Posts by Toni Mercia
How to Write Lyrics About Sacrifice
Sacrifice is a loud, messy, glorious subject to write about. It can be noble, petty, tragic, or hilariously small like trading your las...
How to Write Lo-Fi Lyrics
You want lyrics that sound like late night texts read out loud while the world hums through old speakers. You want words that are lived...
How to Write Skate Punk Songs
You want songs that hit like a kickflip into concrete and still make people sing along while bleeding a little pride. Skate punk is lou...
How to Write Trap Songs
You want a trap song that hits so hard your neighbor thinks an earthquake started in your bedroom. You want an 808 that vibrates in the...
Stomp Songwriting Advice
You want a song that makes people lift a shoe and feel seen. Stomp songs are the kind of tracks that turn a bar into a tribe. They do n...
How to Write Country Pop Lyrics
You want lyrics that make people cry in the car and hum on the bus ride home. You want lines that belong in a roadside diner one minute...
Vocal Jazz Songwriting Advice
You want a jazz vocal song that feels smoky, smart, and impossible to forget. You want lyrics that land like a wink and melodies that f...
How to Write Pop Country Songs
You want a song that makes people clap at the chorus, cry in their pickup, and post it to TikTok while drinking a cheap beer. Welcome t...
How to Write Chimurenga Lyrics
You want lyrics that sound like they just walked out of a braai conversation and into a stadium. Chimurenga is a voice with grit, a pul...
Progressive Breaks Songwriting Advice
As a musician, you're likely no stranger to the captivating world of progressive breaks. This subgenre of electronic dance music has be...