Posts by Toni Mercia
Glam Rock Songwriting Advice
You want glitter on the stage and a hook lodged in the back of your listener's skull. Glam rock exists where theatricality meets rock a...
Post-Rock Songwriting Advice
Post-rock is a genre of music that emerged in the 1990s, characterized by its use of rock instruments to create a soundscape that is of...
How to Write Proto-Prog Lyrics
You want lyrics that feel like a midnight movie in a tape machine. You want lines that pull the listener through strange rooms and then...
Luk Krung Songwriting Advice
If you want your next song to feel like a rainy night in Bangkok with a cocktail in one hand and a broken heart in the other, you are i...
How To Make A Reggae Song
You want a tune that makes people sway, nod, and text their ex with suspiciously philosophical emojis. Reggae is a vibe first and a rec...
R&B & Soul Songwriting Advice
You want music that hits the heart and makes people move while crying in the club bathroom. You want lyrics that feel like a secret not...
Jeff Buckley - Last Goodbye Song Lyric Breakdown For Songwriters
This is not a sad fan essay. This is a map. A map for songwriters who want to know exactly why Jeff Buckley makes you feel like a love ...
Tracy Honaker, On-air Media Planner/Intern Supervisor/Producer at BET Networks Contact Details
As a musician, getting your music in front of the right people can be a game-changer for your career. Tracy Honaker, an On-air Media Pl...
Industry Standards for Music Managers
Ever wondered how some music managers seem to have the Midas touch, turning emerging artists into chart-toppers with a flick of their w...
How to Write Songs About Leisure
You want a song that captures the smell of sunscreen, the exact angle of sunlight on a sofa, and the way your phone buzzes but you do n...