April 2026: Inside TOTB
May 06, 2026Songs written, releases shared, and bits of inspiration
Hello and welcome to Inside Thinking Outside the Blocks. In this series, we share bits of inspiration and celebrate the creative momentum inside our community.
3 Things We’re Inspired By

1. This quote from Jeff Tweedy's book, How to Write One Song.
“No work of art is ever finished; it can only be abandoned in an interesting place.”
2. This well-said reminder about what consistency looks like. Thanks @heyteamtactic
3. This interview with the folk duo Milk Carton Kids
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These Songs Didn’t Exist a Month Ago!
8 songs were written or co-written and shared in our monthly challenge. It's a practice in and of itself to share a brand-new, just-born baby song.
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Feels Like Spring by Allie
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Bomb the Schools by Violet
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So Close, So Far by Drew
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Untitled by Brooke
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Shooting Star by Susie
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Someone Else's Game by Tiff
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I'm Almost There by Wannie
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Untitled by Brian
Member Releases
Celebrating these new records out in the world!
🎧 Emily Burdette - Meet Me In Brooklyn
🎧 Susie Maddocks - Shooting Star
🎧 ADD | OCD - GLiTCH
🎧 Violet Wild - Hey Thelma
🎶 Listen to the TOTB Member Releases Playlist on YoutubeMusic or Spotify