Posts by Toni Mercia
Contemporary R&B Songwriting Advice
As a songwriter, crafting a contemporary R&B song that resonates with listeners requires a deep understanding of the genre's core e...
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...
How to Write Chiptune Lyrics
You love the 8 bit buzz and you want words that hit as hard as a jump sound effect. Chiptune is tiny speakers, pixel hearts, and melodi...
How to Write Guaracha (Edm) Lyrics
You want lyrics that hit like a conga slap in a packed club. Guaracha in electronic music is sweaty, bouncy, direct, and designed for t...
How to Write Krautrock Lyrics
You want lyrics that feel like a long highway at night. You want words that loop, slide, and land like a neon sign in a rain puddle. Yo...
How to Write Lyrics About Losing A Competition
You lost. Big whoop. Now sell it. Losing a competition can sting like a public tattoo you did in a bathroom stall. It can also be the f...
Haleigh Dever, Booking Agent at Skully’s Music Diner
Haleigh Dever is a respected booking agent at Skully's Music Diner, a popular music venue in Columbus, Ohio. As a booking agent, Haleig...
How to Write Lyrics About Rest
You want to write a song that makes people want to close their eyes without dozing off during the chorus. You do not want to write a lu...
Hip Hop Music Managers in CA
Ever wondered what it takes to navigate the wild, dynamic world of the music industry with a little help from a savvy manager? Welcome ...
Label Can Alter Masters Without Consent - Traps & Scams Every Musician Must Avoid
Yes this actually happens. A label tweaks a mix swaps a vocal quietly replaces files or uploads a version with bad metadata and streams...