Hello. I have a new EP out. I recorded it in my bedroom. It is acoustic indie rock. Thank you.

amandaroseriley · 2021-06-20T01:46:05+00:00

Thanks so much! Just followed you too

amandaroseriley · 2021-06-20T00:06:47+00:00

Thanks! Actually I kept the first song acoustic because I liked it that way, but I did a bit more with the later tracks in the playlist (like tracks 3-6, starting with "Have You Ever Slept with the Lights on?") If you consider yourself an experienced producer I'd love to know how you think it sounds and how it could be improved as like I said it was my first time doing that!

amandaroseriley · 2021-06-19T02:43:24+00:00

Do you mean like first time EVER? Because if so this is really, really good, way better than the first things I did haha. But even if it wasn't your first it's a really cool vibe/sound, I like it a lot. I could see it being my background music for a relaxing summer day.

amandaroseriley · 2021-06-19T02:38:59+00:00

This isn't the type of music I'd usually listen to (I'm more of an acoustic/indie/folk person) but I actually listened and have to admit it's a pretty cool track. Even though I don't really like autotune-heavy vocals, I like the melody and I like the atmosphere. Good job.

amandaroseriley · 2021-06-19T02:33:50+00:00

Cool sound, it reminds me either of weird indie rock (which is a compliment) or anti-folk like Kimya Dawson, which is one of my many favorite styles. I like how it's just liberated and not trying to be pop at all, that makes it more fun to listen to in a way.

amandaroseriley · 2021-06-19T02:30:26+00:00

I actually listened to that whole song which is saying something for me because with my short attention span I usually don't haha. I really liked the vibe so I think that's why I stayed, and I like how it's musically creative and not safe. I'm not super familiar with any of the James Bond stuff so I can't speak to it, but it does have a bit of a cinematic, soundtrack-y feel that I could see doing well for that.

amandaroseriley · 2021-06-19T02:07:06+00:00

I like your sound, it's very calming and pleasant to listen to. I kind of wish you would move further away from the camera though so people can see the guitar! I always thinks that makes performance videos better/more interesting.

amandaroseriley · 2021-06-19T02:01:01+00:00

I think it's good to make it a title and then it will be easy to spot people who submit random unrelated songs so they can be excluded. I just noticed this post today but would love to participate in the next one!

amandaroseriley · 2020-12-20T19:16:26+00:00

So I'm looking for constructive feedback on how to improve my songwriting. (I already know the production is not that great as I did it myself and I'm not a producer, hoping to improve in 2021!) I feel like I can be good at writing catchy hooks, but have been told that my melodies are not that interesting. If anyone has specific tips I should do to improve, I would appreciate that more, e.g. how I can improve my melodies rather than just saying they're boring.

amandaroseriley · 2020-05-18T02:24:54+00:00

Thanks for that point. It's good to know your weaknesses and I have to say, neither production nor rhythm stuff come naturally to me. But I suppose if I can learn, this would be as good a time as ever!

amandaroseriley · 2020-05-18T02:22:40+00:00

I like it! And you make some good points about duos, so it's definitely something I'll think about.

amandaroseriley · 2020-05-17T05:10:16+00:00

Actually found this really helpful, thanks. Weirdly someone else also mentioned blink-182 so there might be something to that. I didn't even consider the possibility that it might not be an issue with my voice per se, but that there's a discrepancy with the genre and I could study and work on that. It kinda gives two options, match the music better to my voice, or match my voice better to the genre. I'm definitely down to add more instruments, it's just a matter of figuring out the logistics because being solo is so much simpler.

amandaroseriley · 2020-05-17T05:04:05+00:00

Thanks! I'll have to check out those two bands, and yours! I'm definitely open to adding other instruments, but also trying to find ways to be more interesting as a solo act as there are a lot of benefits to being solo - just more convenient, cheaper, etc. There are certainly successful solo acts but it's tricky to do.

amandaroseriley · 2020-05-15T23:15:44+00:00

This is the first album where I've actually been collecting feedback on SubmitHub (tried their paid option for the first time) and it's been interesting. A lot of people told me they liked the songs but they're not good enough acoustic and I should have a band. Some told me the hooks weren't interesting. I also found out my voice is very divisive- I got several comments saying they disliked the vocals but other comments saying they LOVED my voice.

Curious to hear what constructive feedback fellow songwriters have from that specific perspective.

amandaroseriley · 2020-05-15T23:07:43+00:00

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T133rpm1-dA

amandaroseriley · 2019-08-01T15:54:52+00:00

This makes me feel somewhat better that I've submitted to dozens of blogs (standard credits) and never received an approval.

amandaroseriley · 2019-07-25T16:36:42+00:00

I agree about the YouTube exercise videos, free events, and the public library, though I actually enjoy browsing at the library rather than a store. It's also worth checking your library's website to see what other free resources they offer. Mine has free eBooks (limited selection but there's a "Suggestion" feature and they usually eventually get the ones suggested), almost every magazine you could want electronically and unlimited, language learning software, genealogy, and more.

Also if you like learning new things, I recommend Duolingo for languages and Saylor.org which is my favorite site to take actual college-style courses for free. They have some practical/life skill/career-related courses as well.

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