High-Fidelity Music. Radical Transparency.
No Middlemen.
Songs built from scars, powered by next-gen tools, owned 100%.
For the messy, the scarred, and the unrepresented.
Music Videos
Visual stories that bring the music to life
The Grove
A Leadership Anthem
The Companion Book
"The Grove: Cultivating a Toolkit for Enduring Leadership" — The story behind the song, expanded into a practical guide for leaders.
Change The Tune
Sometimes the best way forward is to change the tune entirely. A song about transformation, new directions, and the power of starting fresh.
The Ballad of Sergeant Nutz
The Hidden Verse Version
A storytelling journey that reveals what happens when you dig a little deeper into the tale.
A Songwriter's Prayer
A heartfelt meditation on the craft of songwriting and the hope that these words find their way to the hearts that need them.
Fire Island Light
A tribute to the iconic lighthouse and the memories that shine through the fog of time.
Jake Wired Shut
The Doctor's Diagnosis 🩺🥊
This track is my definition of poetic justice. For months, we watched the loudmouth showboating and the disrespectful exploitation of Mike Tyson. But on December 19, 2025, reality finally hit back.
Anthony Joshua didn't just win the boxing match — he broke Jake Paul's jaw and literally shut his mouth. This dis track celebrates that exact moment: the silence we've all been waiting for and the humble pie Jake was forced to eat.
Nine Circles
Soul-Metal / Americana — a visceral descent into the architecture of betrayal
More than a song — it exposes the raw, jagged nerves of a family's structural collapse. From spiritual theft to emotional reclamation, this is the sound of climbing out of someone else's inferno.
ASCAP Work ID#934543958 | ISRC#QT5AM2543958
Behind My Eyelids
Americana / Folk-Rock — the definitive anthem for the Great Opt-Out of 2026
The screen is cold. I'm finally home. A sovereign declaration from the grit of a New York City sidewalk — when the only territory left they can't tax or teach is the dark behind your own eyes.
ASCAP Work ID#934453264 | ISRC#QT5AM2553264
Conejo Pendejo
Nu-Metal meets Reggaeton — a high-octane Super Bowl halftime cultural critique
A blistering fusion of aggressive Nu-Metal and satirical Reggaeton. A rallying cry for Faith, Family, and Freedom — because the rhythm is different tonight.
ASCAP Work ID#934402619 | ISRC#QT5AM2502619
GanjaShore
A Tropical Rock tribute to the one and only Jimmy Buffett
Trade your salt shaker for a grinder. What happens when you trade the tequila for THC and the margarita for a munchie? You end up "Wasted" again in "GanjaShore."
Find What You're Feeling
80+ songs organized by emotion — because sometimes you need music that meets you exactly where you are.
For Listeners
Heartbreak? Hope? Anger? Joy? Browse by feeling and find the song that speaks your truth.
For Therapists & Counselors
One-stop licensing (I own 100% of all rights). Use these songs in sessions, workshops, and therapeutic settings.
Sync Licensing Made Simple
One artist. Full rights. Fast clearance. No label red tape.
100% Rights Ownership
I own Writer, Publisher, AND Master rights to my entire catalog. No label clearance. No co-writers to chase. One signature gets it done.
24-48 Hour Turnaround
Need music for a deadline? No weeks of negotiations. I respond personally and can clear a sync in 24-48 hours.
Indie-Friendly Pricing
Flexible licensing for any budget. From indie films to major productions, we'll find terms that work.
Pre-Cleared For
Browse the Emotional Catalog
Search by emotion, tempo, or theme. Find the perfect track for your scene. Each song includes full metadata for easy cue sheet reporting.
Ready to License?
Tell me about your project. I'll send you options with transparent pricing within 24 hours.
russell@russellnomer.com Contact FormWhere Ideas Become Anthems
Custom Songwriting & Sonic Branding for Business
The One-Stop Guarantee
For Show Runners & Producers: I control 100% of all rights (Writer, Publisher, Master).
