Posts by Toni Mercia
Hit Anatomy: Why These Songs Work, Structure and Lyric Moves That Hook Fans
You want to know what magic potion the radio is drinking. You want the part of a song that makes people scream the chorus at a bar, cry...
Sri Lankan Hip Hop Songwriting Advice
You want bars that sting like black tea and grooves that move like a tuk tuk in Colombo traffic. You want lines people quote in WhatsAp...
Lounge Music Songwriting Advice
Lounge music, also known as chillout or downtempo music, is a genre that evokes feelings of relaxation and calmness. As a songwriter, c...
How to Write Jùjú Songs
You want a Jùjú song that makes people clap, sing praise, and pocket your chorus like change in a Lagos taxi. Good. Jùjú is joyous, gro...
How to Write a Song About Board Games
You want a song that makes people laugh, nod, and then add it to their game night playlist. You want a chorus that sticks like blue pro...
Gospel Music Business Managers
Picture this: you're on the cusp of carving out a legendary career in gospel music, but what if you could have a savvy business manager...
Jason Spiewak, President at Rock Ridge Music LLC Contact Details
As a musician, getting in touch with industry professionals like Jason Spiewak, President at Rock Ridge Music LLC, can be a game-change...
Digby Pearson, CEO at Earache (UK) Contact Details
As a musician, getting your music heard by the right people can be a daunting task. One of the most influential figures in the music in...
How to Write Neoclassical Metal Lyrics
You want lyrics that sound like a sword being drawn from a scabbard while a virtuoso guitar writes opera in the clouds. Neoclassical me...
How to Write Lyrics About Automation
Automation is boring until you make it savage. You can write a song about a machine that does your laundry and make it feel like a brea...