Posts by Toni Mercia
How to Write Dutch House Lyrics
You want lyrics that explode at the drop and live in the crowd forever. Dutch house is the earworm that punches through festival mix no...
How to Write Songs About Stillness
Stillness makes people uncomfortable and obsessed at the same time. You want a song that honors quiet without sounding boring. You want...
How to Write Witch House Songs
You want a song that sounds like a midnight ritual played on a busted tape deck. You want vocals that sag like syrup. You want drums t...
Music Managers in Las Vegas
Hey there, future rockstars and lyrical legends! If you’ve ever daydreamed about hitting the neon-lit stages of Las Vegas or crafting c...
How to Write Middle Eastern Lyrics
You want lyrics that feel like they belong to the region and still sound like you. You want words that work with maqam and rhythm and t...
Producers Bryan
Ever wondered what happens when the creative genius of Producers Bryan collides with cutting-edge songwriting tools? Prepare to dive in...
Managers Who Stole Money From Music
Ever wondered how some music managers managed to pull off the ultimate bandit act, making off with what should have been hard-earned ro...
How to Write Garage Punk Songs
You want a song that hits like a beer can to the forehead in a parking lot and still makes people sing in the shower the next morning. ...
How to Write Cajun Songs
You want a song that makes people slap a table and stand up to dance. You want lyrics that smell like hot sauce and morning coffee. You...
How to Write Canadian Folk Music Songs
You want a song that smells like cedar smoke, Tim Hortons coffee, and honest grief that still manages to make people clap. Canadian fol...