September, 2024 - Mathilde Toft

Navigating the Challenges of the Kaskade X SoundCloud Contest

Posted on September 15, 2024September 14, 2024 by Mathilde

Participating in writing contests is always an exciting endeavor. And recently I was even able to participate in a music contest with world-known KASKADE! Joining contests offers the chance to push creative boundaries, gain exposure, and potentially collaborate with well-known artists. When I...

Can a Writer Create Music?

Posted on September 14, 2024September 14, 2024 by Mathilde

As a writer in the evolving landscape of art and technology, I am increasingly exploring new mediums to express my creativity. The question arises: Can a writer create music? The short answer is yes—especially with the help of AI tools like Suno, ElevenLabs, and the creative guidance of...

City of Smiles

Posted on September 13, 2024September 14, 2024 by Mathilde

Music has the power to transform emotions into melody, to capture the essence of a place, a feeling, or a memory in a way that words alone sometimes cannot. This is precisely what I aimed to achieve with the release of my first-ever single, "City of Smiles." Inspired by my heartfelt poem, this...

The Challenges of Being an Author in a World of Free Content and Streaming Pressures

Posted on September 12, 2024September 14, 2024 by Mathilde

The pressure exerted by streaming services on royalties is a significant concern for all content creators, but it particularly impacts authors who rely on more traditional sales models. Unlike musicians who might receive micro-payments every time their song is played, writers typically earn from...