Posts by Toni Mercia
How to Write Lyrics About Focus
You want a song that holds attention like a magnet. You want lines that make listeners feel less scattered and more seen. You want a ch...
How to Write Lyrics About Getting Cheated On
You want a song that hits like a text that came at two in the morning. You want lines that make strangers nod their heads and friends s...
African Popular Music Songwriting Advice
You want a song that bangs in Lagos, resonates in Accra, and still gets the diaspora room singing every line back to you. You want rhyt...
Evan Smith, Booking Agent at Riot Artists
Evan Smith is a renowned booking agent at Riot Artists, a leading talent agency that represents a diverse range of artists, DJs, and pr...
Nashville Music Managers
Ready to dive into the heart of Nashville’s music scene with a twist of humor and a healthy dose of real talk? Whether you’re an aspiri...
How to Write Songs About Reflection
You want a song that feels like someone opened a diary and left the light on. Songs about reflection invite listeners into a private ro...
How to Write Americana Lyrics
Want to write Americana lyrics that feel weathered in the best way? You want songs that smell like bourbon and rain, songs with charact...
How to Write Lyrics About Motion
Motion is a storytelling cheat code. A moving thing makes a picture. A moving person carries desire. Motion gives your lyric a spine an...
How to Write Europop Songs
You want a Europop song that makes a crowd shout the chorus on the second listen. You want synths that sparkle like a sunroof on a conv...
How to Write Scouse House Lyrics
Want lyrics that make a sweaty room lose its mind? Scouse House is the cheeky cousin of rave. It is loud, proud, and has lines people c...