Posts by Toni Mercia
How to Write French House Songs
You want that bubbly, sweaty, hands in the air French house sound. You want filtered disco loops that sound like champagne and diesel. ...
Dancehall Pop Songwriting Advice
Dancehall pop is a genre that combines the energetic and infectious rhythms of dancehall music with the catchy hooks and melodies of po...
Songo Songwriting Advice
You are about to learn how to write Songo songs that hit like a late night street party. Songo is more than a rhythm. It is attitude, n...
How to Write Songs About Focus
You want a song that feels like a laser beam and still has a personality. Songs about focus are tricky. Focus is invisible and messy. I...
How to Write Gqom Songs
You want a beat that hits like an empty alley at midnight and a vocal that sounds like a street chant someone remembers forever. Gqom i...
How to Write Lyrics About Tyranny
You want a lyric that punches through apathy and says something true about power. You want words that sting, images that stick, and a c...
How to Write Chillwave Lyrics
You want lyrics that smell like thrift store sweaters and late night windows with a city glow. You want words that feel fuzzy at the ed...
How to Write Lyrics About Agreement
You want a lyric that nails agreement. Not a boring handshake lyric. Not a legal contract lyric read by a sleep deprived lawyer. You wa...
Trap Songwriting Advice
Understanding the Genre: What is Trap Music?
Trap music, originating in the Southern United States, has evolved significantly since its...
How to Write Lyrics About Activism
You want to write songs that do more than play on a playlist. You want lyrics that make people march, sign a petition, share a post, hu...