Posts by Toni Mercia
How to Write African Hip Hop Songs
You want bars that hit like a street sermon and a hook that the whole block can mouth like it is oxygen. African hip hop is furious, me...
How to Write Sakara Songs
Want to write Sakara songs that hit like an elder told a truth and your playlist agreed? Good. Sakara is pure sonic charm. It is a musi...
How to Write a Song About Opinion Writing
You want a song that says something smart and funny about opinion writing. You want listeners to laugh, nod, and then share the chorus ...
Brett Gurewitz, Owner at Epitaph Records Contact Details
Brett Gurewitz is a renowned American musician, songwriter, and record producer. He is best known as the guitarist and songwriter of th...
Hardcore Songwriting Advice
Embracing the Craft of Songwriting
As a musician, you know that songwriting is an essential part of your craft. It's the foundation up...
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...
Rautalanka (Finnish Surf-Rock) Songwriting Advice
Rautalanka means iron wire in Finnish. It is the name Finns gave to a cool breed of instrumental guitar music that took the 1960s by st...
How to Write Enka Songs
You want a song that feels like a late night train through rain soaked streets. You want a voice that trembles and then steels itself. ...
How to Write a Song About Mountain Climbing
You want a song that smells like cold air, rope chalk, and the kind of regret only summits can cure. You want a chorus that hits like a...
Riot Grrrl Songwriting Advice
Want to write Riot Grrrl songs that sting, hug, and punch a hole in the status quo? Good. This guide is for artists who want to channel...