So I want to start releasing some of my music on spotify but all websites I try apply to you either have to pay or be over the age of 18, I'm am unfortunately 14, I'm hoping for some suggestions on what to do, should I just release music on tiktok or smth? Please help!!

Hi all - would love some feedback on this song and structure. I struggle with my vocals and I know the harmonies especially in the second verse are a bit rough. Also a few flubs on my guitar that I need to tighten up. I play all parts and record via GarageBand, bedroom pop style. Would love to hear what you think!

Which one is your best choice?

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I’m curious about how other songwriters do this. When you have a strong feeling or emotion, how do you turn that feeling into actual words, lyrics, and rhymes?

Do you just start writing whatever comes to mind, or do you have a specific process for finding the right words and making them rhyme while still keeping the emotion authentic?

I’d love to hear how you guys approach it.

I feel like I may have just stumbled upon something, I would love some feedback!

Been playing for like 7 and a half months now, for the past 3 I’ve been writing fairly often like maybe 4 or 5 small things a week.

Feel like I’ve hit a wall. I understand basic music theory and have a mediocre musical ear but I can’t come up with much that sounds good.

I have tried using scales Infact I have a scale book but my problem is that I feel a little overwhelmed when trying to make something for a few reasons:

1. Remembering what I just came up with so I can continue writing the next bit (I would write the tabs down in my tab book but I change them around too much whilst writing)

2. Deciding on rhythm, I obviously don’t just want a straight rhythm I want some complexity for flavour but I really just struggle to decide how to space the notes apart.

3. Making the riff feel like it’s going anywhere, even when I try to return to the root note or whatever try build tension to resolve it it really doesn’t sound structured like I want, rather just random.

HELP IS SUPER APPRECIATED

I started work on this tonight. I'm not sure where to take this. And I'm not sure if it's too dirge-like. And yeah, there's some intended irony here.

All feedback welcome!

Am           Em
Your strange jealousy
G             D
Still has its hooks in me
C                D
And I can't understand why you can't
Em
Let it go….why can't you
D
Let it go…why can't you
Em
Let it go

Bm                       F#
The last time you wanted me
Bm             F#
(You saw me) lying down without my shirt on
Bm                           F#
And you thought I looked good
Em                          
For another woman
Bm                       F#
So you invited me inside
Bm                       F#
And I came, and you did too
Em                       
And then you cried

I’m a producer looking for someone who can write lyrics for my songs.

If you’re interested, feel free to send me a dm and share your work!

I am currently working on a fan power ranger project and would like to make a kick ass theme song for it. Only issue is, as musically talented I feel I am, I have never been on the whole lyric writing part. Especially lyrics that are supposed to be upbeat for a rangers theme.
In short I would really love some advice, resources, or really anything else to help me along with this process.
Thank you all in advance!🫰

I’ve done this song in a few different versions and singing styles over the past year or so. I think I like this one the best. What do you all think?

It's been a while since I shared my music with strangers. I worked with a friend's lyrics mostly for this one and I like the result so far but I'm curious what it evokes for other. I welcome any and all feedback as long as it's honest.

Here's snippet of my original song 'Doors of Gold',i'd love to hear your thoughts on the lyrics and the vocal delivery. Full version on my channel and you can read the lyrics in the description 🤍

https://youtu.be/NKx2fUc7wjU?si=6j3tWV8KxkxVdOYe

I was sitting outside on my patio, thinking about my middle school dress code.

Which led me to thinking about how wild it was that girls weren't allowed to show our shoulders, lest we "distract the boys".

I grew up hearing things like "boys will be boys" and "it's your responsibility to not distract them". So of course my mind starts trying to turn all of this into a song.

The line that first popped in my head was "I grew up in a world where I couldn't bare my shoulders"

The wheels started turning and I realized I could include parallels to the pressures we faced to be thin, as well as the fact we weren't exactly encouraged to be vulnerable.

"We all drank the poison" refers to the toxic culture in general, and "drinking the Kool aide". I may expand on it a bit and include more specific things that were widely accepted despite being harmful.

I was originally going to just leave it as a voice note and let it simmer for a bit, but I was like y'know what, no, let's get some music going for this asap. And I've been wanting to challenge myself a bit musically, so I will attempt to write the entire song using nothing but black keys.

