Posts by Toni Mercia
How to Write Slavic States Songs
You want a song that smells like winter smoke and old wood but hits like a club anthem. You want melodies that curl like a surname nobo...
The Core Emotion Method (CEM): A 5 Step Lyric Workflow
Welcome to the CEM. That stands for Core Emotion Method. Say it like it is. This is not a philosophy class. This is a practical, slight...
Dire Straits - Brothers in Arms Song Lyric Breakdown For Songwriters
If you have ever cried in the car with the volume turned politely loud you are not alone. Brothers in Arms by Dire Straits lives in tha...
Vispop Songwriting Advice
Want to write a vispop song that feels like a late night bonfire on a fjord and a TikTok earworm all at once? Good. You are in the righ...
How to Write a Song About Farming And Agriculture
Want to write a song that smells like dirt but sounds like fire? Good. Farming and agriculture are brimming with human drama, absurdity...
Edward Chmelewski, President at Blind Pig (San Francisco) Contact Details
As a musician, getting in touch with industry professionals like Edward Chmelewski, President at Blind Pig in San Francisco, can be a g...
Horrorcore Songwriting Advice
You want to scare the room, not confuse it. Horrorcore is not shock for shock value. Horrorcore is cinema with a beat. You want images ...
How to Write Eurodisco Lyrics
You want lyrics that hit the club and do not take off the sequins. You want lines that are transportive, cinematic, and singable while ...
How to Write Ikorodo Lyrics
You want bars that hit like a Lagos danfo in rush hour. You want the hook to slap, the chorus to be shouted back by the mini car speake...
How to Write Lyrics About Attention
You want a lyric that nails the itch. You want a chorus that feels like a notification ping in the chest. You want verses that show how...