Total Decay is an EP from American post-punk band The Soft Moon.
 It was released on November 7, 2011 through Captured Tracks.
 In an interview with "The Bay Bridged", frontman Luis Vasquez characterized the EP as sonically "more radical in terms of expression and versatility" than the groups prior record.
 Speaking with "Fact Magazine", Vasquez explains ""Total Decay" was a chance for me to write something more radical and express some versatility without the pressure that comes with writing a full-length".
 The EP currently holds the score of "74" on the aggregate review site Metacritic, indicating "generally favorable reviews" by music critics.
A songwriter is a professional who is paid to write lyrics and melodies for songs, typically for a popular music genre such as rock or country music.
 A songwriter can also be called a composer, although the latter term tends to be used mainly for individuals from the classical music genre.
 The pressure from the music industry to produce popular hits means that songwriting is often an activity for which the tasks are distributed between a number of people.
 For example, a songwriter who excels at writing lyrics might be paired with a songwriter with the task of creating original melodies.
 Pop songs may be written by group members from the band or by staff writers – songwriters directly employed by music publishers.
 Some songwriters serve as their own music publishers, while others have outside publishers.
Deeper is the third full-length studio recording from American post-punk band The Soft Moon.
 It was released on March 31, 2015 by Captured Tracks.
Satisfact was an American post-punk band formed in 1996 in Washington State, abridging the post-hardcore movement with the nascent post-punk revival of the 21st century.
 They created 3 full-length albums which were released on K Records and Up Records.
Zeros is the second full-length studio recording from American post-punk band The Soft Moon.
 It was released on October 30, 2012 by Captured Tracks.
 The album was once again composed entirely by frontman Luis Vasquez.
 Production and mixing duties were completed by Monte Vallier at Ruminator Audio.
 The theme of the record has been described as post-apocalyptic.
 Comparing the record to previous releases, Vasquez told "Fact Magazine", "My approach for "Zeros" was to be more conceptual, thematic, and visual."
 The album currently holds a score of "74" on the aggregate review site Metacritic, indicating "generally favorable reviews" by music critics.
Say Goodnight, Sleep Alone is the first full-length album from Ellison, released in 2006.
 Using Josh Hill's basement as their recording studio, the album came together in three months.
 The band chose four songs from the EP and developed seven new songs in the studio.
 Each band member had equal creative input, allowing the songs to evolve throughout the recording process.
 Hill explains, "Generally I write a song and bring it to Mitch, J.D., and Ian so they can write their own parts.
 But with a couple of the new songs, the structure became a collaborative effort and these turned out to be some of my favorite Ellison songs."
The Soft Moon is the first full-length studio recording from American post-punk band The Soft Moon.
 It was released on November 16, 2010 through Captured Tracks.
 The album is said to have been recorded over the span of a year in frontman Luis Vasquez's apartment.
 Writing, composition, recording, production, and album art are credited to Vasquez.
 Vasquez commented on the album in an interview with "Fact Magazine", "The first LP was more spontaneous and less focused mainly because the songs were never intended to reach the public’s ears.
 Each song was just a different way to reach inside myself and pull out memories from the past."
 The album was well received upon its release.
The Nervous Return was a new wave/post-punk band from Los Angeles.
 Noted for their electrifying and unpredictable live shows, the band toured Europe and North America headlining their own club tours as well as supporting arena tours with well-known acts such as No Doubt and Blink 182.
 They were also known for the diverse and eclectic bands they shared the stage with including Autolux, Hella (band), Imperial Teen, Har Mar Superstar, Electric Six, xbxrx, 400 Blows, The 88, The Make-Up, Trans Am (band), The Used, and Enon.
 They released two EPs and one full-length studio album.
 Their self-proclaimed best effort was their last full-length recording that remains unreleased.
 The band broke up in April 2006.
Bradford James Cox (born May 15, 1982) is an American singer-songwriter and musician, best known as the lead singer and guitarist of the indie rock band Deerhunter.
 He also pursues a solo career under the moniker Atlas Sound.
 Cox formed Deerhunter with drummer Moses Archuleta in 2001.
 The band has released 7 studio albums along with several singles and EPs.
 Atlas Sound is a name Cox has used since he was ten to refer to his own music, but his first full-length production under the name was "Let the Blind Lead Those Who Can See but Cannot Feel", released in 2008.
 Cox's method of creating music is stream-of-consciousness, and he does not write lyrics in advance.
 He made his film acting debut in 2013's "Dallas Buyers Club".
The Soft Moon is an American post-punk band from Oakland, consisting of main producer, singer, songwriter, and instrumentalist Luis Vasquez.
 The Soft Moon's music has also been described as darkwave, minimal wave and industrial rock

Question: Who is the professional who is paid to write lyrics and melodies for songs who write the first full-length studio recording from American post-punk band The Soft Moon?
Answer: Luis Vasquez