Posts by Toni Mercia
Singer-Songwriter Songwriting Advice
You write songs and play them live. You also lose socks, over water your plants, and sometimes cry into a bowl of cereal because a chor...
How to Write Owerri Bongo Songs
Owerri Bongo is not a genre you politely nod at. It is a vibe you steal, remix, and then make scream your name in a local wedding hall....
How To Write A Song For Beginners Without An Instrument
You do not need a guitar or keyboard to write a great song. You need an idea, a melody that sticks, words that land, and something that...
Bret Sjerven, GM at Sunnyside Contact Details
As a musician, getting in touch with industry professionals like Bret Sjerven, General Manager at Sunnyside, can be a game-changer for ...
Boom Bap Songwriting Advice
If boom bap had a dating profile it would say unapologetically raw drums, dusty samples, and bars that make your chest feel full. Boom ...
How to Write Lyrics About Technology
You want a song that makes people laugh then feel then forward a screenshot to their best friend. Technology is the air we breathe and ...
How to Write Lyrics About Hunting And Tracking
You want songs that feel like you are creeping through the brush with purpose. You want language that smells like sun baked earth and w...
Bolero Songwriting Advice
You want a bolero that makes someone check their phone and cry into their empanada. You want lyrics that are intimate and specific. You...
Country Pop Songwriting Advice
You want a song that smells like a pickup truck and a perfume bottle at the same time. You want a chorus that families sing at weddings...
Witch House Songwriting Advice
You want your tracks to sound like a ghost texting you from a VHS tape. You want reverb so huge it needs its own zip code. You want a b...