Welcome to the Verbird Newsletter! Our goal is to provide you with the info you need to progress on your journey as a music creator.

This week we cover 5 tips to start releasing music, a great pop-punk album from 2008, and a remake of a classic synth.

Blog Post of the Week

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One of the hardest parts of making music is releasing your first work. In this post, I’m going to share 5 tips on how to build momentum when creating music so you can release more often.

Read the full post online.

Expand Your Ears

"Expand Your Ears" is a curated section in our newsletter designed to broaden your musical horizons. Discover new sounds and genres outside your comfort zone, igniting fresh inspiration for your creative journey.

Good Luck - Into Lake Griffy

Genre: Alternative Rock, Pop-Punk

I recently listened to this album for the first time when I saw Jeff Rosenstock give it a perfect 10 on an Instagram reel from Pitchfork. Since then, I’ve been hooked and have listened multiple times.

Why you should listen: catchy guitar riffs, interesting drumming, nostalgia

Listen: Spotify | Apple Music | Bandcamp

Brian Eno - Ambient 1: Music for Airports

Genre: Ambient

A classic of the ambient genre known for its calming and atmospheric soundscapes.

Why you should listen: use of space, textures, calming feeling

Listen: Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube Music

Product Spotlight: Fresh Releases

Behringer - MS-5

This is a faithful remake of a the classic “Roland SH-5”. It’s packed with 37 semi-weighted keys, 2 VCO’s, and much more. Get all the details here.

And if you want to hear how the original sounds - here was a cool thread and clip I found on Reddit.

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