A Plague of Tigers alternatives: newsletters like it

SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 days ago

From recent posts: No Expectations publishes weekly music reviews, streaming updates, and personal essays focused on indie rock, folk, and post-punk genres with a Midwest and Chicago scene focus. The publication targets music enthusiasts…

Likely audience: Music enthusiasts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 2 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

A place where I’ll share my passion of all things music, things vegan, travel, and whatever else delights my internal muse.

Likely audience: Music critics

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 7 days ago

Songs, bands, artists, albums that I’m interested including the best songs ever.

Likely audience: Indie music fans

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 14 days ago

Formed in Bellingham, WA in 1997

Likely audience: Festival goers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 6 days ago

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

Likely audience: Music enthusiasts

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SubstackWeekly · last post 6 days ago

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

Likely audience: Bandcamp users

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 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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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 4 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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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

The intersection of music and data

Likely audience: Music historians

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 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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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 6 days ago

Stories from the Edges of Rock & the Corners of the World.

Likely audience: Music historians

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SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago

From recent posts: Since No One Asked publishes a rotating mix of personal essays, home cooking recipes, and curated cultural recommendations including books, films, and music. The publication targets readers interested in authentic…

Likely audience: Food enthusiasts

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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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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 39 days ago

a snapshot of the culture.

Likely audience: Music critics

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 2 days ago

From recent posts: Remember The Lightning publishes a rotating mix of indie music reviews, band biographies, and interviews focused on rock and indie genres. The publication targets music enthusiasts with content ranging from curated…

Likely audience: Rock music fans

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SubstackWeekly · last post 4 days ago

Likely audience: Phoebe Bridgers fans

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SubstackWeekly · last post 15 days ago

From recent posts: Jack Cullen's Substack publishes a mix of personal memoirs, music reviews, and cultural essays covering LGBTQ+ experiences, mental health, and life as a digital nomad in Spain. The content targets an audience interested…

Likely audience: Pop music fans

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 43 days ago

From recent posts: One Size Fits All publishes a rotating mix of music curation, political fashion analysis, and practical guides on footwear and vintage shopping. The publication targets readers interested in niche cultural topics…

Likely audience: Fashion enthusiasts

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 28 days ago

Making sense of sports. An independent sports journalism project. No gambling sponsors. Storytelling, commentary and the occasional hot take. Reporting that reminds us why we fell in love with sports.

Likely audience: Sports business analysts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post today

Weekly newsletters covering the Christian Indie and alternative music scene.

Likely audience: Music critics

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post today

Your source for new underground metal releases. Updated weekly.

Likely audience: Music critics

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago

New perspectives on music and pop culture

Likely audience: Indie music fans

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago

An exploration of making a life in and around music and art in the 21st century.

Likely audience: Indie rock fans

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