
How Much Do Business Managers Make in the Music Business
Picture yourself backstage at your favorite festival: the beats are pumping, the energy is electric, and behind the scenes, a savvy bus...
How to Write St. Louis Blues Songs
You want a St Louis blues song that smells like river steam and smells like late night neon. You want lyrics that talk like someone sit...
How to Write Songs About Disassembly
You want a song that makes dismantling feel like a ritual and not a trip to the hardware store. You want the listener to feel sparks, l...
Adult-Oriented Rock Songwriting Advice
So you want to write adult oriented rock songs that land like a hug from a bouncer. You want grit with grace. You want choruses that so...
How to Write Lyrics About Civil Rights
You want your song to matter without sounding preachy or performative. You want lyrics that honor lived experience and move people to f...
Apala Songwriting Advice
Apala is a drum powered storytelling engine with cultural weight and instant groove. If you want to write Apala songs that hit in the s...