Free City Rhymes alternatives: newsletters like it

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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SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago

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

Likely audience: Music enthusiasts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 19 days ago

My personal Substack

Likely audience: music fans

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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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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 35 days ago

From recent posts: Tone Glow publishes in-depth interviews and profiles of underground musicians, art collectives, and filmmakers, focusing on topics like industrial music, visual arts, and documentary filmmaking. The publication mixes…

Likely audience: Music historians

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SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago

Join renegade historian and Brit in the US Dr. Annette Laing on her witty history mystery tour. Substack Featured Newsletter.

Likely audience: Genealogy 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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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 20 days ago

From recent posts: Live From California with Lloyd Kahn publishes a rotating mix of personal memoirs, investigative reporting on local issues like fishing regulations, and cultural commentary on topics ranging from skateboarding to Golden…

Likely audience: San Francisco locals

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 9 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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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 30 days ago

From recent posts: American Alchemy Magazine publishes investigative articles on UFO conspiracy theories, government secrecy, and alleged UAP recovery programs. The publication targets readers interested in unexplained aerial phenomena…

Likely audience: UFO enthusiasts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago

Welcome to the supplemental engine for the Drummers on Drumming podcast! I’m Ben Hilzinger, and while I figure out how to navigate this platform, you can expect enjoyable insights, behind-the-scenes moments, and a peek…

Likely audience: drummers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 17 days ago

I’m new here, but so far I’m LOVING it, and while switching platforms is always a bit scary it felt like the right time to start sharing. Music, the road, the people, and yes… probably trying to justify my tech…

Likely audience: Fans of Steve Clisby's writing

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SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago

Black music, black culture and America.

Likely audience: Poetry enthusiasts

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 13 days ago

Likely audience: Vinyl collectors

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SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago

From recent posts: Fredagsbrevet från Sandra Beijer is a recurring Swedish newsletter blending personal memoir, creative writing reflections, and travel diaries with occasional cultural commentary. The publication features…

Likely audience: Travel enthusiasts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

Ditch the algorithm. Music discovery made easy—curated by someone who remembers when a mixtape could change your life.

Likely audience: Music enthusiasts

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SubstackWeekly · last post 11 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 journalists

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 8 days ago

From recent posts: This publication mixes music history essays, live concert reviews, and archival interviews focused on the Allman Brothers Band and Woodstock. It serves fans and researchers interested in southern rock legacy, band…

Likely audience: Music historians

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SubstackWeekly · last post 15 days ago

From recent posts: LANDLINE by Jay Babcock publishes archival music journalism, literary interviews, and cultural history pieces alongside occasional poetry and audiobook recommendations. The publication targets readers interested in…

Likely audience: Literature enthusiasts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 8 days ago

Vintage Cafe: A Magazine for the Culturally Curious. Music, art, books, travel, and the ideas that connect them—curated three times a week by Nenad Georgievski

Likely audience: music collectors

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SubstackWeekly · last post 8 days ago

From recent posts: Let The Words Fall Out publishes first-person essays on trauma, mental health, and societal issues for readers seeking personal narratives and solidarity. The publication mixes nostalgic memoirs with serious reflections…

Likely audience: Music fans

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 12 days ago

From recent posts: THE INDEPENDENT INK publishes eclectic essays covering art history, philosophy, AI ethics, and comedy, blending cultural criticism with personal anecdotes. The publication targets readers interested in deep dives into…

Likely audience: Art critics and cultural commentators

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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 11 days ago

How to draw and write comics. Tutorials, geeky conversations, and personal faves.

Likely audience: Rush fans

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