Mostly Aesthetics alternatives: newsletters like it

24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as Mostly Aesthetics (Music history, Bob Dylan and Christianity). The closest matches are John’s Substack, No Depression: Roots Music and Culture Journalism and Shadow Chasing. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.

Updated Nov 6, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology

About Mostly Aesthetics

Mostly Aesthetics publishes in-depth essays on music history, Holocaust history, and English poetry, featuring long-form analysis of artists like Bob Dylan and George Michael alongside literary critiques of T.S. Eliot…

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    John’s Substack1K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 22 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

    2 shared topics

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    GhostWeekly · last post 22 days ago

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

    Likely audience: Music historians

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 28 days ago

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

    Likely audience: Bob Dylan fans

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 36 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

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 49 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

    2 shared topics

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    Steady539K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 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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    Soil and Roots101K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 days ago

    Exploring why so many people feel disconnected from God, others, and themselves—and how deep discipleship can change that.

    Likely audience: Christian leaders

    1 shared topic

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    Jazz Is Dead50K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago

    My personal Substack

    Likely audience: Music enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    The Ledger Report 46K subscribers

    Substacklast post Jul 1, 2026

    From recent posts: The Ledger Report publishes conservative Christian essays on American history, theology, and politics alongside holiday greetings and drug skepticism. It is a publication for readers seeking religiously framed political…

    Likely audience: Political activists

    1 shared topic

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    Rod Dreher's Diary36K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

    From recent posts: Rod Dreher's Diary publishes a weekly column of essays, book reviews, and personal memoirs covering culture, politics, religion, and social theory. The content frequently blends analytical pieces on topics like Jewish…

    Likely audience: Political commentators

    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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    Adicta a Pensar23K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 18 days ago

    Poesía, reflexión y corazón.

    Likely audience: Christians

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 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

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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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    Non-Boring History 14K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 6 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 4 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 3 days ago

    The intersection of music and data

    Likely audience: Music historians

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 25 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 4 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 4 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 9 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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