Posts by Toni Mercia
How to Write Folk Rock Lyrics
You want lyrics that smell like old coffee and new freedom. You want lines that sit in the listener like a song they half remember from...
How to Write Electronic Rock Lyrics
You want lyrics that punch through massive synths and a crashing drum kit. You want lines that will sit on top of distortion and sidech...
How to Write Rockabilly/Neo-Rockabilly Songs
Rockabilly, a genre that emerged in the 1950s, is a fusion of rock and roll, country, blues, and hillbilly music. It's characterized by...
How to Write Lyrics About Sacrifice
Sacrifice is a lyric writer gold mine. It contains pain and pride, regret and glory, and the kind of messy human detail that makes list...
Disco Songwriting Advice
Disco music is a genre that is all about energy, excitement, and getting people on the dance floor. As a songwriter, capturing the esse...
12 Revenue Streams for Songwriters Beyond Streaming Pennies
Tired of watching your streaming numbers climb while your bank account laughs at you? Same. Streaming pays something like confetti that...
Matt D'Arduini, SVP A&R at Sony Music Entertainment Contact Details
Matt D'Arduini is a renowned music industry professional, currently serving as the Senior Vice President of A&R at Sony Music Enter...
Multi Device Music Managers
Ever wished your music library could be as well-organized as your Netflix queue on every device you own? Well, welcome to the era of Mu...
How to Write Electro Songs
You want a track that slaps in a club and sounds expensive on headphones. You want synths that feel alive, drums that push people forwa...
How to Write Luk Thung Lyrics
If you want to write Luk Thung lyrics that hit like a funeral kazoo and heal like a bowl of noodle soup, you are in the right place. Lu...