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SubstackWeekly · last post 6 days ago

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

Likely audience: Music enthusiasts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

The intersection of music and data

Likely audience: Music historians

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 days ago

From recent posts: No Expectations publishes weekly music reviews, streaming updates, and personal essays focused on indie rock, folk, and post-punk genres with a Midwest and Chicago scene focus. The publication targets music enthusiasts…

Likely audience: Music enthusiasts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 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

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

From recent posts: YAMS Magazine publishes in-depth interviews and profiles focused on R&B, pop, and hip-hop artists, covering topics such as album releases, industry evolution, and cultural impact. The publication targets music…

Likely audience: Music industry professionals

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 6 days ago

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

Likely audience: Music historians

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 22 days ago

Hello. You've reached Time & Temperature. I can't properly tell you either, but I promise to tell you everything else!

Likely audience: Music historians

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SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago

From recent posts: Since No One Asked publishes a rotating mix of personal essays, home cooking recipes, and curated cultural recommendations including books, films, and music. The publication targets readers interested in authentic…

Likely audience: Food enthusiasts

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Substacklast post Aug 4, 2026

From recent posts: This publication focuses exclusively on Tom Waits, featuring in-depth articles on his career milestones, album analysis, and interviews with collaborators. It mixes music history, production techniques, and cultural…

Likely audience: Music historians

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 2 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

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 39 days ago

a snapshot of the culture.

Likely audience: Music critics

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SubstackWeekly · last post 15 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

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 43 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

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Substacklast post Jun 27, 2026

From recent posts: Little Door publishes personal essays and interviews focused on music, digital minimalism, and community building. The publication features local event coverage, vinyl collecting, and reflections on attention economy.

Likely audience: Music enthusiasts

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 28 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

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Substacklast post Jun 26, 2026

Likely audience: creative professionals

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post today

Weekly newsletters covering the Christian Indie and alternative music scene.

Likely audience: Music critics

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post today

Your source for new underground metal releases. Updated weekly.

Likely audience: Music critics

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 4 days ago

From recent posts: This publication features in-depth interviews with musicians like Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks, alongside personal narratives about their songwriting processes, industry collaborations, and public image struggles. The…

Likely audience: Country music fans

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 8 days ago

Music past, future and now—often electronic, but not always.

Likely audience: Music critics and reviewers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago

A place where I’ll share my passion of all things music, things vegan, travel, and whatever else delights my internal muse.

Likely audience: Music critics

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SubstackWeekly · last post 14 days ago

My personal Substack

Likely audience: Music critics

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago

One song at a time, and the thing it's actually saying underneath.

Likely audience: Music enthusiasts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 13 days ago

An exploration of spirit and sound by writer, podcaster, and musician Jason P. Woodbury.

Likely audience: Classic rock fans

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