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, 2024April 21, 2025 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 and the creative guidance of innovators like Manon Dave. At a Mindvalley...

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...