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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 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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Substacklast post Jul 16, 2026

From recent posts: This publication features personal essays on diverse subjects including live music, journalism, digital culture, travel, and death. The content is written in a reflective, first-person style and is intended for readers…

Likely audience: middle-aged adults

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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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Substacklast post Aug 14, 2026

"artist" berkeley, ca

Likely audience: Music festival attendees

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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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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 28 days ago

My personal Substack - Here's a collection of some of the writing I've been doing since May of 2024. Author of nine books, a tenth on Bruce Springsteen in the works. I write about Literature, Music, Sports, Politics…

Likely audience: Bob Dylan fans

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GhostWeekly · last post 28 days ago

Official website of No Depression's stories, columns, album reviews, artist voices, and roots music journalism

Likely audience: Music historians

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 8 days ago

Music & pop culture with a topping of the Beatles. A splendid time is guaranteed for all!

Likely audience: Music historians

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 23 days ago

Protesting the rising tide of conformity

Likely audience: Hardcore punk fans

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 34 days ago

A newsletter by Graley Herren about contexts and conversations in Bob Dylan's art

Likely audience: Bob Dylan fans

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 11 days ago

“Infinity Goes Up on Trial” focuses on ideas central to the depth of Bob Dylan’s music, art, and writing in a broader social, cultural, and political context.

Likely audience: Bob Dylan fans

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 55 days ago

Writer about music generally and Bob Dylan specifically. Having explored the music of the last 30 years in the first part of this series, I am now starting to look back even further.

Likely audience: Music historians

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 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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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 13 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

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 26 days ago

This is home to the ongoing activities of Sean Dietrich, aka Sean of the South. From appearances on the Grand Ole Opry to book releases, Sean is a busy guy! He'd love nothing more than to have you join him on this…

Likely audience: Southern culture enthusiasts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 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

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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 21 days ago

From recent posts: No Expectations is a reader-supported music newsletter publishing weekly album reviews, playlists, and personal essays centered on indie rock, folk, and post-punk, with a focus on Chicago and Midwest artists and scenes…

Likely audience: Music enthusiasts

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