Posts by Toni Mercia
How To Make A Beat
So you want to make a beat that bangs and gets people to send you voice notes that say wow. Welcome. This guide gives you the whole pro...
The War on Drugs - Red Eyes Song Lyric Breakdown For Songwriters
Listen up song nerds and late night lyric snackers. This is a full throat, seat belt required, friendly roast of The War on Drugs song ...
Emily McBride, Manager A&R at Fat Possum Contact Details
Emily McBride is a highly respected and influential figure in the music industry, currently serving as the Manager of A&R at Fat Po...
Scott Robinson, President at Dualtone Music Group Contact Details
Scott Robinson is a renowned music industry executive who serves as the President at Dualtone Music Group, an independent record label ...
How to Write Hi-Nrg Songs
You want a track that slams the room open and refuses to let anyone sit still. Hi NRG is nightclub adrenaline in audio form. It is the ...
How to Write Songs About Innocence
You want a song that feels like a childhood memory and punches like an honest adult confession. Songs about innocence are a tricky spec...
How to Write Lyrics About Optimism
You want hope that does not sound like a fortune cookie. You want optimism that feels human not preachy. You want lines people remember...
How to Write Livetronica Songs
You want music that makes people dance like they are trying to escape adulthood for three minutes. Livetronica mixes live playing with ...
How to Write Lyrics About Writing Skills
Yes you can make a song about punctuation and have people sing it on repeat. You can teach someone how to use an Oxford comma and get t...
Olympic Hymn Songwriting Advice
You want a song that makes a stadium hold its breath and a TV audience cry at the same time. You want phrases that people can sing on t...