Posts by Toni Mercia
How to Write Central European States Songs
You want a song that feels like it came from the alleys behind the cathedral or the late night tram that smells faintly of fries and re...
Honky Tonk Blues Songwriting Advice
Understanding the Honky Tonk Blues Genre
The Honky Tonk Blues is a subgenre of country music that originated in the 1940s and 1950s. It...
How to Write New Wave Of American Heavy Metal Lyrics
You want lyrics that feel like a punch and a mirror at the same time. You want words that sound violent on the vocal cords and honest i...
How to Write Bluegrass (Story Speed Runs Harmony Stacks)
You want a bluegrass song that burns like a campfire story and smells like old cedar and fresh coffee. You want lyrics that race throug...
Kevin Moo, Co-Owner at Alpha Pup Contact Details
Kevin Moo is a renowned music industry professional who co-owns Alpha Pup, a prominent independent record label based in Los Angeles, C...
Frank Ocean - Thinkin Bout You Song Lyric Breakdown For Songwriters
If you write songs and you have not obsessively replayed Thinkin Bout You, pause your life and do it now. That song is a masterclass in...
David Hoffis, Audio Engineer at Columbia Artists
David Hoffis is a renowned audio engineer and mixer who has worked with some of the biggest names in the music industry. As an audio en...
Klezmer Songwriting Advice
You want songs that make people cry and stomp at the same time. You want melodies that sound ancient but not dusty. You want lyrics tha...
Acousmatic Music Songwriting Advice
Acousmatic music is a type of electroacoustic music that focuses on the sonic properties of sound itself, rather than its relationship ...
Indie Folk Songwriting Advice
So you want to write indie folk songs that feel like warm confessions and sound like they were recorded in a kitchen with a tape record...