Posts by Toni Mercia
Hokkien Pop Songwriting Advice
You want a Hokkien pop song that hits like a punchline and holds like a warm bowl of beef noodle soup. You want lines that land in the ...
How to Write Lyrics About Sadness
You want the kind of sad song that makes people cry in their cars and then blast it the next day. You want lines that land like a bruis...
How to Write a Song About Weight Loss
You want a song that feels true without sounding like a wellness ad. Maybe you are celebrating a milestone. Maybe you are still two che...
How to Write Lyrics About Corruption
You want a song that punches the truth and still gets played at parties. You want language that stings but does not preach. You want an...
Music Publishing Companies
Ever wondered if there's a secret society behind the music you love, where wordsmiths and note-smiths team up to launch the next chart-...
A&R Looking for Artist
Ever wondered what it really means when you see “A&R Looking for Artist” flashing across your socials? It’s like that neon sign inv...
How to Write Songs About Explanation
You are trying to explain yourself in a song. Maybe you want to say sorry without sounding weak. Maybe you want to justify a bad choice...
How to Write Lyrics About Forgiveness
You want to write a song about forgiveness that feels true not cheesy. You want lines that sting and then soothe. You want a chorus tha...
Talent Scout Music Industry
Ever felt like the next big hit is hiding in plain sight, waiting for the perfect ear to discover its magic? Welcome to the wild, whims...
Settlement Sheets You Never See Or Verify - Traps & Scams Every Musician Must Avoid
If you think your music money is safe because a label or distributor emailed you a royalty check once a year, think again. There are wh...