Posts by Toni Mercia
How to Write Metal (Breakdowns Scream Phrasing Safely)
You want riffs that punch through a wall of amps. You want breakdowns that make bodies stop moving and start collapsing into orderly ch...
How to Write Dancehall Songs
You want a song that makes people jump out of chairs and forget their problems for three minutes. You want a riddim that gets stuck in ...
Mákina Songwriting Advice
Mákina is a subgenre of electronic dance music that originated in the 1990s in Spain. Characterized by its fast-paced rhythm, catchy me...
New Romantic Songwriting Advice
As a songwriter, capturing the essence of romance can be a daunting task. How do you convey the complexities of love, heartbreak, and r...
How to Write Reggae Lyrics
You want lyrics that feel like sunlight on a porch or like a megaphone at a protest. You want to sit in the pocket of the riddim and sa...
Musician Contact
Ever felt that spark of inspiration when a killer melody or catchy hook pops into your head, only to be followed by a bout of panic bec...
How to Write Lyrics About Youth
You want lyrics that feel like a Polaroid thrown at the wall with a Sharpie note on it. You want lines that smack of high school hallwa...
Acid Techno Songwriting Advice
You want a track that makes dance floors tremble and playlists restart themselves. You want acid lines that bite, grooves that never le...
How to Write Songs About Tradition
Tradition is not a museum exhibit. Tradition is a living, breathing vibe that shows up at family dinners, bar mitzvahs, wakes, harvest ...
How to Write Breakbeat Hardcore Songs
You want a track that punches speakers, wrecks shoes, and makes people drop whatever polite adulting they were doing. Breakbeat hardcor...