Posts by Toni Mercia
Rap Rock Songwriting Advice
You want riffs that bite and bars that hit like a backhanded reality check. Rap rock is the music that pulls two worlds into the same r...
How to Write Lyrics About Disorder
You want a lyric that feels honest and sharp. You want listeners to feel seen or jolted or both. You want to avoid sounding exploitativ...
How to Write Ranchera Songs
You want a ranchera that hits like a tequila shot and lingers like abuela's perfume. You want a chorus your audience can shout back at ...
10 Minute Daily Lyric Workout (PDF Prompts)
Yes you can write better lyrics with ten minutes a day. No magic required. No expensive guru retreats. This is a tiny brutal practice p...
Julien Baker - Appointments Song Lyric Breakdown For Songwriters
Short version You will learn how Julien Baker builds intimacy, tension, and emotional clarity with small images and musical restraint. ...
How to Write a Song About Tyranny
You want a song that punches authority in the throat while still sounding like art. You want lyrics that sting and a melody that makes ...
Daniel Werner, Vice President of A&R at Universal Music Group Contact Details
Daniel Werner is a renowned music industry executive who currently serves as the Vice President of A&R at Universal Music Group. Wi...
How to Write Kwela Lyrics
Kwela is a street born groove that whistles joy, mischief, and escape. It began in South African townships in the mid 1900s as a mobile...
Chuck Wilson, CEO at Babygrande Contact Details
Chuck Wilson is the CEO of Babygrande Records, an independent record label based in New York City. With over two decades of experience ...
How to Write a Song About Nutrition And Diet
You want a song that gets people to sing about broccoli, not boo it. You want a chorus that makes listeners nod with a fork in their ha...