Posts by Toni Mercia
How to Write Industrial Music Songs
You want something that hits like a factory collapse and still makes people dance. Industrial music is about mood, machine heartbeats, ...
Elton John - Tiny Dancer Song Lyric Breakdown For Songwriters
Quick promise. You will leave with a set of concrete tools you can steal from Bernie Taupin and Elton John to write more vivid lyrics, ...
How to Write Gothic Rock Lyrics
You want your lyrics to smell like rain on old velvet and make people text their ex at two a.m. for the wrong reasons. Gothic rock is m...
Andrew Osenga, Director of A&R at Integrity Music Contact Details
Andrew Osenga is a renowned music industry professional, currently serving as the Director of A&R at Integrity Music. With a wealth...
How to Write Lyrics About Enemies
You want to write about someone who wronged you and make it feel epic, funny, and shareable. You do not want to sound petty or reckless...
How to Write Progressive Music Songs
You want music that feels like a movie without the boring parts. You want songs that take listeners on a journey, not nap them into a p...
How to Write British Blues Songs
You want your song to sound like a rainy pub at midnight and also make people cry into their pints. You want riffs that bite and lyrics...
How to Write Lyrics About Martial Arts
You want lyrics that hit like a roundhouse kick and land like a well timed clinch. You want lines that feel earned, not like you read o...
Old-Time Bluegrass/Appalachian Bluegrass Songwriting Advice
Before diving into songwriting advice, it's essential to understand the rich cultural heritage and historical context of Old-Time Blueg...
Heavy Metal Songwriting Advice
You want riffs that punch like a stadium full of angry eagles. You want grooves that make the pit obey gravity on demand. You want lyri...