Posts by Toni Mercia
Funk Fusion Genres Songwriting Advice
Funk fusion is a genre-bending style that combines the rhythmic complexity of funk with the harmonic sophistication of jazz and rock. A...
British Dance Band Songwriting Advice
Want to write bangers that get people dancing, crying, moshing, or awkwardly pretending they nodded along? This guide is for anyone who...
How to Write Lyrics About Battle
You want a lyric that feels like armor and a headline at the same time. You want words that bruise and inspire. You want imagery that r...
Sachem High School Music Managers
Step into the vibrant back stage of Sachem High School Music Managers, where creativity meets organization and every beat is an opportu...
How to Write Songs About Youth
You want songs that feel like a mixtape burned in the backseat of a first car. You want lines that nail the ache, the stupid bravery, a...
How to Write Gothic Country Songs
You want a song that smells like dust, whiskey and candle wax while it creeps into the back of the listener's skull. Gothic Country is ...
How to Write Drone Lyrics
You want words that become part of the soundscape. You want a lyric that feels like a weather system. It does not need to tell you a fu...
How to Write Lyrics About Backpacking And Trekking
You want lyrics that smell like campfire and dirt without sounding like a National Park brochure. You want lines that make a listener f...
Joe Sigmund, Senior Booking Agent at Surefire Agency
As a musician, getting your foot in the door with a reputable booking agency can be a game-changer for your career. One of the most inf...
How to Write Southeast Asian Songs
Yes you can write a banger that sounds like it belongs in a kopitiam, a night market, or a summer festival by the beach. Southeast Asia...