Posts by Toni Mercia
A&R Record Label Artists
Picture this: you're jamming out in your bedroom studio, pen in hand, dreaming of the day your raw lyrics and infectious beats catch th...
Stephanie Davenport, Director A&R at Warner Music Group Contact Details
Stephanie Davenport is a highly respected and influential figure in the music industry, serving as the Director of A&R (Artists and...
Sia - Chandelier Song Lyric Breakdown For Songwriters
Look. You want to steal the soul of a song that hits like a gut punch and then dresses itself up in glitter. Sia's Chandelier is that t...
How to Write Lyrics About Breakups
Breakup songs are emotional currency. They are how we process rage, sadness, relief, and the stupid things we did at 2 a.m. They are al...
Coldplay - The Scientist Song Lyric Breakdown For Songwriters
If you have ever wanted to steal emotional honesty without sounding like a Hallmark card, this one is for you. Coldplay's "The Scientis...
How to Write Afrobeats Lyrics
You want lyrics that hit the club, the playlist, and your auntie's WhatsApp at the same time. You want lines that are easy to sing, imp...
Aimee Mann - Save Me Song Lyric Breakdown For Songwriters
Short version You want to decode how Aimee Mann took a tiny human confession and turned it into a cinematic song that sounds like it un...
How to Write Beach Music Songs
You want a song that smells like sunscreen, tastes like a cold beer, and makes people hop out of the car at the next turnout. Beach mus...
How to Write a Song About Gratitude
Gratitude songs do not have to be saccharine or preachy. They can be messy, true, funny, vulnerable, triumphant, petty in a charming wa...
Corrido Songwriting Advice
You want a corrido that makes abuelita cry, el barrio sing, and your cousin ask for the lyrics on his notes app. A corrido is a story t...