Posts by Toni Mercia
How to Write Country En Español Songs
So you want to write Country en Español. Good. That means you like honest stories, dusty boots, and melodies that make your chest hurt...
How to Write Experimental Hip Hop Lyrics
You want bars that feel like a glitch in the matrix. You want images so weird they become earworms. You want flows that throw listeners...
Reaching Out to Music Managers
Ever felt that your music vibe is so on-point that it deserves to be managed by someone who truly gets it, but you just don’t know how ...
Music Video and Content Managers on TV
Picture this: you're binge-watching your favorite TV show when suddenly, a music video pops up that not only makes your heart race but ...
Canadian Country Songwriting Advice
As a country songwriter, understanding the Canadian country music scene is crucial to crafting songs that resonate with your target aud...
How to Write Pirate Metal Lyrics
You want songs that make people throw up their rum and crowd surf into the nearest plank. Pirate metal is theatrical, rowdy, and weirdl...
How to Write Digital Hardcore Lyrics
You want words that are weapons. You want lines that cut through distortion and crowd roar. You want lyrics that sound like a protest w...
Mozambique Songwriting Advice
Want to write a Mozambique song that hits like a street party and still sounds like you? Good. You are in the right place. This guide w...
How to Write Lingala Lyrics
You want a Lingala line that slaps and feels honest even to a grandma in Kinshasa. You want a chorus that people sing at bars, taxi sta...
Distributor Keeps Advances If You Leave - Traps & Scams Every Musician Must Avoid
Look. You signed for an advance, you celebrated, you bought ramen that was finally not instant. Then you tried to leave the distributor...