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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 26 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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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 2 days ago

An author, musician, traveler, and runner's musings on writing, music, travel, and falling over.

Likely audience: Book readers interested in music history

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 5 days ago

Writings about modernism and modernity, literature, film, history and more.

Likely audience: Music enthusiasts

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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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SubstackWeekly · last post 15 days ago

Independent, unencumbered analysis and investigative reporting, captive to no dogma or faction.

Likely audience: Community members

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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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SubstackWeekly · last post 17 days ago

From recent posts: The newsletter covers legal and political analysis, primarily focusing on the Trump administration's policies, litigation, and press freedom. Recurring themes include Department of Justice litigation (Epstein Files…

Likely audience: Legal professionals

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago

La newsletter de Anime de Sensacine. Con cero relleno

Likely audience: Anime fans

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post Aug 26, 2026

assine o respondendo! é grátis, a menos que você queira me dar 10 reais. aí custa dez reais.

Likely audience: podcast listeners

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Substacklast post May 31, 2026

From recent posts: Onward with Ava DuVernay publishes political commentary, cultural criticism, and personal essays across digital media, voting rights, and space exploration topics. The publication features a mix of original articles…

Likely audience: Civil rights advocates

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 19 days ago

My personal Substack

Likely audience: music fans

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

From recent posts: This publication features essays and interviews with Thomas Sowell focusing on tax policy, economic theory, and social statistics. Content ranges from data-driven analyses of poverty and presidential rankings to…

Likely audience: Policy analysts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

From recent posts: Embedded publishes media industry gossip, journalism commentary, and personal essays on digital culture, often mixing news roundups with interviews and lifestyle reflections. It targets readers interested in media…

Likely audience: Journalists

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

Every weekday, one interesting artist and two instrumental albums, hand-picked, good to work to.

Likely audience: Electronic music fans

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

Your future on Substack is here—with the leading Substack Strategist, Sarah Fay.

Likely audience: Substack writers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago

From recent posts: Liana's Newsletter publishes a rotating mix of personal blog posts, comic creation updates, and art criticism alongside occasional book promotions and workshop announcements. The content targets artists and creatives…

Likely audience: illustrators

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SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago

Discover new music and directly support the artists who make it.

Likely audience: Bandcamp users

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SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago

From recent posts: The Micro-Philosopher publishes weekly articles on existentialism and philosophy of death alongside updates for its paid online education platform, The Micro-University. The publication serves adult learners seeking…

Likely audience: Philosophy enthusiasts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 27 days ago

From recent posts: This publication features essays on spirituality, nature, and small-town life by Barbara Brown Taylor, alongside book announcements and excerpts. It mixes reflective personal narratives with cultural observations on…

Likely audience: Spiritual readers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 8 days ago

Fiction, interviews, and notes from the author of The Problem Seeker.

Likely audience: Substack writers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 19 days ago

Turn your words into income and your writing dreams into reality. Build an audience that loves your work. Grow paid subscriptions. Publish your book. Promote your work with authentic marketing. Come join one of the…

Likely audience: Substack writers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago

✨ a cosy online space for curious readers ✨ from Sunday Times Bestselling author Emma Gannon. Books, work, wellbeing & creativity. "One of Britain’s most prominent Substack writers" — The Times

Likely audience: Book lovers

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Substacklast post Jun 16, 2026

A collection of essays about people, technology, art, & the future.

Likely audience: Content creators

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