Posts by Toni Mercia
Rhythm And Blues Songwriting Advice
Rhythm and Blues, commonly referred to as R&B, is a genre of music that originated in the 1940s and has since evolved into a divers...
How to Write Songs About Civil rights
You want a song that hits like a truth bomb and also does not make things worse. You want to honor people who fought and struggle for j...
How to Write Boogaloo Lyrics
Boogaloo is a party with a rhythm section and a takeover plan. It is got feet stomping, hips negotiating with gravity, saxophones flirt...
Richest Music Managers
Picture this: you're at the crossroads of your music career, brainstorming your next blockbuster hit when your phone buzzes with a noti...
Americana Songwriting Advice
Understanding the Americana Genre
Americana is a genre that embodies the spirit of American roots music, blending elements of folk, co...
How to Write Acid Breaks Songs
You want your track to feel like a gutter party in a science lab. You want squelchy bass that bites and breaks that make people lose th...
How to Write Lyrics About Conversation
You want dialogue that sounds like a real human, not a script read by a robot trying to be edgy. Conversation in songwriting is the fas...
How to Write Nu Skool Breaks Lyrics
You want lyrics that hit like a bass drop but with brains and bite. Nu Skool Breaks is that gritty cousin of breakbeat that wears a lea...
How to Write Lyrics About Farewells
Farewells are emotional landmines and gold mines at the same time. They sting. They sting hard. They also live forever in playlists and...
Indie Music Managers
Welcome to the wild, unapologetic, and ever-evolving universe of indie music management, where creativity meets hustle and authenticity...