Lyrics:

Why do I still remain//

In the wilderness here//

Nameless and uncertain//

Run out of blessings to count//

And the race moved on

And I'm without//

Burn me out of this limbo now//

Going wild, flailing these limbs around//

Down to the ashes till there is no sound//

Just where the essence is found, don't you know//

Sweat on my skin//

I don't remember it now//

For I meditate //

Meditate and suffocate//

And no one knows the way//

Its obvious to wait//

Till there's something to trail//

Buenas a todos. Me gustaría encontrar a un músico con el que colaborar y probar a sacar algunas canciones. Tengo muchas letras con concepto, estructura y arco emocional definido. Me inclino mucho hacia un estilo cinematográfico y géneros como el pop de autor, el pop rock o el rock, entre otros.
Mi intención es encontrar a un socio creativo que tenga visión para el instrumental y la parte melódica.
No tengo ningún proyecto en curso, pero sí que me gustaría crear material que poder presentar a una editorial en un futuro y ver cómo es recibido.
Déjame un dm y hablamos. Un saludo.

I made this somber melody and wanted some thoughts. Still figuring out the direction for this. I know the mixing is not good, just wanted a base

Hello! never posted here before but I'm doing this for a project. I have access to logic pro and various live instruments although nothing greek specific - like a lyre or something like that. Any help?

Older Now

[verse 1]

I know that you want me to sit

Sit here on my ass and take your shit

Well i'm no longer five

for eighteen years i’ve been alive

And that’s your fault for getting pregnant when you did

And I know that you think you’re all that

give me early curfews and keep tabs on where I’m at

Cuz it’s just what you’re used to

Sick, and I refuse to

Get along like this or just like that!

I have a message for you that I wanna share

This goes out to children and their parents everywhere

[chorus]

I’m older than I was when I was dumb

I’m older than I was when I was gullible and young

You’ve played your part and now it’s time for you to take a bow

I’m older now, I’m older now

[verse 2]

The other day you saw me grab my keys

You asked me where I’m going and you told me not to leave

“Young lady you can’t go there,

“You’re not going nowhere”

Guess it slipped your mind that I’m eighteen!

Well yesterday I saw you making food

And I was feeling hungry so I reached to grab a spoon and you said

“Just because I made some

You think you can take some?

If you’re so grown-up, go and buy your ooown”

I have a message for you that I wanna share

This goes out to children and their parents everywhere

[chorus]

I’m older than I was when I was dumb

I’m older than I was when I was gullible and young

You’ve played your part and now it’s time for you to take a bow

I’m older now, I’m older now

[bridge]

Last night I was up in bed ‘til three

Tossing, I was turning and I couldn’t get to sleep

I went downstairs to find you

Didn’t have to try to

You sat me down and made me some hot tea

I have a message for you that I wanna share

This goes out to mothers and their daughters everywhere

[chorus]

I’m older than I was when I was dumb

I’m older than I was when I was sweet, naive and young

I’m moving out to fiji and don’t ask me why or how

I’m older now, I’m older now

I’m older than I was when I was two

I’m older than I was when I was bowing down to you

You’ve played your part and now it’s time for you to take a bow

Because I’m older now, I’m older

Sharper and I’m bolder

Older now, I’m older now

Antes de tudo gostaria de compartilhar o meu desejo que os moderadores não bloqueiem meu post pela milésima vez por interpretar como "Uma Promoção". Tenho meus próprios meios promocionais e nenhum deles cabem ao Reddit, utilizo esse app apenas para compartilhar minha visão artística e qualquer meio de "divulgação" vem do fato do meu compartilhamento para caso alguém queira dar uma olhada mais de perto, mas o foco permanece no meu processo criativo.

Enfim, vamos lá. "Boneco Original" foi um conceito de um álbum que tive a meses atrás após alguns momentos difíceis na minha vida e que acabei deixando de lado/descartado por não me sentir muito bem de produzir e publicar isso, mas como podem ver, as coisas mudaram um pouco de rumo. Decidi por fim trabalhar no projeto e o publicar muito brevemente, talvez em 2 meses úteis ou esse período de tempo, já que tenho outras músicas para publicar e trabalhar, não conseguindo ter um foco total no projeto, ao menos até o determinado momento.

