Posts by Toni Mercia
How to Write Western European Lyrics
Look alive. You want lyrics that land across Paris bars, Lisbon rooftops, Madrid block parties, Berlin clubs, Milan aperitivo hours and...
How to Write French House Songs
You want that bubbly, sweaty, hands in the air French house sound. You want filtered disco loops that sound like champagne and diesel. ...
Cowpunk/Country-Punk Songwriting Advice
Cowpunk, also known as country-punk, is a subgenre of punk rock that emerged in the 1980s. It combines the energy and rebelliousness of...
Gabber Songwriting Advice
As a musician, you're likely no stranger to the world of gabber, a subgenre of hardcore techno that's characterized by its fast-paced r...
How to Write a Song About Historical Events
You want a song that makes people feel history as something alive and messy. You want listeners to hum the chorus while learning a trut...
Marabi Songwriting Advice
You want the groove that makes people nod their heads like they just remembered the chorus of their first love. Marabi is that groove. ...
Electronic Songwriting Advice
As a musician, you're likely no stranger to the world of electronic songwriting. With the rise of digital audio workstations (DAWs) and...
Best Hip Hop Music Managers
Ever wonder who’s behind the scenes of your favorite trap bangers and conscious verses? Picture a rare breed of industry wizard, equal ...
Chap Hop Songwriting Advice
You want to make people spit tea out of their mouths while nodding along to a proper beat. Chap Hop is that deliciously odd mash of upp...
How to Write Grindie Songs
If you love grime energy and indie heart then grindie is your musical love child. Grindie sits where spit bars meet jangly guitars. It ...