Posts by Toni Mercia
How to Write Bulerías Lyrics
You want lyrics that sit inside the compás and make the tablao stand up and stare. Bulerías are fast, cheeky, and dangerous in the best...
Nick Popescu, Musician Curator/Booker at Raw Artists Los Angeles
Nick Popescu is a musician, curator, and booker at Raw Artists Los Angeles. As a key figure in the music industry, he has made a signif...
How to Write Lyrics About Tyranny
You want a lyric that punches through apathy and says something true about power. You want words that sting, images that stick, and a c...
How to Write Progressive Electronic Lyrics
You want words that evolve with the beat. Progressive electronic music lives in movement. The tracks stretch, build, breathe, and chang...
How to Write Songs About Seasons
Seasons are songwriting cheat codes. They give you instant mood, visual detail, and emotional shape. Use them like a dramatic scaffoldi...
How to Write Musical Improvisation Lyrics
Want to sound like you were born improvising on stage even when you are winging it? Good. That is the vibe. Improvisation lyrics are th...
Synthwave Songwriting Advice
Synthwave, also known as retrowave or outrun, is a genre of music that emerged in the 2000s and has been gaining popularity ever since....
Indie Music Managers for 2023 NY
Picture this: You’re hustling through the vibrantly chaotic streets of New York City in 2023, guitar slung over your shoulder, lyrics s...
Experimental Electronic Songwriting Advice
As an electronic musician, you're likely no stranger to pushing boundaries and exploring new sounds. Experimental electronic songwritin...
Music Managers Looking for New Talent
Picture this: A dimly lit recording studio buzzes with creative energy, walls plastered with vintage gig posters, and in the midst of i...