Posts by Toni Mercia
Are Music Managers Important
Ever sat in your room with a half-finished lyric scribbled on a napkin, wondering if that elusive breakthrough is a mix of raw talent o...
Denpa Music Songwriting Advice
Denpa music, also known as Denpa-kei, is a subgenre of J-pop that originated in Japan in the 1990s. The term "denpa" literally means "r...
Jon Moskowitz, Talent Booking Agent at Universal Attractions Agency
Jon Moskowitz is a renowned talent booking agent at Universal Attractions Agency, a leading entertainment company that specializes in b...
How to Write Lyrics About Political Activism
You want to make music that matters. You want words that hit like a protest sign and melodies that lodge in the ear. You want to say so...
How to Write Lyrics About Self-Acceptance
Want to write a song that actually helps people feel less broken and more human? Cool. You are in the right place. This guide gives you...
How to Write Iranian Pop Songs
You want a track that sounds Iranian and feels modern. You want a hook that people in Tehran, Los Angeles, and London can hum in the sa...
Generate A Song
You want a whole song that slaps and does not suck. Maybe you are staring at a voice memo with a weird melody, or maybe you have 30 sec...
How to Write Lyrics About Storytelling
You want a lyric that reads like a short film and sings like an earworm. You want listeners to lean in, see a scene, and sing the hook ...
How to Write Britpop Songs
You want a song that sounds like it was written in a sweaty small venue then accidentally played on a national radio show. You want jan...
Danish Traditional Music Songwriting Advice
Yes you can write a modern hit that smells faintly of rye bread and accordion grease while still sounding like it belongs on your playl...