Commercial Portfolio (Spec & Concepts)
Speedway Motors: Racing Dreams
Speculative Concept for Speedway Motors
High-Octane Rock
Listen Visit StoreDanny The Deviant
Speculative Concept for Charlotte's Speakeasy
Speakeasy Theme
Spotify SoundCloud Visit SpeakeasyMerchant Monitors: Crack the Code
Speculative Concept for Merchant Monitors
Tech Anthem
Listen Visit StoreLighthouse Cove
Speculative Concept for Lighthouse Cove Resort
Relaxing/Acoustic
Listen Visit ResortCraving Baldwin Bagel Nosh Express
Speculative Concept for Baldwin Bagel Nosh
Local Jingle
Listen Visit StoreAmerican Thrift Tu Tesoro
Speculative Concept for American Thrift
Thrift Store Jingle
Listen Visit StoreLet's Get Freaky at the Tiki
Speculative Concept for Seaside Grill & Tiki Bar
Latin Fusion / Trop Rock Anthem
Lighthouse Cove, Pompano Beach FL
Listen Visit VenueLoPresti's Cucina D'Amore
Speculative Concept for LoPresti's Pizza
Italian Romance / Family Warmth
Long Island, NY
Listen Visit VenueNeed a sound for your brand? Custom jingles and anthems starting at $500.
Secure payment via Stripe | Non-Exclusive Commercial Sync License included
Elections & Political Campaigns
Weaponized psychological anthems for morale and momentum
Need custom campaign music? One-stop licensing available.
Call Russell: 516-628-RUSSSongwriting Mastermind Sessions
Exclusive Weekend Intensive — Limited to 10 Creators
This isn't just a meetup. It's an intensive, intimate mastermind for creators who want to own their future.
- The Tech: Master AI-assisted songwriting tools.
- The Law: Understand rights, licensing, and IP ownership.
- The Result: Leave with a market-ready, copyright-cleared single.
$5,000 per person
Schedule an Intake Call"Where Ideas Become Anthems"
Collaborations & Productions
Turning lyrics into full releases — production work with emerging artists
¡Ayúdame!
feat. Keira Boff
Atmospheric R&B journey into anxiety and seeking help. Produced from Keira Boff's lyrics with layered, haunting vocals.
Lyrics: Keira Boff
Music/Production: Russell Nomer
Interested in having your lyrics produced into a full release? Get in touch
Memorials & Tributes
Music as memorial — turning grief, loss, and honor into songs that heal and remember
Need a custom memorial song for someone special? Reach out — these songs turn grief into remembrance.
Tools for Musicians
Turn your music into multiple revenue streams
CreatorVid Pro
Transform your music videos into a commerce experience. Brands bid to feature products in your content while you keep 80% of revenue.
- Embed shoppable players anywhere
- Brands discover you through product matching
- You control which placements appear
- Get paid directly - no middleman cuts
Scout Partner Referral - Help fellow musicians monetize
Radical Transparency in Action
The fight for creator equity — with receipts
Music Should Move You — Artists Shouldn't Starve
The Reality: 112K+ people found connection in these songs — but streaming paid only $1.81.
Remember the jukebox? A quarter for one song. Now? 148 plays of "A Songwriter's Prayer" earned $0.13 from ASCAP. Not even a tenth of a penny per play. The streaming model is fundamentally broken.
The Vision: I am building a model where authentic artists can survive without selling their souls.
Support the "Keep the Music Coming" CampaignWhy "Good Enough" Isn't Good Enough for Indie Artists
The math behind why I'm asking ASCAP to modernize.
The Old Way: Sampling
ASCAP cannot listen to every radio station 24/7. So they listen to a few stations for a few hours (a "sample") and use math to guess what was played everywhere else.
The Modern Reality: Census
With digital fingerprinting (like Shazam technology) and logs, it is technically possible to track 100% of plays rather than guessing.
