Posts by Toni Mercia
How to Write Songs About War
You want a song about war that lands like a punch and holds like a hug. You want listeners to feel the dust, the fear, the weird quiet ...
City Pop Songwriting Advice
City Pop, a subgenre of J-Pop, emerged in the late 1970s and flourished throughout the 1980s in Japan. Characterized by its fusion of j...
How to Write Mbube Lyrics
Mbube, also known as Township Jive, is a genre of South African music that originated in the 1940s. Characterized by its unique blend o...
How to Write Songs About Aging
Want to write a song about getting older without sounding preachy or like a Hallmark card on repeat? Good. This guide brutally explains...
How to Write Gamelan Songs
You want a gamelan song that feels ancient and new at the same time. You want pulsating gongs, interlocking metalophones, a melody that...
Commission On Income They Didn't Touch - Traps & Scams Every Musician Must Avoid
Someone just told you they are owed commission on money you never received. You want to laugh, then cry, then burn the contract. Welcom...
Songwriting Workshops
You want to stop hoarding unfinished song ideas and start shipping hits. You want feedback that does not feel like a funeral for your w...
How to Write Rhythmic Oldies Lyrics
You want lyrics that move like a jukebox groove. You want words that sit in the pocket, breathe with the backbeat, and make listeners n...
Andrew McWilliams, Booking Agent at Red 11 Music
Andrew McWilliams is a respected booking agent at Red 11 Music, a leading talent agency that represents a diverse range of artists and ...
How to Write Songs About Destiny
Destiny sounds big. It smells like cinematic lighting and smells like smoke machines and it also looks like your ex on the subway at 2 ...