Posts by Toni Mercia
25 Chorus Formulas: AAA ABAB Add On Tails That Hook and Stick
You want a chorus that slaps, not one that sleeps on the couch of forgettability. You want listeners to hum your chorus on the bus, in ...
Head of A&R
Picture this: You're in a buzzing, neon-lit studio where hit songs are born, and you’re at the helm as the Head of A&R, a role that...
How to Write Progressive Electronic Songs
You want a track that takes listeners on a trip. Not a carnival ride. A journey. Progressive electronic music is about motion over time...
How to Write Stoner-Doom Songs
Stoner doom is weight, sway, and slow fire. You want riffs that feel like molasses sliding off a cliff. You want guitars that buzz like...
How to Write Songs About Confidence
You want a song that walks into the room like it already owns the place. You want lyrics that make people stand a little straighter. Yo...
How to Write a Song About Bullying
Want to write a song about bullying that hits like a gut punch and then hands out a hug? Great. You also want to avoid sounding preachy...
How to Write Progressive Soul Lyrics
You want lyrics that feel both ancient and brand new. You want lines that make people lean forward and then lean back with a slow smile...
How to Write Lyrics About Failure
Failure is a weirdly rich songwriting subject. It is messy, awkward, embarrassing, and sometimes hilarious. It is also universal. Every...
How to Write Lyrics About Fitness And Exercise
You want a fitness song that makes people move and feel like a legend while they sweat. You want lines that pump energy into a stubborn...
How to Write K-Pop: Sections, Chants, Post Chorus Magic
Want a K-Pop song that lands in the heart, trends on socials, and sparks a fanchant the minute the chorus hits? You are in the right pl...