Posts by Toni Mercia
How to Write a Song About Work-Life Balance
You want a song that gets people nodding in meetings and crying in the shower. You want a hook that slaps like cold coffee at nine AM a...
Hipster Hop Songwriting Advice
Hipster hop, a subgenre of hip hop, is characterized by its laid-back, atmospheric sound and often, introspective lyrics. As a songwrit...
How to Write Gqom Lyrics
You want lyrics that hit like a bassdrop and stick like gum on a stadium boot. Gqom is raw, repetitive, and built for the floor. The wo...
How to Write Adult Hits Songs
Adult hits is that sweet spot between familiar and fresh where your song sounds like friend who always knows the right party story. If ...
Aldo Marin, VP A&R at Cutting Records, Inc Contact Details
Aldo Marin is a renowned music industry professional who currently serves as the Vice President of A&R (Artists and Repertoire) at ...
How to Write Lyrics About Beatboxing
You want lyrics that make people feel the beat before the beat hits. You want lines that snap, mouth percussion that scares your neighb...
How to Write Active Rock Songs
You want a song that punches through a bar PA and makes strangers air drum like they know the words. Active rock is the radio friendly ...
How to Write Lyrics About Activism
You want your song to matter. You want people to hum the chorus at a march and to screenshot the hook and send it with a prayer emoji. ...
Music Managers in Durham
Picture this: you’re jamming in a downtown Durham studio, dreaming up your next hit, when suddenly you realize you need someone who can...
Psychedelic Music Songwriting Advice
Psychedelic music, with its mesmerizing soundscapes and mind-bending lyrics, has captivated audiences for decades. As a songwriter, tap...