Posts by Toni Mercia
How to Write Northern Soul Lyrics
Want to write Northern Soul lyrics that make people dance until their shoes fall off while they cry a little into their cupped hands? C...
Dark Psytrance Songwriting Advice
Dark psytrance, a subgenre of psychedelic trance, is a sonic realm where producers weave intricate tales of mystery, darkness, and intr...
How to Write Benga Lyrics
You want lyrics that make bodies move and brains remember the line for weeks. Benga is fast. It is sly. It is proud and it likes to lau...
How to Write Viennese Waltz Songs
You want a song that makes people spin, swoon, and maybe shed a classy tear while wearing sequins. Viennese waltz has this cinematic sw...
G-Funk Songwriting Advice
You want that sun-soaked, lowrider feeling in your songs. You want syrupy synths, a bass that walks like it owns the street, and hooks ...
How to Write Songs About Natural disasters
Yes you can write a banger about an earthquake without sounding like a disaster tourism blog. Natural disasters are one of the rawest, ...
Music Managers in South Africa
Ever wondered who holds the magical keys to the rhythm of the South African music scene? Picture a cool blend of a savvy business guru ...
How to Write Gospel (Call-and-Response Choir Arranging)
You want a choir that answers you like a squad of holy hypemongers. You want call phrases that land like a sermon and responses that li...
How to Write House Music Songs
You want a track that makes people forget the time and remember the feeling. Whether you are dreaming of late night sets, viral playlis...
How to Write Songs About Control
You want a song that makes people feel held or freed depending on the beat. You want lyrics that smell like power or resistance. You wa...