Posts by Toni Mercia
How to Write Cowpunk/Country-Punk Songs
Cowpunk, also known as country-punk, is a subgenre of punk rock that emerged in the 1980s. It combines the energy and attitude of punk ...
How to Write Progressive Bluegrass/Nu-Grass Lyrics
You love the twang but you also want to break rules and scare the banjo players a little. Progressive bluegrass and nu grass are the pl...
How to Write Songs About Collaboration
Collaboration is messy and magical. You will laugh. You will argue about a single syllable as if it is a national emergency. You will m...
Sean Lynch, Owner at 11:11 Booking
Who is Sean Lynch and Why is He Important for Musicians?
Sean Lynch is the owner of 11:11 Booking, a renowned booking agency that speci...
Jewish Hip Hop Songwriting Advice
This is the guide you wanted but did not know you needed. You want to spit bars about Torah study, tikkun olam, family dinners, and the...
How to Write Tarantella/Pizzica Lyrics
You want lyrics that make bodies move, eyes widen, and grandma clap along like she is auditioning for a village riot. Tarantella and pi...
How to Write Lyrics About Communication
Communication is the secret sauce of every relationship, fight night, and awkward group chat. It is what makes someone stay or leave. I...
How to Write Songs About Revolution
You want a song that sparks heat and feels true. You want people to sing the chorus at rallies and hum the verse on the subway. You wan...
No Credit Approval Rights On Releases - Traps & Scams Every Musician Must Avoid
Imagine you wrote the hook, sang the chorus, and got nothing but an Instagram tag and a mysterious lyric screenshot. That is what happe...
Alison Williams, COO, Senior Vice President & Executive Producer at Columbia Artists Management Inc.
Alison Williams is a highly respected figure in the music industry, currently holding the positions of COO, Senior Vice President, and ...