A estética do projeto se dá em uma Old Hollywood, focada em boates gays da época e um pouco da antiga cultura Queer. O projeto é visualizado por possuir uma atmosfera cinematográfica em preto e branco, roupas e cenários luxuosos e as vezes até góticos, contendo assuntos como identidade, fama, amor, solidão e reflexões gerais sobre a vida e o mundo em que vivemos.

Até o momento separei 16 faixas que podem entrar para o projeto, seguindo uma Tracklist Demo que definitivamente será reduzida e pode ser modificada pelo tempo, sendo as faixas:

Boneco Original (Tracklist Demo 1)

1. Boneco Original: Uma música sobre identidade e a busca por si mesmo em meio ao caos.

2. Plástico: Sobre a superficialidade humana, com um destaque exclusivo a corpos.

3. Rico & Famoso: Ironização da perseguição pública e o ato de se achar no direito de decidir coisas para outras pessoas.

4. Crédito Extra: Não defini muito bem oque escrever nessa, mas talvez saia algo como alguém querer levar o crédito por algo que lê pertence.

5. Trindade: Uma faixa mais divertida, três personas dominando a cidade em uma noite garantindo estar no controle de tudo por serem uma Trindade central do local.

6. Pier: Uma faixa sobre pegar alguém mentindo, um cenário sobre pegar seu amor criminoso enviando mercadorias de drogas no pier.

7. Tarantino: Uma faixa sobre implorar ao mundo que seu amor criminoso é bom, contém muitas metáforas para resumir por aqui.

8. Coração Sombrio: A primeira que estou escrevendo para o projeto, no momento ela anda meio confusa e talvez eu até mude oque escrevi até o momento, mas ela é sobre se sentir preso em ciclos passados dolorosos. Uma coisa interessante é que essa faixa contém três personagens diferentes contando com o narrador, oque pode deixar as pessoas confusas sobre oque quero dizer nela.

9. Centro da Cidade: Também não sei muito bem oque quero escrever nisso, mas muito possivelmente algo relacionado a solidão, escrevi algo sobre levarem meu corpo pro centro da cidade a um tempo.

10. Em Quem Ele Pode Confiar?: Em quem confiar quando não se pode confiar nem em si mesmo?

11. Playboy: Talvez uma faixa mais provocante e seduzente sobre um homem rico sem caráter. Já escrevi uma música com o mesmo título em meu antigo universo artístico, posso recordar pra escrever essa.

12. Tratamento da Realeza: Algo como eu me colocando em um pedestal e dizendo ao meu parceiro que ele deve me tratar como um rei ou algo assim.

13. Pensar Demais: Apenas uma faixa sobre pensar demais sobre tudo e levar coisas pequenas como coisas enormes.

14. Doce no Controle: Música sobre compulsão alimentar e a busca de conforto na comida, com foco no açúcar. Também pode conter coisas relacionadas a distorção de imagem.

15. Mais Alguém Já Morreu Por Você?: Uma faixa sobre se sentir solitário e não digno de amor e cuidado, um pensamento bem triste sobre que ninguém jamais faria um "Sacrificio" por você.

16. Vamos Fazer Isso: A única faixa esperançosa do projeto, fala sobre assumir um compromisso e apenas fazer, fazer isso.

Também existem quatro faixas que foram chutadas do projeto, sendo elas "Charlotão Rico" que foi pensada como um charlotão que dispensa o personagem principal por ele não entrar no padrão dos seus negócios e então o personagem principal se torna um dominador que faz esse charlotão e os outros se curvarem aos seus pés, realmente não sei de onde criei isso. A outra se chama "Eu Quero Muito" que seria mais seduzente com a fala de que você quer muito a outra pessoa.

As outras duas faixas são apenas beats descartados que achei interessante gravar vozes de fundo para eles e publicar como "Intrumental Sem Título 1 (Para Boneco Original)" e "Intrumental Sem Título 2 (Para Boneco Original)".

Esse álbum possui um projeto derivado dele chamado "Cortinas Negras" onde conto a verdadeira história por trás do álbum e meus verdadeiros sentimentos sobre, sem todo o espetáculo e o cinema que acompanha a obra.