The Flaw That Hurts Indie Artists
If my song plays on a local station in Pompano Beach on a Tuesday at 2 AM, and ASCAP wasn't listening at that exact moment, I get paid $0. It's a lottery system.
Continuing to use "Sampling" for radio in 2026 disproportionately hurts independent artists who get sporadic airplay, while major label artists (who get played every hour) are guaranteed to be caught in the sample.
The Legal Foundation
The Consent Decree: Second Amended Final Judgment (AFJ2)
Case: United States v. ASCAP, 41 Civ. 1395, S.D.N.Y. (1941, amended June 11, 2001)
The Obligation (Section VII): ASCAP must distribute royalties collected in a manner that is "fair and non-discriminatory" among its members.
Where The Violation Occurs:
- Sampling methodology systematically under-represents independent artists with sporadic airplay
- Major label artists (hourly rotation) are guaranteed to be captured; indie artists are not
- Technology exists (digital fingerprinting, broadcast logs) to achieve census-level accuracy
- Continued use of outdated sampling when better methods exist = discriminatory distribution
"Under the Consent Decree, we are owed a fair and non-discriminatory distribution system. I am calling on ASCAP to move from 'Sampling' to 'Census' tracking for all mediums. It's not just about money; it's about the poetic justice of being counted."
Know Your Rights Organizations
The organizations that collect (or should collect) royalties for artists. Trust none of them blindly. Same song, different platforms, conflicting numbers — the system is fragmented and opaque by design:
Join the Fight: Active Litigation
Artists are finally taking legal action against ASCAP's discriminatory sampling methodology. Here's how you can get involved:
$123 Million ASCAP Radio Royalties Lawsuit
The Case: ASCAP's sampling methodology captures only ~10% of actual broadcasts due to inadequate monitoring technology. This is exactly the sampling vs. census argument we've been making.
Filed: December 17, 2025 | Venue: New York Supreme Court
Read Full StoryLead Attorney: Richard S. Busch
Firm: King & Ballow (Nashville)
Notable Win: "Blurred Lines" case ($7.4M verdict)
Recognition: Billboard Top Music Lawyer 2017-2023
Other Active Cases
ASCAP/BMI Fiduciary Duty Class Action (2021)
Challenges mandatory arbitration and demands transparency in royalty calculations.
ClassAction.orgUK PRS "Black Box" Lawsuit (2024)
Dave Rowntree (Blur) suing over misallocation of unmatched royalties. International momentum building.
The TrichordistAre You an Artist Affected by ASCAP's Sampling?
If you have documented plays that aren't reflected in your royalty statements, your story matters. Contact the attorneys above or reach out to us to share your experience.
Share Your StoryKeep the Music Coming
Help Russell keep writing songs that speak to the moments that matter — heartbreak, hope, and everything in between
New Album: More Stories
The next chapter of songs about resilience, relationships, and the raw beauty of being human
Empower the Next Generation
Help others find their voice through music — workshops that teach authentic songwriting
The SoundCloud Transparency Audit
They claim their Artist Pro program delivers "400% more listens" and makes artists money.
We're going to find out if that's true — or if it's just smoke.
Speaking of smoke... is the "Cloud" in SoundCloud tech infrastructure, or the haze that explains why you get a bot when you need support?
The Experiment
SoundCloud wants me to recruit new Artist Pro subscribers with a referral link. In exchange, they promise me "rewards" when someone signs up through my link and stays for 30+ days.
My commitment: I will document everything — signups, payouts (or lack thereof), and whether their marketing claims hold up to scrutiny. Full transparency.
