Posts by Toni Mercia
How to Write Neotraditional Country Songs
You want a country song that smells like old wood floors, cheap whiskey, and truth. You want lyrics that tell a small honest story. You...
Rappers and Managers Music Cannot
Ever noticed how some rappers spit verses that managers just can’t box in? Welcome to “Rappers and Managers Music Cannot” – a deep-dive...
How to Write a Song About Skydiving
You want a song that makes listeners feel the rush without needing a plane ticket. You want the wind in their ears, the stomach flip, t...
Chutney Songwriting Advice
Want a chutney song that gets aunties on the floor and the DJ playing it back twice? You want a chorus that guests yell at the top of t...
Beckie Simmons, CEO at Beckie Simmons Agency
Who is Beckie Simmons?
Beckie Simmons is a renowned music industry executive and the CEO of Beckie Simmons Agency, a leading talent age...
How to Write Central Asian Songs
Want to write a Central Asian song that slaps without sounding like a tourist who bought a hat and left? Good. This guide turns the mys...
How to Write Lyrics About Celebration Of Life
You want a song that feels honest and uplifted at the same time. You want lines that make relatives cry then laugh out loud. You want a...
How to Write Lyrics About Seeking Validation
You want a song that admits it is needy and makes that need feel human and funny and maybe a little dangerous. Seeking validation is th...
How to Write Hard Dance Songs
You want a track that makes the floor fold like origami. You want DJs to drop it at closing time and for strangers to scream the lead l...
Song Prompts
You want ideas that land like a gif in a group chat. You want prompts that make you laugh, squint, cry, and then hum a melody for the r...