Songwriting Advice

16 Aug

How to Write Lyrics

How to Write Electro-Industrial Lyrics

August 16, 2024
By Toni Mercia

Before diving into writing electro-industrial lyrics, it's essential to have a solid grasp of the genre itself. Electro-industrial musi...

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22 Jul

How to Write Lyrics

How to Write Bluegrass Lyrics

July 22, 2024
By Toni Mercia

Bluegrass music has a rich history, and its lyrics are deeply rooted in the cultural and social context of the Appalachian region. To w...

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25 Sep

How to Write Songs

How to Write Proto-Prog Songs

September 25, 2024
By Toni Mercia

Proto-prog, a subgenre of progressive rock, emerged in the late 1960s and early 1970s. It was a transitional phase between the psychede...

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02 Aug

How to Write Lyrics About Specific Emotions

How to Write Lyrics About Platonic love

August 2, 2024
By Toni Mercia

Before diving into writing lyrics about platonic love, it's essential to understand the concept itself. Platonic love refers to a deep ...

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16 Sep

How to Write Songs

How to Write Minneapolis Sound Songs

September 16, 2024
By Toni Mercia

The Minneapolis Sound is a unique blend of funk, rock, and R&B that emerged in the late 1970s and 1980s in Minneapolis, Minnesota. ...

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11 Mar

Songwriting Advice

Rules For Songwriting

March 25, 2025
By Toni Mercia

Ever wondered if there was a secret recipe for writing a hit song? Well, grab your favorite pen—or your smartphone keyboard—and settle ...

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23 Nov

Find Music A&R Contact Details

Darcus Beese, Co-President-A&R at Island Records (UK) Contact Details

November 23, 2024
By Toni Mercia

Darcus Beese is a highly respected figure in the music industry, currently holding the position of Co-President-A&R at Island Recor...

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22 Jul

How to Write Lyrics About Specific Emotions

How to Write Lyrics About Forgiveness

July 22, 2024
By Toni Mercia

Forgiveness is a complex and multifaceted concept that can be challenging to capture in lyrics. Before diving into the writing process,...

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08 Aug

How to Write Lyrics About Specific Emotions

How to Write Lyrics About Past vs. Future

August 8, 2024
By Toni Mercia

As a songwriter, you have the ability to transport your listeners to different eras, evoke emotions, and tell stories that resonate wit...

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04 Sep

How to Write Songs

How to Write Punk Rap Songs

September 4, 2024
By Toni Mercia

Punk rap, a genre that emerged in the 1980s, is a fusion of punk rock's energy and attitude with hip-hop's lyrical dexterity and rhythm...

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