What SoundCloud Claims
- "400% more listens" for subscribers
- Unlimited distribution to 60+ platforms
- "Get paid" with fan-powered royalties
- Referral rewards for bringing new artists
- Priority support for Pro subscribers
My Reality (So Far)
- 112K+ plays = $1.81 in ASCAP royalties
- Global reach to 50+ countries — pennies returned
- Support = "Otto" the bot (see below)
- Distribution bugs with no resolution
- Referral rewards = TBD (tracking now)
The SoundCloud Experience: A Summary
"Otto" Support Bot:
- Describe your problem
- Otto creates a "ticket"
- Otto says email them instead
- No solution provided
Notification Hell:
- Constant alerts about monetization changes
- No explanation why tracks are disabled
- No clear path to fix issues
- Just noise, no signal
Monetization Roulette:
- "GanjaShore" — enabled
- "Crimson Night Queen" — disabled
- "Nero of the West" — disabled
- "Speedway Motors" — disabled
- No explanation why
"Priority Support" for Artist Pro subscribers = priority access to a bot that tells you to email them about bugs they can't fix. The $99/year premium experience.
Baseline Metrics (January 2026)
Starting point for this experiment. We'll track changes monthly.
Monthly Results Log
| Month | Referral Signups | Payout Received | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2026 | Experiment Started | $0.00 | Baseline established. Let's see what happens. |
Want to Help Test Their Claims?
If you're an aspiring artist considering SoundCloud Artist Pro, use my referral link. You get 1 free month, and we both find out if this program actually pays.
Try Artist Pro Free (1 Month)Full disclosure: If you stay subscribed 30+ days, I may earn a referral reward. That's the whole point — we're testing if those rewards actually exist.
Want the Full Roast?
Judge Nutcracker is holding court on streaming platform accountability.
Visit SigmundFraud.netWho I Am
"Artist. Activist. Sometimes an asshole. Always authentic."
I'm Russell Nomer — songwriter, storyteller, and unapologetic human being. I use AI as my studio backing band to get the sounds out of my head, but every lyric, every melody, and every scar comes from real lived experience.
I don't hide who I am to make people comfortable. Too many soldiers fought for our freedom of speech for me to water down the truth. My music tackles love, loss, humor, and hard truths. Some songs make you laugh. Some make you cry. Some might piss you off. That's the point — real art should make you feel something.
Why The Squirrel?
People ask how a "tough guy" activist ends up raising a baby squirrel. The answer is simple: I fight for the underdog.
Whether it's artists getting ripped off by streaming platforms or a defenseless animal tossed from a nest, I protect the vulnerable.
During Covid, we rescued Sparky, a newborn squirrel other squirrels had rejected. Like all newborn squirrels, she was born with her eyes closed — we originally thought she was a "he" based on a little tuft that turned out to be nothing!
We raised her, then acclimated her back to the wild. She came back to us to have her babies and share them with us. Those babies were also released, and now we're surrounded by a thriving squirrel community.
The grand squirrels visiting
The squirrels have inspired songs, characters, and creative ventures — including SigmundFraud.net and other squirrel-related personas you'll find there.
Found an orphaned or injured squirrel? Contact a certified wildlife rehabilitator. Here are some resources:
What The Critics (and AIs) Say
#GrokRoastedMe — And proved the thesis in the process
Grok (xAI) Reviews RussellNomerMusic.com
"This site is like if a midlife crisis, a rescued squirrel, ChatGPT as a full band, and a burning grudge against ASCAP all had a group therapy session and decided to launch a website together."
"You brag about 112K listeners across 50+ countries, but then casually drop that streaming paid you $1.81 total. That's not a flex; that's a cry for help formatted as a business model critique."
Exactly. The math doesn't lie.
"Most musicians say 'I picked up a guitar at 14.' You went with 'I bottle-fed a rodent and now I fight Big Streaming.'"
Top-tier origin story.
The Verdict:
"RussellNomerMusic.com isn't just a website—it's a one-man multimedia insurgency against royalties, bots, big tech, and probably gravity too... It's chaotic, unapologetic, and weirdly compelling in that 'I can't look away from this trainwreck' way."
People scroll past boring sites. They stop, read 500 words, and screenshot the burns. That's engagement.
Controversy isn't a bug — it's traffic