Posts by Toni Mercia
How to Write Dream Trance Lyrics
You want lyrics that float through speakers and haunt playlists. You want phrases that sound like starlight and feel like late night co...
Proto-Punk Songwriting Advice
Want to write songs that sound like a punch in the mouth plus a wink? Proto punk is the cool ancestor to punk. It is scrappy, loud, raw...
Music Managers That Went to the Auc
Ever wondered how some music managers become the unsung heroes behind major chart-topping artists? It turns out that a few of them shar...
Dipesh Parmar, A&R Scout at Ministry of Sound Contact Details
Dipesh Parmar is an A&R Scout at Ministry of Sound, one of the most iconic and influential record labels in the music industry. As ...
How to Write Deep Funk Lyrics
You want lyrics that make people nod slow then dance fast. Deep funk lyrics do more than sound cool. They lock into the pocket of the r...
Ingrid Michaelson - The Way I Am Song Lyric Breakdown For Songwriters
Want to steal lessons from a tiny indie pop gem that sounds like a warm blanket and a wink at the same time? Ingrid Michaelson wrote a ...
How to Write Novelty Piano Songs
You want a piano song that makes people laugh, cry in a weird way, and immediately tell their friends about it. Novelty piano songs are...
How to Write Pop Lyrics
You want lyrics that hit like a notification you actually want to read. You want a chorus your friends can sing between bites of fries....
Klint Ruud, Booking Agent at Pier30 Music Agency
Klint Ruud is a respected booking agent at Pier30 Music Agency, a reputable company that specializes in booking and promoting live musi...
Zouglou Songwriting Advice
You want a Zouglou song that makes the crowd clap, laugh, and sing along like it is their birthright. You want lyrics that speak to dai...