Posts by Toni Mercia
How to Write Disco House [Fr] Songs
Tu veux une piste qui fait lever les gens et qui reste collée au cerveau jusqu au lendemain. Tu veux du groove chaud, des basses rondes...
How to Write Heartland Rock Songs
You want songs that smell like leather seats, gas station coffee, and the ache of a town that will not quit. Heartland rock is the chro...
Michael Cuscuna, President at Mosaic Contact Details
Michael Cuscuna is a renowned music producer, historian, and archivist, best known for his work in the jazz music industry. He is the c...
How to Write a Song About Environmentalism
You want a song that makes people care without sounding like a lecture from a science teacher late to band practice. You want lyrics th...
Gothic Rock Songwriting Advice
You want a song that smells like a cemetery chapel and makes teenagers and thirtysomethings both cry and dance. You want riffs that cra...
New-Age Songwriting Advice
Embracing the Evolution of Songwriting
In today's music landscape, songwriting has become a highly competitive and ever-changing field...
Crossover Thrash Songwriting Advice
If you like the speed of thrash and the attitude of hardcore punk you are in the right place. Crossover thrash is that glorious, sweaty...
How to Write Funky House Songs
You want people to dance like they left their social anxiety at the coat check. You want basslines that slither into hips. You want cho...
How to Write Songs About Lies
Lies are delicious for songwriters. They come with built in drama, moral friction, and a built in reason for a chorus to explode. Lies ...
How to Write Songs About Weather
Weather is dramatic without trying. It moves without consent. It shows up at weddings and funerals. It ruins first dates, makes lovers ...