Posts by Toni Mercia
How to Write Punk Rock Songs
You want to write punk songs that make people jump, laugh, think, and maybe break a cheap amp. You want riffs that hit like a fist thro...
How to Write Merengue Lyrics
You want merengue lyrics that make people drop forks at a family party and then text you for the studio session. Merengue is a genre th...
How to Write Australian Folk Music Lyrics
You want songs that smell like the place they come from. You want lyrics that make someone from the inner city nod and an aunt from a c...
Goa Trance Songwriting Advice
So you want to make Goa Trance that slaps and makes people forget their names. Good. You are in the right place. This guide gives you p...
Worldbeat Songwriting Advice
Worldbeat music is a genre that emerged in the 1980s, characterized by its fusion of traditional music from around the world with moder...
Bebop Songwriting Advice
You want lines that sound like they were spit out by lightning. You want a head so hooky the audience hums it on the way home. You want...
Downtempo Songwriting Advice
Downtempo music, also known as chillout or trip-hop, is a genre characterized by its slow tempo, calming atmosphere, and often introspe...
How to Write Songs About Disassembly
You want a song that makes dismantling feel like a ritual and not a trip to the hardware store. You want the listener to feel sparks, l...
Tropicalia Songwriting Advice
You want tropical sun, political mischief, and a melody that sneaks into a listener's head like a secret chorus at 2 AM. Tropicalia is ...
How to Write Trot Lyrics
You want a lyric that makes grandparents cry and teenagers screenshot the chorus. Trot is that weird and wonderful genre that can do bo...