Posts by Toni Mercia
How to Write Lyrics About Dance Competitions
You want a lyric that smells like sweat and sequins and makes the crowd jump when the lights hit. You want lines that feel like a camer...
A & R, demo submission at Filament Contact Details
As a musician, getting your music in front of the right people can be a daunting task. A&R (Artist and Repertoire) representatives ...
Emily McBride, Manager A&R at Fat Possum Contact Details
Emily McBride is a highly respected and influential figure in the music industry, currently serving as the Manager of A&R at Fat Po...
How to Write Christian Metal Lyrics
You want lyrics that sound like a sermon from a preacher with a leather jacket. You want words that slam in concert halls and also stic...
How to Write Adult Standards Lyrics
You want words that feel like a cigarette lit slow and a spotlight finding you in a velvet room. Adult standards are songs people hum a...
Sturgill Simpson - Turtles All the Way Down Song Lyric Breakdown For Songwriters
You want to learn from a lyric that feels both outlaw country raw and cosmic at the same time. You want lines that read like a late nig...
How to Write Experimental Hip Hop Songs
You want something weird that still bangs. You want rhythms that feel like modern art but still make a crowd move. You want lyrics that...
British Folk Revival Songwriting Advice
You like stories that sound like an open fire and a packed pub at once. You want songs that feel ancient and immediate. You want melodi...
How To Start Writing Song Lyrics
You want to write lyrics that hit like a meme gone viral but sound like poetry at 2 a.m. Good news. You do not need a PhD in heartbreak...
Power Pop Songwriting Advice
You want a song that slams open the door and gets everyone singing in the car by the second chorus. Power pop is that feeling packed in...