Playback with Lewis Porter! alternatives: newsletters like it

24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as Playback with Lewis Porter! (Music history, Juilliard School and Civil rights activism). The closest matches are Steady, Starship Casual and Footnotes by Jemar Tisby. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.

Updated Nov 5, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology

About Playback with Lewis Porter!

New insights into jazz and its history

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  1. 1
    Steady539K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

    Dan Rather's steady take on a complex and chaotic world.

    Likely audience: Political analysts

    1 shared topic

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    Starship Casual149K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 5 days ago

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

    Likely audience: Music enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 days ago

    Truth-telling at the intersection of faith, history, and justice Focus on white Christian nationalism + the Black Christian tradition

    Likely audience: Christian leaders and pastors

    1 shared topic

  4. 4
    Jazz Is Dead50K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago

    My personal Substack

    Likely audience: Music enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 21 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

    1 shared topic

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    The Beginners Mind20K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 7 days ago

    From recent posts: The Beginners Mind publishes practical productivity guides, Notion templates, and self-improvement strategies for individuals seeking to organize their personal knowledge, finances, and creative work. The publication…

    Likely audience: Notion users

    1 shared topic

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    Tone Glow17K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 29 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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    Non-Boring History 14K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 5 days ago

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

    Likely audience: history enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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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

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 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

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 3 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

    1 shared topic

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    Can't Get Much Higher10K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 2 days ago

    The intersection of music and data

    Likely audience: Music historians

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 24 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

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 3 days ago

    From recent posts: The International Review of Photography publishes in-depth profiles of photographers, historical photo essays, and analyses of photographic meaning alongside curated lists of global exhibitions. The publication targets…

    Likely audience: Photography enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    KLOF Mag Selects8K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

    Music discovery off the beaten track. Weekly playlist, New Album Recommendations, Long-play Mixtape, and writing on folk, experimental, ambient, and more.

    Likely audience: Music critics

    1 shared topic

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    Drummers on Drumming8K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 8 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

    1 shared topic

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    Unheard8K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 11 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

    1 shared topic

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    Records, books, films7K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 5 days ago

    Stories from the Edges of Rock & the Corners of the World.

    Likely audience: Music historians

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 6 days ago

    Black music, black culture and America.

    Likely audience: Poetry enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 days ago

    The place where I post the answers to random scholastic questions I get that you might find useful.

    Likely audience: Theologians

    1 shared topic

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    Mindbender Club5K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 2 days ago

    From recent posts: Mindbender Club publishes a rotating mix of short-form essays on technology, psychology, and culture alongside trivia puzzles, book reviews, and occasional celebrity interviews. The publication targets readers…

    Likely audience: general readers

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post yesterday

    From recent posts: LawyerLisa's Substack publishes historical research and political commentary on topics ranging from World War I to environmental policy. The publication mixes scavenger hunt games with critiques of social justice…

    Likely audience: history enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 6 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

    1 shared topic

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    On Repeat Records4K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 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

    1 shared topic

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