Posts by Toni Mercia
Songwriting Practice
Practice is the secret sauce nobody tells you about until you decide to actually get good. You do not need magic. You need reliable hab...
How to Write Algorave Lyrics
Algorave, a fusion of algorithmic music and rave culture, is a unique and captivating genre that requires a distinct approach to lyric ...
How to Write Lyrics About Internet Addiction
You want a song that nails the weird, sticky feeling of being online more than living. You want lines that sting, images that sit in th...
How to Write Psychedelic Folk Songs
You want songs that feel like sunrise in a forest and a lucid dream at the same time. You want lyrics that read like a postcard from an...
How to Write Méringue Lyrics
You want lyrics that make bodies move and mouths shout every chorus. Méringue is a party monster with feet that never stop. The words m...
Lana Garland, Creative Director at BET Networks Contact Details
As a musician, getting your work noticed by industry professionals can be a daunting task. Lana Garland, Creative Director at BET Netwo...
How to Write Mbube Songs
Want to write a song that sounds like a roar from a stadium and a bedtime prayer at once? Welcome to Mbube. This guide gives you the hi...
Tarantella/Pizzica Songwriting Advice
You want a song that makes people stomp the floor and forget their problems for a night. You want a hook that tastes like sunburn and e...
How to Write Lyrics About World Music
You want lyrics that feel like a passport stamp rather than a tacky souvenir T shirt. You want songs that soak up global rhythms and im...
How to Write Creole Music Lyrics
You want Creole lyrics that feel alive and make people move and feel the truth. You want words that sound natural to native ears and hi...