Posts by Toni Mercia
How to Write Songs About Heartache
Heartache songs are emotional land mines that also sell out small venues. They make strangers cry on public transit and make your ex wo...
How to Write Rock Music In France Songs
Want to write rock songs that feel like Paris at midnight or some seaside town with more attitude than manners? Good. This guide is you...
How to Write a Song About Starting A New Job
You got the offer. You signed the paperwork. You are both terrified and secretly proud in the same text message. A new job is a tiny li...
Managers of Music Artist
Ever wondered who’s the genius behind the scenes, steering your favorite musical acts from garage gigs to sold-out arenas? Welcome to t...
How to Write Neomelodic Music Lyrics
You want heartbreak you can taste. You want a chorus people belt at the trattoria. You want words that hit like a lover's slap and stic...
Scott Clayton, Founder & Booking agent at On Point Promotions
Scott Clayton is the founder and booking agent at On Point Promotions, a reputable agency that specializes in connecting musicians with...
Synth-Pop Songwriting Advice
Synth-pop, a subgenre of electronic music, has been a staple of the music industry since the 1970s. Born from the fusion of synthesizer...
How to Write Cha-Cha-Chá Songs
You want a cha cha chá that makes hips betray common sense. You want the band to lock like a Swiss watch with maracas, güiro, and violi...
How to Write Lyrics About Wisdom
You want your song to feel like someone handed the listener a secret note in a crowded bar. You want lines that age like good memes. Yo...
How to Write Lyrics About Balance
Balance is the unglamorous flex that actually keeps your life from collapsing into chaos. Musicians chase it all the time. You want the...