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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 24 days ago

An original newsletter by Emmy-winning journalist, MSNBC Anchor, attorney & music obsessive Ari Melber. Facts, fun, and some random thoughts...

Likely audience: Cultural critics

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Substacklast post Jun 29, 2026

From recent posts: High Brow publishes a rotating mix of personal essays, music features, and industry observations targeting an audience interested in pop culture, relationships, and creative careers. The publication alternates between…

Likely audience: content creators

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post yesterday

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 2 days ago

Delivering you deeper cuts on the people, tech, and trends shaping Spotify.

Likely audience: Music industry professionals

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 6 days ago

From recent posts: Blue Coast Records publishes high-resolution acoustic music releases, studio recordings, and audio format comparisons for audiophiles and classical music enthusiasts. The publication consistently promotes physical and…

Likely audience: Acoustic music fans

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SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago

From recent posts: Blue Coast Music Store publishes a recurring newsletter promoting its premium membership, album sales, and upcoming live performances for jazz, classical, and folk artists. The content consistently highlights specific…

Likely audience: Jazz enthusiasts

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Substacklast post Jul 24, 2026

From recent posts: Nightcap with Tift Merritt publishes exclusively about Tift Merritt's music releases, album announcements, and artist interviews. The publication is for fans of indie folk music seeking updates on her new albums and…

Likely audience: Indie music fans

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 56 days ago

From recent posts: JAY VERSACE publishes short-form essays on digital culture, music streaming, and social psychology. The publication mixes cultural critique with personal reflections on creativity and community.

Likely audience: Cultural critics

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SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago

From recent posts: Static & Distance publishes music-focused newsletters featuring live performance recordings, new album releases, film festival screenings, and limited vinyl and merchandise sales. It serves indie and alternative music…

Likely audience: music fans

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 8 days ago

From recent posts: Grace Spelman Music Project publishes curated music playlists organized by context—such as morning routines, studying, seasonal gatherings, and carpooling—across genres including jazz, indie folk, and '70s rock. Content…

Likely audience: Music enthusiasts

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SubstackWeekly · last post 6 days ago

I'm a broadcaster and music fan. I write about my radio show, music and musicians.

Likely audience: Indie music fans

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 8 days ago

From recent posts: Josplay publishes a weekly music rotation featuring curated playlists of Afrobeats, Amapiano, Soukous, and reflective pop genres alongside grant application guides for the Rise Fund III program. The publication targets…

Likely audience: Music enthusiasts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 days ago

My personal Substack

Likely audience: Music industry professionals

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 49 days ago

We Are Scientists: the essentials and the esoterica; the frolic and the mayhem; the drought and the surge 🥁🪩

Likely audience: music fans

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 18 days ago

Interviewing all the people who make the jazz world go 'round. And other fun music stuff.

Likely audience: Music industry professionals

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SubstackWeekly · last post 8 days ago

Likely audience: Ambient music listeners

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 12 days ago

From recent posts: GLAMOUR-PUSS publishes a mix of fashion criticism, artist retrospectives, and cultural commentary. Recent issues examine how music streaming influences autumn styling, analyze 1960s hairstyle nostalgia through a luxury…

Likely audience: fashion enthusiasts

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 8 days ago

Guerilla Asso Newsletter

Likely audience: Vinyl collectors

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 12 days ago

Exploring the sideroads life has to offer. Join the journey.

Likely audience: Knowledge workers

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Substacklast post Jun 13, 2026

You're all a bunch of s̶o̶c̶i̶a̶l̶i̶s̶t̶s̶ Peronists!

Likely audience: Political philosophers

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