Posts by Toni Mercia
How to Write Reggaestep Lyrics
Reggaestep is the love child of roots reggae and heavy bass music. Imagine classic reggae rhythm riding a cloud of wobble bass and half...
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...
How to Write Jungle Songs
You want a jungle song that hits like a late night train and keeps bodies moving until the sun blinks. You want breaks that rattle skul...
Whats a A&R
Ever wonder who’s behind those magical discoveries that turn unknown bedroom demos into chart-topping bangers? Welcome to the wild, unp...
How to Write Otyken Lyrics
You want lyrics that feel ancient and urgent at the same time. You want words that smell like smoke and pine and sound like a story tol...
What Does A&R Stand For in the Music Industry
Ever wondered what those mysterious letters “A&R” stand for in the music industry? Picture this: you're jamming in your bedroom, pe...
How to Write Anarcho Punk Songs
You want a song that sounds like someone set a megaphone on fire and threw it at the city council. You want verses that spit facts and ...
Adult Contemporary Music Songwriting Advice
Adult Contemporary (AC) music is a genre that has been a staple of the music industry for decades. Characterized by its mellow, soulful...
How to Write Outsider House Songs
You do not need permission to sound weird. Outsider house music celebrates the left of center. It is the bedroom cousin of club house t...
Austropop Songwriting Advice
You want songs that feel like they come from a cafe table in Vienna and also work on a playlist in 2025. You want melodies that stick, ...