Posts by Toni Mercia
How to Write Songs About Longing
Longing is the music of wanting that never gets boring. It is the ache in your chest when you think about a late night text that never ...
Instrumental Hip Hop Songwriting Advice
Understanding the Basics of Instrumental Hip Hop
Instrumental hip hop, also known as hip hop instrumental or beat music, is a subgenre ...
Rob Dennler, Senior Creative Director at Marmoset Music Contact Details
Rob Dennler is a renowned Senior Creative Director at Marmoset Music, a leading music agency that provides original scores, soundtracks...
How to Write Shoegaze Lyrics
Shoegaze lyrics are not about telling a plot like a bad romcom. They are about creating a mood you can feel behind the amps. They are a...
How to Write Hellbilly Songs
You want rowdy, ragged, and unforgettable songs that smell of diesel and whiskey. You want lyrics that sound like a fistfight with a ju...
How to Write a Song About Zero Waste
You want a song that stomps, makes people laugh, and actually convinces them to bring a reusable cup. You want a chorus that gets stuck...
Christopher Alfano, Production Assistant at VH1 Contact Details
Christopher Alfano is a Production Assistant at VH1, a renowned American cable television network that is known for its music and enter...
Mitski - Your Best American Girl Song Lyric Breakdown For Songwriters
This is not a museum plaque analysis. This is brutal honesty with glitter. We will pull apart Mitski s Your Best American Girl line by ...
How to Write Trap Music Lyrics
You want lyrics that hit like a 808 through your chest and stick in the head like a street chant. Trap is more than a beat and a swagge...
What Do A&R Do
Ever wondered what secret sauce makes the music industry groove? Picture this: a group of savvy professionals with an uncanny knack for...