affin alternatives: newsletters like it

24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as affin (Music Release, Ambient Music and Drone Music). The closest matches are Apotheosis, De La Soul and Death Cab for Cutie. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.

Updated Nov 12, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology

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  1. 1

    Substacklast post Jun 14, 2026

    All the latest Torture Devices and Murderous Music from the World of Metal in one jam-packed newsletter

    Likely audience: Metal fans

    2 shared topics

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    De La Soul504K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 10 days ago

    DA.I.S.Y AGE

    Likely audience: Vinyl collectors

    1 shared topic

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    Death Cab for Cutie167K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 19 days ago

    Formed in Bellingham, WA in 1997

    Likely audience: Festival goers

    1 shared topic

  4. 4

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago

    Canadian perspective on social justice. Sharing my music that holds a mirror to society. I am not the HBO comedian.

    Likely audience: Music fans

    1 shared topic

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    Steven Wilson57K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 9 days ago

    The official Substack of UK musician Steven Wilson is the best way to get all things SW delivered straight to your inbox, without having to battle through news feeds and algorithms.

    Likely audience: Vinyl collectors

    1 shared topic

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    Flow State42K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

    Every weekday, one interesting artist and two instrumental albums, hand-picked, good to work to.

    Likely audience: Electronic music fans

    1 shared topic

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    Welcome Magazine16K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

    From recent posts: Welcome Magazine publishes a rotating mix of design trend analysis, fashion week roundups, underground music profiles, and curated internet discoveries for a culture-focused audience. The publication covers eclectic…

    Likely audience: Fashion industry professionals

    1 shared topic

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    Substacklast post Jul 24, 2026

    From recent posts: Nightcap with Tift Merritt publishes exclusively about Tift Merritt's music releases, album announcements, and artist interviews. The publication is for fans of indie folk music seeking updates on her new albums and…

    Likely audience: Indie music fans

    1 shared topic

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    Steven Wilson Remixes9K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 59 days ago

    From recent posts: Steven Wilson Remixes publishes audio and video reissues for artists like Tears for Fears, Suede, Phil Collins, and King Crimson, focusing on new Dolby Atmos mixes, vinyl releases, and Blu-ray audio discs.

    Likely audience: Vinyl collectors

    1 shared topic

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    The Honey Ryder Fix7K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 12 days ago

    Follow the Honey Ryder Fix for our new music downloads, merchandise offers, behind the scenes vids, and general Honey Ryder shenanigans!

    Likely audience: Newsletter subscribers

    1 shared topic

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    Lame-O Records7K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 12 days ago

    From recent posts: Lame-O Records publishes a music-focused newsletter covering indie rock, pop, and vinyl reissues. Content alternates between announcing new album releases and tour dates for artists like 2nd Grade, Dazy, and Lily…

    Likely audience: Vinyl collectors

    1 shared topic

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    aja monet7K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 30 days ago

    surrealist blues poet.

    Likely audience: Poets and writers

    1 shared topic

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    AJJ’s Substack4K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post Aug 26, 2026

    From recent posts: AJJ's Substack is a newsletter dedicated to the indie rock band AJJ, focusing on music releases, tour announcements, merchandise updates, and exclusive Patreon content. It serves fans and supporters by providing direct…

    Likely audience: Patreon subscribers

    1 shared topic

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    yacht4K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 54 days ago

    Young Americans Challenging High Technology

    Likely audience: Los Angeles creative community

    1 shared topic

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    Due Dissidence3K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 8 days ago

    From recent posts: Due Dissidence publishes daily live streams covering entertainment news, geopolitical tensions, and political commentary. The publication targets readers interested in current events and cultural criticism through its…

    Likely audience: Entertainment fans

    1 shared topic

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    siclenstudio3K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 9 days ago

    An independent game publisher. Cosmic Chains | Siclen Valley universe: board game, animation, novel

    Likely audience: Indie game developers

    1 shared topic

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    josephsmachines3K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 26 days ago

    YouTube personality and inventor Joseph Herscher makes playful contraptions that use everyday objects in unexpected ways.

    Likely audience: creative makers

    1 shared topic

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    heidirojasmusic3K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 2, 2026

    I’m a songwriter, mother, & first-gen Latina writing anthems & lullabies for women navigating motherhood, healing, & the state of the world. The Madre Creator Circle is an intimate space for us to cry & dance together…

    Likely audience: Music enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    passionpitmusic2K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 7 days ago

    ¯`•.¸¸.•U N D E R D O G P O P DOT COM ¸¸.•¨¯`•. Michael Angelakos is Passion Pit DOB: 19 May 1987 23:56 PM, New Brunswick. NJ. Descendent of George Wishart. Lil cray. At times, v cray. Takes lithium, not bs.

    Likely audience: musicians

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 33 days ago

    Likely audience: Independent musicians

    1 shared topic

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    marcusroyce1K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 7 days ago

    Some may call us crazy for holding onto hope. Crazy awesome is more like it! Let's do brave & creative things and make the world more beautiful.

    Likely audience: music fans

    1 shared topic

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    Anois, Os Ard1K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 7 days ago

    Likely audience: Electronic music enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    edicoescn1K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 29 days ago

    water music, conceptual works, social soundscapes

    Likely audience: indie music fans

    1 shared topic

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    swampsistas1K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 47 days ago

    Swamp Xistas Power Lines is a collaborative soul music project raising awareness and support for Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida.

    Likely audience: food bank supporters

    1 shared topic

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