Posts by Toni Mercia
How to Write Southern Hip Hop Songs
Southern hip hop is a mood, a streetwear vibe, and a history lesson you can rap. You want your lines to hit like low end in a packed cl...
How to Write Caribbean Songs
You want a song that makes people move, laugh, cry, and sing along at the same time. You want authenticity that does not sound like a t...
How to Write Smooth Jazz Lyrics
You want lyrics that slide like silk and sting like truth. Smooth jazz lyrics are a special kind of animal. They need to sound effortle...
Mákina Songwriting Advice
Mákina is a subgenre of electronic dance music that originated in the 1990s in Spain. Characterized by its fast-paced rhythm, catchy me...
Joe Conner, A&R Scout at Anders Music Contact Details
Who is Joe Conner?
Joe Conner is an A&R scout at Anders Music, a renowned music industry professional with a keen ear for talent. A...
Bluegrass Gospel Songwriting Advice
Bluegrass gospel music has a rich history that spans over a century, with its roots deeply embedded in traditional American folk music....
How to Write Anti-Folk Lyrics
You want lyrics that feel like a messy phone call you wish you had the courage to send. You want honesty that is funny and painful at t...
How to Write Lyrics About Society
You want to write songs about the world you live in without sounding like a lecture from your uncle at Thanksgiving. You want lines tha...
How to Write Hard Rock Songs
You want riffs that bruise and choruses that sing like a battle cry. You want lyrics that feel honest and vague at the same time so you...
How to Write Lyrics About Nature And Wilderness
You want a lyric that smells like mud and nostalgia and still fits in a playlist next to sad indie bangers. You want lines that feel tr...