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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 17 days ago

Writing on Bob Dylan including the writings of Peter Stone Brown (1951 to 2019) a singer-songwriter, freelance writer, music editor for a Philadelphia alternative weekly, and onetime WXPN DJ.

Likely audience: Bob Dylan fans

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SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago

Consumption Report is a weekly newsletter about literature and pop culture that prioritizes conversation over discourse.

Likely audience: Book lovers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago

From recent posts: The publication covers film criticism and independent filmmaking, primarily through New York Film Festival dispatches and interviews. Its content spans narrative analysis of auteurs like Lisandro Alonso and Lee…

Likely audience: film critics

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SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago

From recent posts: Mostly Aesthetics publishes in-depth essays on music history, Holocaust history, and English poetry, featuring long-form analysis of artists like Bob Dylan and George Michael alongside literary critiques of T.S. Eliot…

Likely audience: Music historians

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 27 days ago

My personal Substack - Here's a collection of some of the writing I've been doing since May of 2024. Author of nine books, a tenth on Bruce Springsteen in the works. I write about Literature, Music, Sports, Politics…

Likely audience: Bob Dylan fans

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GhostWeekly · last post 27 days ago

Official website of No Depression's stories, columns, album reviews, artist voices, and roots music journalism

Likely audience: Music historians

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago

Home of the Weekly Directed By Women Viewing Guide. Here you will find writing about films directed by women, silent cinema, and other esoteric (mostly) film related stuff.

Likely audience: Film enthusiasts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 34 days ago

A newsletter by Graley Herren about contexts and conversations in Bob Dylan's art

Likely audience: Bob Dylan fans

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 12 days ago

taking art & culture a little too seriously

Likely audience: Music enthusiasts

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 10 days ago

“Infinity Goes Up on Trial” focuses on ideas central to the depth of Bob Dylan’s music, art, and writing in a broader social, cultural, and political context.

Likely audience: Bob Dylan fans

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 54 days ago

Writer about music generally and Bob Dylan specifically. Having explored the music of the last 30 years in the first part of this series, I am now starting to look back even further.

Likely audience: Music historians

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

Dan Rather's steady take on a complex and chaotic world.

Likely audience: Political analysts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 12 days ago

Weekly art, writing, and creative inspiration from the author of Steal Like an Artist and other bestsellers.

Likely audience: Book lovers and readers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago

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

Likely audience: Music enthusiasts

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Substacklast post Jun 28, 2026

From recent posts: Words That Matter publishes weekly curated reading lists and essays from guest curators covering technology, literature, art, and cultural criticism. The publication mixes short-form lists with deep-dive features and…

Likely audience: Cultural critics

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 12 days ago

A new podcast episode every Tuesday and a new essay every Friday. Created by Shea Serrano, author of five New York Times bestsellers.

Likely audience: Film enthusiasts

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 40 days ago

#1 NYT best-selling author of The Familiar, Ninth House, Shadow & Bone, Six of Crows, The Invisible Parade, and suchlike🌙

Likely audience: Book lovers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago

From recent posts: Saturday Feeling is a Culture-category newsletter that publishes a mix of interviews, essays, and short-form cultural reporting. Recent issues cover topics ranging from music and political resistance at Jantar Mantar…

Likely audience: Young professionals

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

From recent posts: Freddie deBoer publishes a bimonthly newsletter featuring essays on media ethics, progressive politics, and American economic history alongside subscriber-written content from a community of approximately 70,000…

Likely audience: Media critics

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 26 days ago

From recent posts: THE WHAT is a culture newsletter that mixes personal essays, lifestyle tips, and media recommendations with occasional tech and travel features. The publication targets readers interested in mental health, wellness, and…

Likely audience: newsletter readers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 19 days ago

My personal Substack

Likely audience: music fans

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 16 days ago

From recent posts: Telling the Bees publishes a mix of book reviews, literary analysis, and cultural essays covering contemporary fiction, genre adaptations, and media representation of women and queer identity.

Likely audience: book club members

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SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago

From recent posts: No News, Bad News publishes cultural criticism, fashion industry analysis, and personal essays on creativity and identity, often blending interviews with industry commentary. The publication targets readers interested…

Likely audience: fashion enthusiasts

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 27 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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