Posts by Toni Mercia
How to Write Metal Songs
You want riffs that split the sky and a chorus that turns a crowd into a single animal. You want drums that slam without losing pocket....
Hardcore Songwriting Advice
Embracing the Craft of Songwriting
As a musician, you know that songwriting is an essential part of your craft. It's the foundation up...
How to Write a Song About Civil Rights
So you want to write a song about civil rights. Good. That means you care and you want your art to matter. Also you might be slightly t...
Darkcore Songwriting Advice
Darkcore, a subgenre of drum and bass, is characterized by its fast-paced rhythms, heavy basslines, and often, eerie soundscapes. As a ...
How to Write Dance-Rock Lyrics
You want lyrics that make a crowd move and sing along while feeling like they belong to the midnight you keep secret. Dance rock lives ...
How to Write Schlager Lyrics
You want a song that a crowd can sing after the chorus and remember until breakfast. Schlager is that kind of music. Big feelings on sm...
Music Managers Toronto
Ready to dive into the wild, vibrant universe of Toronto’s music scene? Whether you’re a budding songwriter, a bedroom producer, or sim...
How to Write Zouglou Songs
Want to write a Zouglou song that gets the whole block clapping and the front row singing every line? Good. You are in the right place....
How to Write a Song About Beatboxing
You want a song that makes people check if a DJ snuck into the vocalist's throat. You want the beat to come from a mouth and the lyrics...
Music Industry Managers Scam Artists
Ever felt like the music industry is a labyrinth of promises, contracts, and hidden agendas? Welcome to the wild world where some music...