Renan’s Substack alternatives: newsletters like it

24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as Renan’s Substack (Pop Culture Evolution, Film History and Music Releases). The closest matches are De La Soul, To Dye For: The Movement's Substack and Death Cab for Cutie. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.

Updated Nov 15, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology

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  1. 1
    De La Soul504K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago

    DA.I.S.Y AGE

    Likely audience: Vinyl collectors

    1 shared topic

  2. 2

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 30 days ago

    This publication is designed to support dye-free families with swaps, recipes, resources, and up-to-date news on dyes.

    Likely audience: documentary viewers

    1 shared topic

  3. 3
    Death Cab for Cutie167K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 8 days ago

    Formed in Bellingham, WA in 1997

    Likely audience: Festival goers

    1 shared topic

  4. 4

    SubstackWeekly · last post 5 days ago

    A community for Robert Reich's feature films, including THE LAST CLASS and the upcoming THE WORK IN PROGRESS

    Likely audience: Film enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago

    Canadian perspective on social justice. Sharing my music that holds a mirror to society. I am not the HBO comedian.

    Likely audience: Music fans

    1 shared topic

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    Steven Wilson57K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 4 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

    1 shared topic

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    Ask E. Jean56K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 3 days ago

    Never let them steal your joy!

    Likely audience: Documentary film enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

  8. 8
    Cause Cinema33K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 2 days ago

    From recent posts: Cause Cinema publishes curated lists and essays on independent, documentary, and auteur films for an audience interested in the film industry and creative resilience. The publication features watchlists, thematic…

    Likely audience: Film enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    A Word About...25K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago

    Words. Words about words. Words about copyediting. The occasional cultural observation.

    Likely audience: Book lovers

    1 shared topic

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    Derek Thompson20K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 3 days ago

    From recent posts: Derek Thompson writes about artificial intelligence and its economic and social effects, covering AI capability forecasting, infrastructure spending, cybersecurity risks, and drug discovery, alongside broader…

    Likely audience: AI researchers

    1 shared topic

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    Welcome Magazine16K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 days ago

    From recent posts: Welcome Magazine publishes a rotating mix of design trend analysis, fashion week roundups, underground music profiles, and curated internet discoveries for a culture-focused audience. The publication covers eclectic…

    Likely audience: Fashion industry professionals

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

    We are writers, thinkers, and filmmakers caught up in the culture wars of our times.

    Likely audience: Film enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    Blank Check14K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 6 days ago

    From recent posts: Blank Check publishes niche film reviews, festival dispatches, and industry news covering topics like horror cinema, Hollywood mergers, and Martin Scorsese retrospectives. The publication mixes curated movie lists with…

    Likely audience: Film 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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    Indigenous Insider10K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago

    From recent posts: Indigenous Insider publishes investigative reporting on Indigenous rights, environmental justice, and community crises across North and South America. The publication targets readers seeking in-depth coverage of legal…

    Likely audience: Environmental activists

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 3 days ago

    From recent posts: Portrait: The Rough Cuts publishes entertainment industry news covering studio mergers, streaming leadership changes, film festival deadlines, and job listings. It targets film and television professionals tracking…

    Likely audience: Film industry professionals

    1 shared topic

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    From the Archive10K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago

    Official Substack of the late Ram Dass — spiritual teacher, psychedelic and end-of-life pioneer, and author of Be Here Now. Stories, recordings, and reflections from his archive, published by the Love Serve Remember…

    Likely audience: Spiritual seekers

    1 shared topic

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    Steven Wilson Remixes9K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 13, 2026

    From recent posts: Steven Wilson Remixes publishes audio and video reissues for artists like Tears for Fears, Suede, Phil Collins, and King Crimson, focusing on new Dolby Atmos mixes, vinyl releases, and Blu-ray audio discs.

    Likely audience: Vinyl collectors

    1 shared topic

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    Inner View8K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post Aug 31, 2026

    A Fundamentally Different Way to See, and to Know - Start With No-Thing Is the Distilled Whisper. Soul Biographies the Filmic Evidence. Inner View the Profoundation.

    Likely audience: Indigenous advocates

    1 shared topic

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    Climate Film Festival7K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 44 days ago

    From recent posts: The Climate Film Festival newsletter serves festival attendees and supporters with weekly updates on screenings, panels, and logistics for the CFF '26 event in New York City. It also promotes partner organizations and…

    Likely audience: Film enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    Dr. Mardy's Substack7K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago

    Weekly E-Newsletter

    Likely audience: Literature enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 16 days ago

    Likely audience: Classic film enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    Josh Encinias7K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 16 days ago

    Everyone else gets the press-tour answer. I find the real story.

    Likely audience: Film enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    The Honey Ryder Fix7K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 16 days ago

    Follow the Honey Ryder Fix for our new music downloads, merchandise offers, behind the scenes vids, and general Honey Ryder shenanigans!

    Likely audience: Newsletter subscribers

    1 shared topic

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