Posts by Toni Mercia
How to Write Minimal Techno Songs
You want a track that locks a room into a trance. Minimal techno is not empty. It is ruthless with space. It makes every tiny change fe...
Publishing Company Music
Ever wondered how your favorite chart-toppers go from scribbled lyrics on napkins to global hits? Welcome to the wild, wonderful world ...
Bro-Country Songwriting Advice
Bro-country songwriting is a subgenre of country music that emerged in the 2010s, characterized by its focus on partying, trucks, beer,...
How to Write Lyrics About Empowerment
You want lyrics that make people stand taller in their kitchen at three a.m. You want lines that get texted to a friend, posted to a st...
Laptronica Songwriting Advice
Laptronica, a subgenre of electronic music, has gained immense popularity in recent years. Characterized by its dreamy, atmospheric sou...
Record Labels on Soundcloud
Picture this: you're scrolling through your favorite Soundcloud playlists on a lazy Sunday afternoon when suddenly, you stumble upon a ...
How To Write Christian Songs
You want a song that points people upward and sounds like it could stay in their head for days. You want theology that sings and melodi...
How to Write Gangsta Rap Songs
You want bars that hit like an ex who stole your hoodie and your dignity. You want lines that smell like asphalt at night and feel like...
Rasin Songwriting Advice
Yes this is about songwriting and yes we named the framework after a dried grape on purpose. RASIN stands for Rhythm, Arrangement, Stor...
Interest Charged On Your Own Unrecouped Balance - Traps & Scams Every Musician Must Avoid
Imagine your record label charging you interest on money they advanced to make your record while also keeping your royalties until you ...