Posts by Toni Mercia
Southern Rock Songwriting Advice
Southern rock is a genre that embodies the spirit of rebellion, freedom, and storytelling. Born in the 1960s and 1970s, it's a style th...
What Expenses Are in a Music Managers Contract
So, you’ve finally decided to take the plunge into the music business, armed with catchy lyrics from Lyric Assistant, your dreams, and ...
How to Write Progressive Psytrance Songs
You want a track that hypnotizes the floor without sounding like every other alien rave playlist. Progressive psytrance is the slow bur...
Soft Rock Songwriting Advice
Soft rock, a subgenre of rock music, is characterized by its mellow sound, soothing melodies, and heartfelt lyrics. As a songwriter, cr...
Soleá Songwriting Advice
So you want to write a Soleá that actually matters. Good. That means you want weight, space, and a voice that stings a little. Soleá is...
How to Contact a Music Publisher
So, you’ve penned the next chart-topping hit, but now you’re staring at your inbox wondering, “How do I even contact a music publisher?...
Ghetto House Songwriting Advice
You want a ghetto house track that makes people lose their shoes and forget their names for one hot minute. You want a loop that hits l...
How to Write Gypsy Music Lyrics
Yes this guide says Gypsy because you asked for it. Also we are not blind to the fact that the word is loaded. Many Romani people prefe...
Dreampunk Songwriting Advice
Dreampunk, a genre that blends elements of dream pop, shoegaze, and electronic music, has been gaining popularity in recent years. As a...
Sophisti-Pop Songwriting Advice
Sophisti-pop is a subgenre of pop music that emerged in the 1980s, characterized by its blend of jazz, soul, and pop elements. It's a s...