Sick Sad Motherslug alternatives: newsletters like it

24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as Sick Sad Motherslug (Music Reviews, Jazz and Experimental Music). The closest matches are Bill’s Substack, nightafternight and Starship Casual. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.

Updated Nov 12, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology

About Sick Sad Motherslug

Sick Sad Motherslug is mostly about music I like, sometimes about books and movies I like, and occasionally about other things I like.

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  1. 1

    SubstackWeekly · last post 5 days ago

    My personal Substack

    Likely audience: Music critics

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 22 days ago

    From recent posts: Night After Night publishes live music reviews and event announcements focusing on jazz, classical, and experimental genres. The publication targets music enthusiasts and industry professionals interested in upcoming…

    Likely audience: Jazz enthusiasts

    2 shared topics

  3. 3
    Starship Casual149K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago

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

    Likely audience: Music enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    Flow State42K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 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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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 14 days ago

    Affiliate of the New York Philosophical Society, a weekly publication dedicated to the shared pursuit of wisdom.

    Likely audience: Philosophy students and academics

    1 shared topic

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    CENTRO DA TERRA13K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 16 days ago

    programação semanal do Centro da Terra - espaço cultural independente sem fins lucrativos

    Likely audience: Praticantes de yoga

    1 shared topic

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    Can't Get Much Higher10K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 8 days ago

    The intersection of music and data

    Likely audience: Music historians

    1 shared topic

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    No Expectations10K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 20 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

    1 shared topic

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    Best of Matthijs10K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 28 days ago

    Bonjour, ik ben Matthijs van Nieuwkerk. Op gezette tijden stel ik om 12 uur orde op zaken; een lijstje. Voor een overzichtelijk leven in modern times. Huisvlijt. Zeer particulier, maar misschien heb je er ook wat aan.

    Likely audience: Jazz enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

  10. 10

    SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago

    Outer Frequencies Radio is a human-curated music discovery newsletter for people who like to dig a little deeper, with playlists, album recommendations and overlooked gems spanning jazz, soul, funk, hip-hop, electronic…

    Likely audience: music enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    KLOF Mag Selects8K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 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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    Records, books, films7K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 11 days ago

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

    Likely audience: Classic rock fans

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 12 days ago

    From recent posts: This publication features personal essays and interviews with musicians discussing album releases, touring experiences, and the psychology of creativity. The content mixes reflective storytelling with specific industry…

    Likely audience: Music enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

  14. 14
    PUTF’s Newsletter6K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago

    Likely audience: arts administrators

    1 shared topic

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    The Wax Museum3K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 7 days ago

    From recent posts: The Wax Museum publishes weekly cultural roundups and curated lists pairing music, film, and literature for readers seeking deep analysis and weekend recommendations. It mixes music reviews, film criticism, and book…

    Likely audience: Vinyl collectors

    1 shared topic

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    antiart3K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 44 days ago

    a snapshot of the culture.

    Likely audience: Music critics

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 7 days ago

    From recent posts: Remember The Lightning publishes a rotating mix of indie music reviews, band biographies, and interviews focused on rock and indie genres. The publication targets music enthusiasts with content ranging from curated…

    Likely audience: Rock music fans

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 20 days ago

    From recent posts: Jack Cullen's Substack publishes a mix of personal memoirs, music reviews, and cultural essays covering LGBTQ+ experiences, mental health, and life as a digital nomad in Spain. The content targets an audience interested…

    Likely audience: Pop music fans

    1 shared topic

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    allisonnb2K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 43 days ago

    analog life & reads to relate to

    Likely audience: creative writers

    1 shared topic

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    One Size Fits All2K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 48 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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    Joon Lee1K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 33 days ago

    Making sense of sports. An independent sports journalism project. No gambling sponsors. Storytelling, commentary and the occasional hot take. Reporting that reminds us why we fell in love with sports.

    Likely audience: Sports business analysts

    1 shared topic

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    Just Wonderin'1K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 42 days ago

    Wondering, as in, does anybody know what's going on? Fiction, poetry, essays, I am wandering in the dark toward some future hope. I'd like to find you there.

    Likely audience: Pop music fans

    1 shared topic

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    edicoescn1K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 29 days ago

    water music, conceptual works, social soundscapes

    Likely audience: indie music fans

    1 shared topic

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    Residence 1K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 42 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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