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Folk Punk Songwriting Advice
Songwriting Advice

Folk Punk Songwriting Advice

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 2, 2025
You like your songs like you like your coffee. Strong, a little bitter, and likely to start a conversation that ends with two people sh...
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Old-Time Bluegrass/Appalachian Bluegrass Songwriting Advice
Songwriting Advice

Old-Time Bluegrass/Appalachian Bluegrass Songwriting Advice

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
July 23, 2024
Before diving into songwriting advice, it's essential to understand the rich cultural heritage and historical context of Old-Time Blueg...
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How to Write Lyrics About Ambition
How to Write Lyrics About Specific Emotions

How to Write Lyrics About Ambition

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 2, 2025
You want a song that feels hungry without sounding like a motivational poster. You want ambition to read human and messy, not like a Li...
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How to Write Songs About Description
How to Write Songs About Specific Emotions

How to Write Songs About Description

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 2, 2025
You want your songs to make people feel like they are inside the room with you. You want lines that stick like gum to a sneaker and ima...
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Psychedelic Music Songwriting Advice
Songwriting Advice

Psychedelic Music Songwriting Advice

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
July 20, 2024
Psychedelic music, with its mesmerizing soundscapes and mind-bending lyrics, has captivated audiences for decades. As a songwriter, tap...
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Post-Britpop Songwriting Advice
Songwriting Advice

Post-Britpop Songwriting Advice

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 2, 2025
You love big guitars, cheeky lyrics, and choruses that feel like a pub full of friends singing back at you. You also want your songs to...
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How to Write Uk Hardcore Lyrics
How to Write Lyrics

How to Write Uk Hardcore Lyrics

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 1, 2025
You want lyrics that hit like a bass drum at 170 BPM. You want lines that the crowd screams back while jumping until your knee makes qu...
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Label Can Alter Masters Without Consent - Traps & Scams Every Musician Must Avoid
Traps & Scams Every Musician Must Avoid

Label Can Alter Masters Without Consent - Traps & Scams Every Musician Must Avoid

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 6, 2025
Yes this actually happens. A label tweaks a mix swaps a vocal quietly replaces files or uploads a version with bad metadata and streams...
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How to Contact Atlantic Records
A&R and Manager Advice

How to Contact Atlantic Records

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
March 26, 2025
Ever wondered how to slide into the DMs of one of the most iconic record labels while perfecting your next chart-topping lyric? Whether...
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How to Write Lyrics About Travel Adventures
How to Write Lyrics About Life Situations

How to Write Lyrics About Travel Adventures

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 2, 2025
Want travel lyrics that make listeners smell the diesel, taste street food, and reach for a backpack after the last chorus? Good. You a...
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