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How to Write Afroswing Songs
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How to Write Afroswing Songs

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
October 31, 2025
You want a track that pulls ankles on the dancefloor and owns TikTok for a week. Afroswing sits in that sweet spot where Afro rhythms m...
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Beth Orton - She Cries Your Name Song Lyric Breakdown For Songwriters
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Beth Orton - She Cries Your Name Song Lyric Breakdown For Songwriters

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 6, 2025
If you write songs and you have ever wanted to unpack how a quiet lyric can feel like a punch to the throat, welcome. Beth Orton wrote ...
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How to Write a Song About Captivity And Imprisonment
How to Write Songs About Life Situations

How to Write a Song About Captivity And Imprisonment

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 2, 2025
You want a song that feels like a cell opening or slamming shut. You want lines that make the listener taste metal, feel the stretch of...
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The Core Emotion Method (CEM): A 5 Step Lyric Workflow
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The Core Emotion Method (CEM): A 5 Step Lyric Workflow

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 2, 2025
Welcome to the CEM. That stands for Core Emotion Method. Say it like it is. This is not a philosophy class. This is a practical, slight...
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How to Write Lyrics About Play
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How to Write Lyrics About Play

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 2, 2025
You want a song that smells like laughter and sticky fingers. You want lines that feel mischievous without sounding childish. You want ...
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How to Write Progressive Breaks Lyrics
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How to Write Progressive Breaks Lyrics

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 1, 2025
You want vocals that sit in the groove and make midnights feel like a cinematic memory. Progressive breaks is a spacey cousin of breakb...
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Music Managers in Detroit
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Music Managers in Detroit

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
March 26, 2025
Ready to dive into Detroit’s music scene with a backstage pass? Whether you're laying down your first sick verse or fine-tuning your ne...
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How to Write a Song About Spiritual Awakening
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How to Write a Song About Spiritual Awakening

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 2, 2025
You want a song that feels like someone turned the lights on inside your chest. You want language that is honest and not twee. You want...
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Josh East, Head of A&R at Circulate Music Contact Details
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Josh East, Head of A&R at Circulate Music Contact Details

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
January 6, 2025
Who is Josh East? Josh East is the Head of A&R at Circulate Music, a renowned music industry professional with a keen ear for talen...
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How to Write Lyrics About Political Activism
How to Write Lyrics About Life Situations

How to Write Lyrics About Political Activism

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 2, 2025
You want to make music that matters. You want words that hit like a protest sign and melodies that lodge in the ear. You want to say so...
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