irregular notes alternatives: newsletters like it

24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as irregular notes (Music curation, Hip-hop and R&B). The closest matches are vibeycurator, De La Soul and The Music Week. 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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  1. 1

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 58 days ago

    Likely audience: Music enthusiasts

    2 shared topics

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    De La Soul504K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 5 days ago

    DA.I.S.Y AGE

    Likely audience: Vinyl collectors

    1 shared topic

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    The Music Week46K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 8 days ago

    The Music Week is a place to share, explore and discuss music. Every week I publish album reviews and recommendations, discussions, deep dives and more!

    Likely audience: Music enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    Flow State42K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

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

    Likely audience: Electronic music fans

    1 shared topic

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    Bandcamp Notes30K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 6 days ago

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

    Likely audience: Bandcamp users

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 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

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    Tone Glow17K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 30 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

    1 shared topic

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    Futurism Restated15K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 8 days ago

    From recent posts: Futurism Restated publishes in-depth interviews, album reviews, and cultural criticism focused on electronic music, synthesizer culture, and niche genres like minimal techno and drone. The publication targets listeners…

    Likely audience: Electronic music enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    VARTOTOJO GIDAS®12K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 15 days ago

    Pagaliau, atsakymai į nepasotinamus klausimus: kokį filmą pažiūrėti, kokią vietą aplankyti, kokią knygą paskaityti.

    Likely audience: Cultural enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    Herb Sundays12K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 5 days ago

    From recent posts: Herb Sundays publishes in-depth interviews with electronic music producers, DJs, and industry figures such as Larry Heard, Nathan Jenkins, and Anastasia Kristensen. The newsletter also occasionally features profiles on…

    Likely audience: Electronic music enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    MACRO Works8K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago

    From recent posts: MACRO Works publishes a mix of film reviews, music roundups, celebrity lifestyle features, and industry interviews for a culture-focused audience. The content spans topics from cinema history and social issues to new…

    Likely audience: Film enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    a closer listen4K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

    From recent posts: A Closer Listen publishes weekly electronic, ambient, and experimental music reviews alongside in-depth interviews and essays on sound design, poetry, and DIY culture. The publication targets music enthusiasts and…

    Likely audience: Classical musicians

    1 shared topic

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    quietdetails4K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 2 days ago

    quiet details is a record label with each release being an artist's own unique interpretation of that phrase

    Likely audience: Independent musicians

    1 shared topic

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    Constantly Hating2K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 32 days ago

    From recent posts: Constantly Hating publishes music criticism, genre analysis, and curated track lists covering nu-hipsterism, internet culture, and pop stars like Olivia Rodrigo and Vince Staples. The publication targets music…

    Likely audience: Music critics

    1 shared topic

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    Sound Methods2K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 52 days ago

    Notes on electronic, ambient, and experimental sounds and methods.

    Likely audience: Electronic music enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    One Size Fits All2K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 43 days ago

    From recent posts: One Size Fits All publishes a rotating mix of music curation, political fashion analysis, and practical guides on footwear and vintage shopping. The publication targets readers interested in niche cultural topics…

    Likely audience: Fashion enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    Residence 1K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 37 days ago

    From recent posts: Residence publishes experimental music reviews, artist interviews, and curation lists focused on electronic sound, improvisation, and dub influences. The publication targets musicians and art enthusiasts interested in…

    Likely audience: Substack readers

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post yesterday

    From recent posts: Grace Spelman Music Project publishes weekly curated playlists, film soundtrack reviews, and music reactions tailored to specific activities like studying, carpooling, and seasonal walks. The publication targets music…

    Likely audience: Music enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    beehiivWeekly · last post 4 days ago

    From recent posts: This newsletter publishes weekly reviews of indie pop, electronic, and hip-hop tracks alongside curated playlists and musician advertisements. It targets independent artists and music enthusiasts seeking industry news…

    Likely audience: Music industry professionals

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post today

    Weekly newsletters covering the Christian Indie and alternative music scene.

    Likely audience: Music critics

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 2 days ago

    A celebration of music from around the world.

    Likely audience: Music enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 4 days ago

    A letter that sparks conversations, inspiration and action. A series of lessons and insights on the creative entrepreneur journey. Infused with inspiration, ideas, opportunities and prompts to empower your creative…

    Likely audience: Creative professionals

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 3 days ago

    From recent posts: John Oliver's Music publishes weekly updates on classical and experimental releases, live tour announcements, and collaborative projects by John Oliver and his ensembles. The publication serves musicians and music…

    Likely audience: Electronic music fans

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 42 days ago

    We Are Scientists: the essentials and the esoterica; the frolic and the mayhem; the drought and the surge 🥁🪩

    Likely audience: Music enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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