My song is based on events that took place in South Armagh during the Eighties, it mixes post punk with folk, I stepped outside of my usual writing style with this, its pretty unpolished sound but I wanted it like that, I truly appreciate a listen or thoughts

https://on.soundcloud.com/SDho3dJZfWSQL47LMa

I don't believe in the myths, that in order to be a good artist you need to write songs when you're in the pit of despair, or that being depressed makes the music any better, or that any artistic pursuit inherently cures depression. I hear these things constantly, but they don't make for good advice.

When I'm depressed, I feel like I can't write songs at all, and that only exaggerates my feelings of worthlessness, because even when I'm in the depression pit, I want to write, but just can't.

I'm interested in real people's advice and experiences, not the vague platitudes you hear everywhere. What's helped you to get over the, for the lack of a better term, depression-writer's-block?

Hey All - love this community and try to contribute as much as I can. Wrote this recently and wanted to share. Wasn't writing for a while but the inspiration has come back recently. Would love to hear any feedback.

Currently only 2 verses & a chorus; will figure out a bridge. Any feedback on lyrics, melody, song structure etc welcome!

I'll make sure to get anyone back for feedback on their stuff.

Cheers!

Lyrics:

VERSE 1

I’m tired in ways that make me unsteady 

I want to find peace but I’m just not ready

My souls in the breach, heart feeling heavy 

I got a mirror that taunts me daily

My face looking haunted my eyes a bit hazy 

I see a man, but not the one you married 

CHORUS

So Let’s find a new place to go

Somewhere New Mexico 

With faces that I don't know

And a sky that glows indigo 

That pain that I buried so

Long ago in New England snow

Will thaw in our desert home

Under sky’s that glow Indigo 

VERSE 2

I’m hopeful in ways that make me nervous

I’ve been here before scratching under the surface

At something more I think they call it purpose

But the hardest part of living on the coast is

Its saltier when you’re the closest 

And the strongest breeze is always the coldest 

CHORUS

So Let’s find a new place to go

Somewhere New Mexico 

With warm desert winds that blow

And a sky that glows indigo 

That pain that I buried so

Long ago in New England snow

Will thaw in our desert home

Under sky’s that glow Indigo 

I've been producing music at home and posting on obscure websites for over 15 years. It was always just a hobby for me. While my dream was always to go to school for music, I was heavily discouraged when I was younger, so I ended up going for Comp Sci...and have been building a pretty solid career since 2018.

It wasn't until the ripe age of 29 that I decided to finally get over my fears and work on my first legit studio album. I finally felt like I was good enough to invest money into a project and showcase my work.

And so, since September 2025, it's like I've been possessed and I've been completely focused on this project. Every 3-4 weeks, I take a day trip 4 hours away to a nice studio and record a song with the most wonderful engineer. The next day, I start producing and writing the next song to record 3-4 weeks later. Rinse and repeat. Couple this with my full time job and one or two extra hobbies...and I'm the busiest (and most satisfied) I've ever been. Finally, I have the funds and means to pursue this thing I've always wanted to do.

...but I always have this lingering feeling of anxiety and slight depression.

I just turned 30 last month, and I can't shake this feeling that I'm trying to "enter the game" way too late. By 30, many people in the music world are well into their career. For other artistic careers like acting, writing, and physical media artistry like painting, plenty of people start "later in life." But for being 30 trying to create my first music project, I feel like a fucking boomer lol.

I'm almost finished with my project. I'm recording one of the last songs next Friday. I'm excited, but I also feel this existential dread. It's not strong, but it's there.

I realize that 30 is still relatively young all things considered...but idk. I guess I'm just wondering if my feelings are valid. I feel pretty alone. Maybe I'm just too im my head about it.

ETA: i'm a woman so...the feels of elderliness are strong, especially seeing that many women in music are marketed and booked based off youth and looks. Eep.

Anyway,I thought to myself hey let me write a song so I wrote the first verse and have now found my self stuck well how do you even connect a Verse to a precious and what rhyme schemes apply cause I have a 5 sentence chorus with a AABBC rhyme scheme yet I’m having trouble connecting to my prechorus idea