Posts by Toni Mercia
How to Write Māori Music Songs
You want to write songs that honour te ao Māori and actually sound good. You want language that lands, melodies that sit naturally with...
Most Influential Music Managers
Ever wondered who’s behind the magic, the madness, and the meteoric rise of your favorite music icons? Welcome to the world of influent...
Do Music Managers Get Royalties
Ever wondered if your favorite music manager is raking in royalties like a secret rockstar back-stage pass? Whether you’re busy scribbl...
How to Write Sequencer Music Lyrics
Sequencer music wants words that move like clockwork. Whether your beat is an arpeggiated techno pulse or a glitchy IDM loop, your lyri...
How to Write Rasin Songs
Understanding the Essence of Rasin Music
Rasin music, a genre that originated in Haiti, is a unique blend of traditional Haitian rhythm...
How to Write Lyrics About Inequality
You want to write about injustice without sounding like a lecture from your high school civics teacher. Good. No one wants that. You wa...
Music Managers in Raleigh NC
Have you ever wondered what it takes to get your music career rocking in the vibrant city of Raleigh, NC? Whether you're a millennial d...
How to Write Psychedelic Funk Songs
Psychedelic funk is a subgenre of funk music that emerged in the late 1960s and 1970s. It's characterized by its fusion of funk rhythms...
How to Write Wonky Pop Songs
You want a pop song that feels crooked in the best possible way. You want people to sing the chorus and then smile because the rhythm w...
Sade - No Ordinary Love Song Lyric Breakdown For Songwriters
We are about to dissect Sade's "No Ordinary Love" like surgeons who also happen to be fans of slow, devastatingly cool heartbreak. This...