Posts by Toni Mercia
How to Write Lyrics About Journalism
You want a song that reads like a perfect lede and hits like a headline. You want language that smells like coffee and newsprint and vo...
How to Write Trap (Edm) Songs
You want a song that hits in the chest and in the algorithm. You want 808s that feel like an earthquake and drops that make people lose...
How to Write Raï Songs
You want a Raï song that hits like a late night confession on the radio. You want a voice that feels like it is telling you a truth it ...
Best Way To Write A Song
You want to write a song that grabs attention fast and does not let go. You want something your friends will hum in the shower and stra...
How to Write Russian Pop Lyrics
Want a Russian pop chorus that people hum on the tram and then put on repeat on TikTok? Great. You also want lyrics that sound natural ...
How to Write a Song About Self-Discovery
You want a song that feels like opening a door to your own messy closet and finding a throne inside. You want lyrics that say I changed...
How to Write Morlam Songs
You want a Morlam song that slaps in the rice fields and bops in the club. Whether you want the traditional throat bending soul of Isan...
How to Write Gabber Lyrics
Want lyrics that sound like a cement mixer full of adrenaline? Gabber is ruthless and honest. It is short, loud, and often ridiculous i...
Louisiana Blues Songwriting Advice
Louisiana Blues is a unique and captivating genre that has been shaped by the state's rich cultural heritage. Born out of the African A...
How to Write Drone Lyrics
You want words that become part of the soundscape. You want a lyric that feels like a weather system. It does not need to tell you a fu...