Posts by Toni Mercia
Changa Tuki Songwriting Advice
As a musician, crafting a compelling song is an art form that requires skill, creativity, and practice. Changa Tuki, a genre that origi...
Operatic Pop Songwriting Advice
You want drama with a chorus you can hum on the subway. You want the lungs and the lipstick but also the earworm that taxes no one and ...
Chris Cline, VP of A&R at Atlantic Records Contact Details
Chris Cline is a highly respected and accomplished music industry executive, currently serving as the Vice President of A&R at Atla...
How to Write Songs About Social justice
You want your song to do more than sound good on a playlist. You want it to make someone open their eyes, text a friend, or stand up at...
How to Write Lyrics About Internet Addiction
You want a song that nails the weird, sticky feeling of being online more than living. You want lines that sting, images that sit in th...
Neo-Prog Songwriting Advice
Want to write neo prog that actually moves people instead of just impressing music nerds? Good. You are in the right place. This guide ...
How to Write Glitch Hop [Es] Lyrics
Welcome to the glitchy playground. Glitch hop is the music that sounds like your phone tried to reinvent itself mid beat. It mixes hip ...
How to Write Red Dirt Songs
Red Dirt music smells like gasoline, coffee, and honest crying with a guitar as backup. If you are picturing a dusty bar, a busted pick...
Criolla Songwriting Advice
You want a song that smells like coastal afternoons and honest sweat. You want a melody that slides over guitar strings and a lyric tha...
Jim Catino, VP A&R at Sony Music Nashville Contact Details
Jim Catino is a highly respected and accomplished music industry executive, currently serving as the Vice President of A&R (Artist ...