Posts by Toni Mercia
Slacker Rock Songwriting Advice
You want the vibe of someone who barely tried and somehow changed your life. Slacker rock is the art of sounding like you woke up five ...
Minimal Psytrance [Ru] Songwriting Advice
Ты хочешь, чтобы твой минимальный психоделический транс пробивался в танцзал и в наушники одновременно. Хочешь трек который покорит ди-...
How to Write Brega Lyrics
You want a lyric that makes people cry into their cheap beer and then dance under a tent at midnight. Brega is the genre that lets you ...
Urbano Music Songwriting Advice
You want bangers. You want songs people sing in cars, in clubs, and at 3 a.m. after a bad decision. Urbano is the sound that moves bodi...
How to Write Songs About Dance
You want a song that makes people hit the floor and keep swiping the playlist. You want a lyric that either makes a dancer feel seen or...
How to Write Western Swing Lyrics
You want lyrics that make people tip their hat laugh a little and then cry into their beer while tapping their feet. Western Swing is a...
Mainstream Hardcore Songwriting Advice
Mainstream hardcore songwriting is a unique blend of aggression, melody, and catchy hooks. It's a genre that requires a deep understand...
How to Write Acid Rock Songs
You want a song that makes the room wobble, the lights melt, and someone say out loud that it feels like time folded into a guitar solo...
Crossover Thrash Songwriting Advice
If you like the speed of thrash and the attitude of hardcore punk you are in the right place. Crossover thrash is that glorious, sweaty...
Al Salzillo, President / Owner at Nightside Entertainment
Al Salzillo is the President and Owner of Nightside Entertainment, a prominent figure in the music industry. As a music professional, y...