Posts by Toni Mercia
How to Write Dubstyle Lyrics
You want vocals that hit like a subwoofer in an empty room. You want words that echo, stick, and fold into a bassline. Dub style is abo...
How to Write Songs About Pessimism
Want to write a song that smells like rain on old promises? Good. Pessimism is rich territory. It is not the same as misery theater. Pe...
Balkan Brass Songwriting Advice
Want to write a Balkan brass song that makes people stomp, cry, dance, and hug a stranger all at once? Perfect. You are in the right pl...
How To Make A Love Song
You want a love song that does not sound like a greeting card read by a robot. You want a chorus people sing in the shower. You want ve...
Cat Stevens - Father and Son Song Lyric Breakdown For Songwriters
If you ever wanted a masterclass in writing a conversation song that makes people ugly cry in their kitchens, this is it. Cat Stevens c...
Evan Newman, President at Outside Music Contact Details
Evan Newman is the President at Outside Music, a renowned music company that offers a wide range of services to artists, including reco...
Randy Iwata, Co Owner at Mint Contact Details
Randy Iwata is a renowned music industry professional who serves as the Co-Owner of Mint, a prominent management and record label compa...
Pop Metal Songwriting Advice
You want songs that smash speakers and still show up in playlists. You want riffs that hit like a truck and choruses people sing on the...
How to Write Urban Contemporary Music Lyrics
You want lyrics that slide into a beat and live in a playlist forever. Urban contemporary music covers modern R&B, hip hop, soul an...
Cold Wave Songwriting Advice
Cold wave, a subgenre of post-punk, is characterized by its dark, moody, and atmospheric soundscapes. Emerging in the late 1970s and ea...