Posts by Toni Mercia
Arrangement Moves That Make Choruses Explode
You want the chorus to hit like a mic drop in a crowded barroom. You want people to forget their drink, forget their dignity, and sing ...
Pete Ganbarg, President A&R at Atlantic Records Contact Details
Pete Ganbarg is a renowned music industry executive who currently serves as the President of A&R at Atlantic Records. With a career...
How to Write Lyrics About Natural disasters
Want to write a song about a hurricane, earthquake, wildfire, tsunami, or freak weather event without sounding like a tabloid poem or a...
Recording Studios in Birmingham Al
Ever dreamed of dropping beats that make the world groove or penning lyrics that capture a generation’s vibe? Welcome to the vibrant, g...
How to Write European Free Jazz Songs
You want music that feels dangerous and honest. You want a tune that can explode into noise and then suddenly sound like home. European...
How to Write Lyrics About Disagreement
Arguments make visceral songs. They put two people in a room with too many feelings and not enough punctuation. A fight can be cinemati...
How to Write Lyrics About Armistice
You want to write a song about armistice that matters. It should feel like history and a personal story at once. It should hold grief a...
Baila Songwriting Advice
You want a Baila song that makes people spill drinks and then ask who made them feel that way. You want a beat that snaps hips and a ch...
Coldplay - The Scientist Song Lyric Breakdown For Songwriters
If you have ever wanted to steal emotional honesty without sounding like a Hallmark card, this one is for you. Coldplay's "The Scientis...
How to Write Turntablism Lyrics
You want lyrics that survive being sliced up, scratched, juggled, and used as weapons in the DJ arena. You want lines that sound dope w...