The Line of Best Fit alternatives: newsletters like it

SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 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 14 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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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 13 days ago

Formed in Bellingham, WA in 1997

Likely audience: Festival goers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 5 days ago

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

Likely audience: Bandcamp users

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SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago

A newsletter about electronic music and the culture / industry that surrounds it.

Likely audience: electronic music fans

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 7 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 enthusiasts

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SubstackWeekly · last post 6 days ago

From recent posts: re:frame publishes essays, book reviews, and interviews covering topics like music journalism, neuroscience, AI content generation, evolutionary medicine, and government policy. The publication targets readers…

Likely audience: Music journalists and critics

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

From recent posts: Transitional Technology publishes album reviews, concert critiques, and local business features with a primary focus on jazz history and experimental music. The publication mixes in-depth essays on specific artists and…

Likely audience: Jazz enthusiasts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 3 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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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 24 days ago

surrealist blues poet.

Likely audience: Poets and writers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 5 days ago

From recent posts: Will Hermes: New Music + Old Music publishes monthly reviews of new and historic albums alongside event announcements for music history enthusiasts. The publication covers genres ranging from Afropop and World Music to…

Likely audience: Music enthusiasts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 2 days ago

From recent posts: This publication publishes music history articles, interviews, and podcast episodes focused on the Allman Brothers Band and the 1969 Woodstock festival. It is for readers interested in rock music history, band dynamics…

Likely audience: Music historians

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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 yesterday

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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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 36 days ago

From recent posts: Out + Back publishes weekly music journalism featuring interviews with artists like Neil Young, Sturgill Simpson, and Paul McCartney, alongside reviews and production insights. The publication serves music enthusiasts…

Likely audience: Music journalists

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SubstackWeekly · last post 5 days ago

Song recommendations, information, reviews, themed YouTube playlists, and more. We focus mainly (but not exclusively) on southern Africa (especially Botswana, Malawi, Zimbabwe, and South Africa) and eastern Africa…

Likely audience: Music historians

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SubstackWeekly · last post 3 days ago

Likely audience: Phoebe Bridgers fans

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 6 days ago

From recent posts: Listening Sessions publishes jazz-focused essays, album reviews, and analog audio hobbyist features for music enthusiasts and collectors.

Likely audience: Music historians

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 20 days ago

From recent posts: Gen Zero publishes essays on music journalism, pop culture media, and urban culture, including interviews with creators and analyses of industry trends. The publication targets readers interested in the intersection of…

Likely audience: culture writers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 days ago

From recent posts: The Tim "Napalm" Stegall Substack publishes long-form music journalism and album reviews focused on punk rock history and the Austin music scene. It also features biographical essays on rock legends and columns on food…

Likely audience: Music historians

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SubstackWeekly · last post 21 days ago

From recent posts: Evil Speakers publishes a rotating mix of album reviews, music industry interviews, and cultural commentary covering rock, folk, and film. The publication targets music enthusiasts and critics interested in both current…

Likely audience: Music enthusiasts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 31 days ago

A celebration of music from around the world.

Likely audience: Music enthusiasts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 26 days ago

Music & pop culture with a topping of the Beatles. A splendid time is guaranteed for all!

Likely audience: Music historians

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 17 days ago

pop music, beyond the #1s

Likely audience: Music enthusiasts

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