Audio’s Substack alternatives: newsletters like it

SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 23 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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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 39 days ago

How long has it been since you had a new favorite song? I can help with that!

Likely audience: Indie music enthusiasts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 24 days ago

Croonin and a Woonin

Likely audience: Indie rock fans

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 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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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 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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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 8 days ago

Record reviews, books, TV, other stuff

Likely audience: music fans

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 9 days ago

Opinions & Insights on graphic design, creative culture, etc. from Nolen Strals, a moderately-influential ex-punk creative designer living in the Southeast.

Likely audience: indie music fans

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 14 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 7 days ago

Formed in Bellingham, WA in 1997

Likely audience: Festival goers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago

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

Likely audience: Music enthusiasts

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SubstackWeekly · last post 2 days ago

The Music Week is a place to share, explore and discuss music. Every week I publish album reviews and recommendations, discussions, deep dives and more!

Likely audience: Music enthusiasts

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 29 days ago

This is home to the ongoing activities of Sean Dietrich, aka Sean of the South. From appearances on the Grand Ole Opry to book releases, Sean is a busy guy! He'd love nothing more than to have you join him on this…

Likely audience: Southern culture enthusiasts

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SubstackWeekly · last post 3 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 30 days ago

From recent posts: The Land That Time Forgot publishes personal essays and historical recollections focused on music history, live performances, and the careers of artists like Buddy Holly, Dolly Parton, and David Bowie. The publication…

Likely audience: Music historians

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SubstackWeekly · last post 2 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 12 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 11 days ago

The intersection of music and data

Likely audience: Music historians

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Substacklast post Jul 16, 2026

From recent posts: This publication features personal essays on diverse subjects including live music, journalism, digital culture, travel, and death. The content is written in a reflective, first-person style and is intended for readers…

Likely audience: middle-aged adults

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SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago

From recent posts: Gagarin Newsletter publishes weekly event listings for the Gagarin cultural center in Varese and Busto Arsizio, Italy, covering live music performances, book talks, film screenings, and community programs such as…

Likely audience: ARCI members

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 18 days ago

Your weekly guide to life in Washington DC!

Likely audience: DC residents

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 20 days ago

I’m new here, but so far I’m LOVING it, and while switching platforms is always a bit scary it felt like the right time to start sharing. Music, the road, the people, and yes… probably trying to justify my tech…

Likely audience: Fans of Steve Clisby's writing

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Substacklast post Aug 14, 2026

"artist" berkeley, ca

Likely audience: Music festival attendees

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago

Interviews and insights, about rock, blues, the Allman Brothers. expat life and sports from 3X New York Times best-selling author Alan Paul. “A one-man music mag from rock’s finest narrative storyteller.” – Ted…

Likely audience: Music fans

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago

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

Likely audience: Classic rock fans

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