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SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago

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

Likely audience: Bandcamp users

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 20 days ago

Formed in Bellingham, WA in 1997

Likely audience: Festival goers

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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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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 21 days ago

From recent posts: New Bands for Old Heads publishes weekly curated playlists, album roundups, and personal essays on music fandom and discovery for listeners seeking curated recommendations over algorithmic feeds. The publication blends…

Likely audience: Music enthusiasts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

O mailing do Soho Music Group: anúncios, lançamentos, eventos e leitura de indústria para uma comunidade conectada à música contemporânea.

Likely audience: Music industry professionals

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 36 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 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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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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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 10 days ago

From recent posts: Greil Marcus / Letter in the Ether publishes alternating issues of music reviews and a Q&A column featuring reader letters and essays on rock history, theory, and politics. The publication targets music enthusiasts and…

Likely audience: Indie rock 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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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 22 days ago

Croonin and a Woonin

Likely audience: Indie rock fans

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 11 days ago

From recent posts: The Infinite Loop publishes music-focused essays and track listings that pair artist spotlights with audio gear recommendations. Recent issues feature playlist curation spanning jazz, neo-soul, electronic, and indie…

Likely audience: Electronic music producers

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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

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 8 days ago

From recent posts: The Wax Museum publishes weekly cultural roundups and curated lists pairing music, film, and literature for readers seeking deep analysis and weekend recommendations. It mixes music reviews, film criticism, and book…

Likely audience: Vinyl collectors

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SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago

The longest-running music blog in the game! This newsletter is focused on music curation - reviews of new music, playlists for Spotify/Apple/YouTube covering a wide range of genres and moments in history, and links to…

Likely audience: Music enthusiasts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 13 days ago

From recent posts: John's Music Blog publishes a mix of artist interviews and weekly music roundups. Interviews feature contemporary artists and indie duos discussing new work and subcultural influences, while roundups cover rap, noise…

Likely audience: music blog readers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 57 days ago

Notes on electronic, ambient, and experimental sounds and methods.

Likely audience: Electronic music enthusiasts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 27 days ago

Rašau apie lietuvišką muziką

Likely audience: music enthusiasts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 23 days ago

Rabbit holes from Ryan @ A Strangely Isolated Place. Unprofessional music blogging since 2008.

Likely audience: Electronic music fans

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

Every album tells a story. Most never get heard. We dig them out with podcasts exploring heavy 70s, 80s metal, 90s alternative, and 00s rock—forgotten masterpieces, lost classics, and legends that still have something…

Likely audience: music enthusiasts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 9 days ago

Helping you find something good to listen to.

Likely audience: music fans

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 43 days ago

From recent posts: Residence publishes experimental music reviews, artist interviews, and curation lists focused on electronic sound, improvisation, and dub influences. The publication targets musicians and art enthusiasts interested in…

Likely audience: Substack readers

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beehiivWeekly · last post 9 days ago

From recent posts: This newsletter publishes weekly reviews of indie pop, electronic, and hip-hop tracks alongside curated playlists and musician advertisements. It targets independent artists and music enthusiasts seeking industry news…

Likely audience: Music industry professionals

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 days ago

New perspectives on music and pop culture

Likely audience: Indie music fans

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