Brownouts alternatives: newsletters like it

5 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as Brownouts (independent music release, Seattle hip-hop collaboration and paid subscriber exclusive content). The closest matches are Sketchplanations, emma withers says new music! and What Am I Making. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.

Updated Nov 12, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology

About Brownouts

Cultural commentary, mostly via music and photography, from a weathered rapper/DJ who left social media before all y’all.

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  1. 1
    Sketchplanations48K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago

    Weekly hand-drawn explanations of ideas from science, psychology, creativity and life.

    Likely audience: newsletter subscribers

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 13 days ago

    Likely audience: music fans

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 days ago

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

    Likely audience: music fans

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 35 days ago

    A pretty good record label ™ // info@pnkslm.com

    Likely audience: vinyl collectors

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 14 days ago

    Recording artist and songwriter Polly Paulusma shares all things songwriting and follows the creative impetus wherever it may lead.

    Likely audience: Aspiring singer-songwriters

    1 shared topic

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