For Artists, Bands + Songwriters

Why Your Songs Aren’t Getting heard And How to Fix It!

Discover the proven songwriting frameworks behind 200M+ streams.

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Viral Songwriting Playbook

Discover the frameworks behind 200M+ streams.

Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been writing for years, this book will change the way you approach songwriting.

Inside you’ll discover:

✔ 12 practical songwriting frameworks

✔ Real world examples and case studies

✔ Exercises you can apply immediately

✔ The exact creative process I use daily.

Built from over a decade of writing songs for artists across pop, dance, rock and hip hop

The Tools Behind Better Lyrics + Hit Songs

12 Proven Frameworks

Learn repeatable systems for generating stronger ideas and writing more memorable lyrics.

Break Down Hits!

See how successful songs use these principles and how you can apply them yourself.

Actionable Exercises

Every chapter ends with practical exercises you can start using for yourself immediately.

MEET THE creator

Hey, I'm WasteLand

But Im also known as Matt Riley, a songwriter, producer, and DJ whose music has reached audiences around the world through artists, sync placements, and major dance releases.

Over 200 million streams across my catalog

Music Campaigns for Coca Cola, Mitsubishi, Citibank, Love Island, the Australian Open, F45, and more.

Award winning songwriter and producer with releases charting globally

4.5 Billion Impressions on Viral Music

Multiple Viral Artist Launches