Erin McKeown's Fax of Life alternatives: newsletters like it

24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as Erin McKeown's Fax of Life (Music performance, Jazz and Blues and Folk music). The closest matches are The Gig, A Place Where No One Can Find Me and Along the Music Road . They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.

Updated Nov 7, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology

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twice monthly audio essays, personal cultural recommendations, & updates on projects you'll love

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  1. 1
    The Gig9K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

    From recent posts: The Gig publishes jazz-focused interviews, album reviews, and festival coverage for music enthusiasts. It mixes podcast episode highlights with historical retrospectives and artist profiles.

    Likely audience: Jazz enthusiasts

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 7 days ago

    From recent posts: This publication features personal essays and interviews with musicians discussing album releases, touring experiences, and the psychology of creativity. The content mixes reflective storytelling with specific industry…

    Likely audience: Music enthusiasts

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago

    Insights, conversations, and reflections on music, creativity, and connection

    Likely audience: Folk music enthusiasts

    2 shared topics

  4. 4

    SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago

    Come hang out with a pop-culture-obsessed, antiracist, lefty, OG Blerd who lives in Oakland, CA.

    Likely audience: Entertainment industry professionals

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 36 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

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago

    In this newsletter, each week we will highlight a classic show from our 40+ year history with videos, photos and interviews. We will also keep up with the goings-on of our regulars as well as announce new merchandise.

    Likely audience: Fans of Garrison Keillor and A Prairie Home Companion

    1 shared topic

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    NEW ECONOMIES78K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago

    From recent posts: New Economies publishes a weekly mix of podcast interviews with tech founders and industry leaders alongside news roundups on AI funding and startup developments. The content focuses on practical business topics such as…

    Likely audience: Startup founders

    1 shared topic

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    The Money Memo36K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 5 days ago

    From recent posts: The Money Memo publishes practical personal finance advice and policy analysis for New Zealanders, covering topics like KiwiSaver reform, mortgage myths, and small business financing. The newsletter mixes analytical…

    Likely audience: Personal finance enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    The Tidy Times30K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago

    From recent posts: The Tidy Times publishes a mix of podcast interviews on writing, parenting, and productivity alongside curated gift guides and lifestyle articles. Its audience includes parents, writers, and individuals seeking…

    Likely audience: Book lovers

    1 shared topic

  10. 10

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 9 days ago

    Likely audience: Book enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    Try This At Home26K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 4 days ago

    From recent posts: Try This At Home publishes essays on AI ethics, mindfulness, feminism, and education policy alongside occasional interviews and lifestyle tributes. The publication targets readers interested in human connection, mental…

    Likely audience: Psychology and sociology researchers

    1 shared topic

  12. 12

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 10 days ago

    Likely audience: Medical freedom movement supporters

    1 shared topic

  13. 13

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 15 days ago

    Calling bullshit on America’s love affair with Perfect Mamas

    Likely audience: pop culture enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

  14. 14

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 8 days ago

    Code Story is a podcast featuring founders, tech leaders, CTO's, CEO's, and software architects, reflecting on their human story in creating world changing, disruptive digital products.

    Likely audience: Startup founders

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

    From recent posts: The Storm Skiing Journal and Podcast publishes interviews with ski resort executives and industry leaders alongside articles on resort operations, expansion plans, and business models. It serves as a resource for…

    Likely audience: ski enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    Infinite Jaz19K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 15 days ago

    From recent posts: Infinite Jaz publishes in-depth investigative reporting and podcast interviews focused on the Israel-Palestine conflict, settler violence, and independent journalism funding. The publication targets readers interested…

    Likely audience: Journalists and media professionals

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago

    From recent posts: Meditations in an Emergency publishes a weekly mix of personal essays, cultural criticism, and lifestyle recommendations covering topics like puzzles, film, fashion, and music. The publication targets readers interested…

    Likely audience: puzzle enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 days ago

    How we work as creatives. Intimate conversation, expert interviews, and limited print releases. Authored by a serial entrepreneur & sustainable fashion veteran.

    Likely audience: small business owners

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 8 days ago

    From recent posts: CrashOut by Ioan Grillo publishes in-depth reporting on Mexican organized crime, cartel violence, and drug smuggling, often supplemented by podcast interviews and personal essays on immigrant journalism. The publication…

    Likely audience: policy makers

    1 shared topic

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    I'd Rather Be Writing12K subscribers

    SubstackDaily · last post 3 days ago

    My perspective is never given equal representation in the mainstream media. I believe character matters. I believe the experts. I believe in education. I believe women. Let me know if you have a story to tell. There's…

    Likely audience: Substack readers

    1 shared topic

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    FullStack HR11K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 3 days ago

    Staying on top of what's cooking in HR, future of work, and leadership.

    Likely audience: HR professionals

    1 shared topic

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    The Dinner Plan11K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

    From recent posts: The Dinner Plan publishes weekly podcast episodes and interviews with professional chefs and cookbook authors focused on practical cooking, meal planning, and recipe development. The content mixes long-form interviews…

    Likely audience: Home cooks

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 22 days ago

    Likely audience: Find Out Media subscribers

    1 shared topic

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    Best of Matthijs10K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 23 days ago

    Bonjour, ik ben Matthijs van Nieuwkerk. Op gezette tijden stel ik om 12 uur orde op zaken; een lijstje. Voor een overzichtelijk leven in modern times. Huisvlijt. Zeer particulier, maar misschien heb je er ook wat aan.

    Likely audience: Jazz enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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