wafwafcroquettes alternatives: newsletters like it

24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as wafwafcroquettes (electronic music culture, social media FOMO and club culture vs personal listening). The closest matches are New Bands for Old Heads, Flagging Down the Double E's and Will Hermes: New Music + Old Music. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.

Updated Nov 13, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology

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WAF-WAF est une publication indépendante pilotée par David Bola, qui vous livre trois fois par mois des recommandations et un texte signé par un·e invité·e, avec, en bonus, quelques morceaux à croquer.

  • electronic music culture
  • social media FOMO
  • club culture vs personal listening
  • music journalism
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  1. 1

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 22 days ago

    From recent posts: New Bands for Old Heads publishes weekly curated playlists, album roundups, and personal essays on music fandom and discovery for listeners seeking curated recommendations over algorithmic feeds. The publication blends…

    Likely audience: Music enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

  2. 2

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago

    From recent posts: Flagging Down the Double E's publishes travel journalism and music history focused on Bob Dylan's rare performances and tour anniversaries. The publication mixes travel series with zine promotions and tour updates.

    Likely audience: Bob Dylan fans

    1 shared topic

  3. 3

    SubstackWeekly · last post 12 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

    1 shared topic

  4. 4

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 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

    1 shared topic

  5. 5
    fluxblog3K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago

    The longest-running music blog in the game! This newsletter is focused on music curation - reviews of new music, playlists for Spotify/Apple/YouTube covering a wide range of genres and moments in history, and links to…

    Likely audience: Music enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

  6. 6
    Out + Back3K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 43 days ago

    From recent posts: Out + Back publishes weekly music journalism featuring interviews with artists like Neil Young, Sturgill Simpson, and Paul McCartney, alongside reviews and production insights. The publication serves music enthusiasts…

    Likely audience: Music journalists

    1 shared topic

  7. 7
    Gen Zero2K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 27 days ago

    From recent posts: Gen Zero publishes essays on music journalism, pop culture media, and urban culture, including interviews with creators and analyses of industry trends. The publication targets readers interested in the intersection of…

    Likely audience: culture writers

    1 shared topic

  8. 8

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 8 days ago

    From recent posts: The Tim "Napalm" Stegall Substack publishes long-form music journalism and album reviews focused on punk rock history and the Austin music scene. It also features biographical essays on rock legends and columns on food…

    Likely audience: Texas political observers

    1 shared topic

  9. 9
    blogfoolk1K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 days ago

    Il mio Substack personale

    Likely audience: Irish music enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

  10. 10

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 16 days ago

    From recent posts: Dark Forces Swing Blind Punches publishes music journalism including album reviews, concert reports, and interviews with artists like Walt Dickerson and Cindy Blackman Santana. The publication covers a wide range of…

    Likely audience: Music journalists

    1 shared topic

  11. 11
    Such Great Heights1K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 37 days ago

    Likely audience: music fans

    1 shared topic

  12. 12

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 8 days ago

    From recent posts: Evil Speakers publishes a rotating mix of album reviews, music industry interviews, and cultural commentary covering rock, folk, and film. The publication targets music enthusiasts and critics interested in both current…

    Likely audience: Music enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

  13. 13

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 7 days ago

    New perspectives on music and pop culture

    Likely audience: Indie music fans

    1 shared topic

  14. 14

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 7 days ago

    From recent posts: Gary Craig publishes a mix of music history, local venue tributes, and legal news regarding emergency medical incidents.

    Likely audience: Music history enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

  15. 15

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 2 days ago

    The liner notes they didn't want you to read. Exploring the unsung legends and off-the-record history of jazz.

    Likely audience: Music historians

    1 shared topic

  16. 16

    SubstackWeekly · last post 5 days ago

    Storytelling about rock pop music and culture through decades of interviews, reviews, and feature stories, shaken in a blender. Might be Steely Dan, Dylan, Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, boygenius. Might be Laura Nyro…

    Likely audience: Music industry professionals

    1 shared topic

  17. 17

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 9 days ago

    Una newsletter che racconta storie e suoni.

    Likely audience: Music industry professionals

    1 shared topic

  18. 18

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 6 days ago

    Pertaining to music, technology, and the label industry

    Likely audience: music historians

    1 shared topic

  19. 19

    SubstackWeekly · last post 15 days ago

    From recent posts: Jayson Buford's LOTS OF COMMAS publishes a mix of sports journalism and music coverage, including New York Knicks championship retrospectives, NBA team strategy breakdowns, and first-person accounts of album release…

    Likely audience: NBA fans

    1 shared topic

  20. 20

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 21 days ago

    A post-punk fanzine by Alastair McKay. An extension of the book Alternatives To Valium: How Punk Rock Saved A Shy Boy's Life.

    Likely audience: Music historians

    1 shared topic

  21. 21

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 5 days ago

    This is my personal Substack on which I am serially "publishing" my book on WNEW AM and FM, a chapter at a time.

    Likely audience: Radio historians

    1 shared topic

  22. 22

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 11 days ago

    Dipping into what makes music feel so fucking good.

    Likely audience: Tinashe fans

    1 shared topic

  23. 23

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 13 days ago

    Untold stories about the unheard music: Punk, hardcore, ’60s rock, psychedelia and beyond. Words in The Guardian, Narratively, Maggot Brain and elsewhere.

    Likely audience: music fans

    1 shared topic

  24. 24

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 12 days ago

    A blog about music and the things in life that feel like music

    Likely audience: music fans

    1 shared topic

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