Posts by Toni Mercia
Lavani Songwriting Advice
Welcome to the wild, sweaty, eye contact heavy world of Lavani songwriting. If you write songs that want to kick a crowd in the chest a...
How to Write Lyrics About Beat
So you have a beat and a little panic in your chest. Good. That is the creative engine. Whether the beat is two minutes of lo fi coffee...
Maureen Kenny, Head of A&R at Atlantic Records Contact Details
Maureen Kenny is the Head of A&R at Atlantic Records, one of the most renowned and respected record labels in the music industry. A...
How to Write Lyrics About Mystery
You want your song to feel like a locked room with a neon sign outside that says enter if you dare. Mystery lyrics make listeners lean ...
How to Write Adult Contemporary Music Songs
Adult contemporary music is that warm voice you hear on late afternoon radio while you pretend you were always this calm. It is songwri...
How to Write Taarab Songs
You want a taarab song that smells like jasmine, tells a gossip story and gets bodies moving at the wedding or on TikTok. You want the ...
How to Write a Song About Tango
You want a tango that smells like smoke and old coffee but still slaps on Spotify. You want lyrics that feel like a midnight confession...
How to Write Skiffle Lyrics
You want lyrics that sound like they were born on a front porch at midnight. You want lines that snap with rhythm and feel lived in. Yo...
How to Write Uplifting Trance Songs
You want the crowd to cry and smile at the same time. You want the melody to snag a chest hair and yank it into the sunrise. Uplifting ...
Zydeco Songwriting Advice
Zydeco music, originating from Louisiana, is a unique blend of French, Spanish, African, and Caribbean influences. This genre is charac...