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SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago

From recent posts: Herb Sundays publishes in-depth interviews with electronic music producers, DJs, and industry figures such as Larry Heard, Nathan Jenkins, and Anastasia Kristensen. The newsletter also occasionally features profiles on…

Likely audience: Electronic music fans

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 8 days ago

Desde 2006 pensando que la maqueta era mejor. Cada día, todo lo que tienes que saber sobre discos, películas, series y más. Cada martes, las críticas de los discos de la semana, ordenadas en una tier list para que no…

Likely audience: Music critics

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SubstackWeekly · last post 8 days ago

A celebration of music from around the world.

Likely audience: Music enthusiasts

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Substacklast post Jun 22, 2026

music producer nick sylvester's weekly inquiry into the things that make us say 'what?' then 'wow'. published weekly, sometimes more. sometimes less!

Likely audience: electronic music producers

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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

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago

A trustworthy guide to music, books, arts, media & culture by Ted Gioia

Likely audience: Music industry professionals

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SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago

Jeff Tweedy shares songs, advice, general musings, and whatnot...

Likely audience: Music enthusiasts

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SubstackWeekly · last post 16 days ago

From recent posts: The Spotlight is a Daily Mail celebrity gossip newsletter that aggregates entertainment news, reality TV drama, and celebrity controversies in a single roundup. It covers topics ranging from Strictly Come Dancing and…

Likely audience: Celebrity gossip readers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

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

Likely audience: Electronic music fans

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SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago

Discover new music and directly support the artists who make it.

Likely audience: Bandcamp users

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 12 days ago

From recent posts: I Think We're Alone Now publishes a mix of music industry interviews, personal memoirs, and film recommendations featuring Tegan and Sara, John Congleton, and other artists. The publication targets fans and followers of…

Likely audience: Tegan and Sara fans

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SubstackWeekly · last post 16 days ago

From recent posts: Bankable! publishes practical guides on personal branding, freelancer finance, and B2B sales strategies for French creators and business owners. The publication mixes in-depth articles on negotiation tactics, tax…

Likely audience: entrepreneurs

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 36 days ago

From recent posts: Letters from Los Campesinos! publishes a mix of tour logistics, financial breakdowns, and merchandise archives for the band and its industry. The publication targets fans and music industry professionals with specific…

Likely audience: Music industry professionals

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 12 days ago

From recent posts: GAYLETTER by Tom & Abi publishes in-depth interviews with musicians and profiles on Spanish culture, focusing on topics like the music industry and indie art. The publication targets readers interested in artist…

Likely audience: Music fans

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 35 days ago

From recent posts: Tone Glow publishes in-depth interviews and profiles of underground musicians, art collectives, and filmmakers, focusing on topics like industrial music, visual arts, and documentary filmmaking. The publication mixes…

Likely audience: Music historians

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 days ago

For the artists, managers, and operators building the next music industry. Owned audiences, real economics, and the playbooks the major labels won't write.

Likely audience: music industry professionals

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago

From recent posts: Futurism Restated publishes in-depth interviews, album reviews, and cultural criticism focused on electronic music, synthesizer culture, and niche genres like minimal techno and drone. The publication targets listeners…

Likely audience: electronic music fans

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 38 days ago

Tout ce que vous devez savoir pour vous structurer et avancer sereinement sur votre parcours pour devenir un artiste ou un producteur à succès.

Likely audience: Music industry professionals

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

From recent posts: Transitional Technology publishes a mix of music criticism, film and documentary reviews, and jazz history. Its content spans album reviews of experimental and avant-garde jazz, analyses of horror film adaptations, and…

Likely audience: Jazz enthusiasts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

From recent posts: The New Cue publishes transcribed interviews with musicians and comedians alongside curated playlists and reviews of new music releases. It targets readers interested in indie rock, music industry insights, and artist…

Likely audience: Music enthusiasts

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 54 days ago

From recent posts: Fish Sticks publishes music tour announcements and live performance schedules for artists like Rickie Lee Jones and September in the Park. The publication targets music fans seeking updates on upcoming US venues and…

Likely audience: Music fans

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 21 days ago

From recent posts: No Expectations is a reader-supported music newsletter publishing weekly album reviews, playlists, and personal essays centered on indie rock, folk, and post-punk, with a focus on Chicago and Midwest artists and scenes…

Likely audience: Music enthusiasts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

Music discovery off the beaten track. Weekly playlist, New Album Recommendations, Long-play Mixtape, and writing on folk, experimental, ambient, and more.

Likely audience: Music critics

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SubstackWeekly · last post 8 days ago

From recent posts: Expanding Dan publishes music history interviews, album analyses, and industry retrospectives focused on artists like Steely Dan and figures such as Dam-Funk and Chuck Klosterman. The publication targets music…

Likely audience: Music journalists

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