Shades of Blue alternatives: newsletters like it

SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago

Likely audience: Jazz enthusiasts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 5 days ago

I'd like to remain anonymous. But you are saying things that need to be said.

Likely audience: Classical music enthusiasts

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SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago

Music, history, and some things inbetween.

Likely audience: Classical music enthusiasts

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 30 days ago

Thinking through living morally in an imperfect world

Likely audience: Classical music enthusiasts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post today

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

Likely audience: Political analysts

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SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago

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

Likely audience: Music enthusiasts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 10 days ago

The official Substack of UK musician Steven Wilson is the best way to get all things SW delivered straight to your inbox, without having to battle through news feeds and algorithms.

Likely audience: Vinyl collectors

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 20 days ago

My personal Substack

Likely audience: music fans

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 28 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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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 13 days ago

From recent posts: Well-Tempered Zealot publishes announcements for Dirty Projectors events, including festivals, album releases, and live performances. It targets music fans interested in indie, classical, and camping music experiences.

Likely audience: Indie music fans

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 days ago

From recent posts: Blue Coast Music Store publishes a recurring newsletter promoting its premium membership, album sales, and upcoming live performances for jazz, classical, and folk artists. The content consistently highlights specific…

Likely audience: Jazz enthusiasts

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 21 days ago

Likely audience: Classical music enthusiasts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 36 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 12 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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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

From recent posts: Transitional Technology publishes a mix of music criticism, film and documentary reviews, and jazz history. Its content spans album reviews of experimental and avant-garde jazz, analyses of horror film adaptations, and…

Likely audience: Jazz enthusiasts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 21 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 10 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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SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago

NYC conductor curates this week’s must‑hear classical shows—Brooklyn gems included.

Likely audience: New York City residents

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 31 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

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 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

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 18 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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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 14 days ago

Likely audience: Vinyl collectors

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SubstackWeekly · last post 13 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

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