Posts by Toni Mercia
How to Write Horror Punk Songs
Understanding the Horror Punk Genre
Horror punk, a subgenre of punk rock, is characterized by its dark and macabre themes, often inspir...
How to Write Acid Breaks Lyrics
You want lyrics that slice through a wall of squelchy bass and mangled breakbeats. You want lines that people shout in a sweaty room an...
Steve Bartels, President at Island Records Contact Details
Steve Bartels is the current President of Island Records, a renowned record label under the Universal Music Group umbrella. With over t...
How to Write Lyrics About Paranormal Experiences
You want a song that makes people check the closet and also text their ex at 2 a.m. Great. Paranormal lyrics live in that sweet zone be...
How to Write Lyrics About Asymmetry
You want songs that feel alive and slightly off center. Asymmetry in lyrics gives listeners the delicious itch of surprise. It is the s...
How to Write Raggatek Songs
You want a track that slams at 170 beats per minute and makes the crowd answer back like you cast a spell. Raggatek is the rude cousin ...
How to Write Lyrics About Mindfulness
You want a song that actually makes a listener pause their phone and breathe for a second. You are not writing a guided meditation audi...
How to Write Ambient Techno Songs
You want your track to feel like a late night cityscape that breathes with you. You want rhythms that are hypnotic without shouting. Yo...
How to Write a Song About Ambition
You want a song that smells like drive and tastes like coffee at two in the morning. You want lyrics that land like reality checks and ...
Latin Hip Hop Songwriting Advice
You want to spit bars that slap in two languages and feel authentic on stage. You want beats that nod to tradition while sounding fresh...