Posts by Toni Mercia
How to Write Lyrics About Harmony
You want a song about harmony that does not read like a Pinterest quote with a guitar. You want words that feel honest, images that do ...
Darkcore Songwriting Advice
Darkcore, a subgenre of drum and bass, is characterized by its fast-paced rhythms, heavy basslines, and often, eerie soundscapes. As a ...
Michelle Carnero, Artist Manager at Direct Management Group, Inc
Michelle Carnero is a highly respected Artist Manager at Direct Management Group, Inc., a leading talent management company in the musi...
How to Write Caribbean Lyrics
You want lyrics that hit like a bassline at Carnival. You want words that taste like salt and sugar, that sit right on top of a riddim,...
How to Write Songs About Choice
Choice is dramatic music waiting to happen. Every time a character picks a thing they accept more than an action. They accept a life. T...
How to Write Songs About Interaction
You want a song that sounds like two people in a room, a crowd yelling back, or the notification tone that ruined your insomnia. Songs ...
How to Write Arabic Music Songs
You want an Arabic song that punches your heart and makes strangers send voice notes saying I cried now what did you do. You want melod...
How to Write Chill-Out Lyrics
You want lyrics that float like a late night playlist. You want words that sound like a soft exhale. You want lines that make listeners...
How to Write Boogie Lyrics
You want lyrics that shove a body onto the dance floor. You want words that sit in the pocket and make the groove feel inevitable. You ...
How to Write Songs About Solitude
You want a song that makes listeners feel seen while they are alone, stuck on their couch, or pretending they are fine. Songs about sol...