Sounds of Riley
Hi, I’m Riley — 33, music nerd through and through. I’ve been obsessed with sound since I was a kid. Picked up the bass when I was ten, and from there it never really stopped. Music’s been the thing that’s shaped pretty much everything I do. That’s why I want to start curating: to share those discoveries and give upcoming artists a bit more of the spotlight they deserve. There’s so much great music that slips under the radar, and I want to give some of those tracks a bit more attention. I’ve spent years digging through different genres, going to small shows, and sharing the songs that move me — not as a critic, but as someone who just really cares about music. What I bring is a genuine ear for what feels real. I’m not chasing trends or perfect production — I’m drawn to songs with heart, groove, and a story behind them. I’ll always listen with an open mind, and when I can, I’ll share honest feedback from both a musician’s and listener’s point of view. At the end of the day, I just want to help artists get heard and connect their music with people who’ll really get it.
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Every reply Sounds of Riley left on a campaign whose artist made it public. 2 added, 14 declined.
Hey there! this is such a great song with a catchy chorus and incredible production. This would fit perfectly in my playlist. :)
1 day ago · Open threadHey there! Love the instrumental melody here, but the vocals sound a little sharp and slightly too loud in the mix with some extra low end affecting the overall balance. Smoothing out the vocal tone and refining the low end could help the mix feel more polished. Apologies for the decline today, but this is just my pers...
4 days ago · Open threadHey there! Nice overall performance here and I think the track was delivered well, but the kick could use a little more presence in the mix to give the rhythm a stronger foundation. Apologies for the decline today, but this is just my personal take. I appreciate the share and have a good one! :)
4 days ago · Open threadHello there! The track has a cool foundation, but the vocal balance feels a little too upfront in the mix making it harder for the other elements to breathe. I also noticed some slight background noise that takes away a bit from the overall clarity of the production. Cleaning up those details and giving the vocals a li...
6 days ago · Open threadHello there! Pretty decent starting point here, but the vocals feel a bit heavy on the low end which affected the overall balance of the mix. A few adjustments in that areas could make a noticeable difference to the final result. Apologies for the decline today, but thanks for putting your music out there. I appreciate...
6 days ago · Open threadI appreciate the feel you had here, and I believe it aligns with what I am seeking for my playlist because of the performance and production. Thank you for sharing this with me. Detected I wish you the best.
1 week ago · Open threadThanks for sharing the track. Love how straightforward your track sounded for my ears. Also, the production is solid. However, I think the vocals were a bit forward for my taste, which doesn't sit well with my preferences for my playlist. With this being said, I'll have to decline your submission for now. Still, I enjo...
1 week ago · Open threadThanks for sharing this one with me. The groove is really solid, and I love the treatment you gave on each elements. However, I think this is leaning towards pop, which doesn't sit well with my house playlist, so I'll have to decline. I hope you understand. Still, I wish you the best since the track in general is solid...
2 weeks ago · Open threadWon't be able to accept your submission for now as I think this came off a bit too stiff in terms of vocal performance, and I think this was over-processed for my taste. Still, thank you for sharing this one with me. I wish you the best
3 weeks ago · Open threadApologies, but I think this came up a bit too sci-fi-leaning, which doesn't sit well with any of my playlists currently. Still, I love the composition that you had on this one. Maybe this could fit on another playlist that's leaning towards ambient music. Still wishing you the best
3 weeks ago · Open thread