Republic of the Weird alternatives: newsletters like it
24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as Republic of the Weird (Irish Folk Music, Music History and Song Analysis). The closest matches are Jazz Is Dead, LANDLINE by Jay Babcock and Coolturalist. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.
Updated Nov 7, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology
About Republic of the Weird
Notes from the other Ireland, incoming. Culture, counterculture, music, books, film, art. By Peter Murphy, journalist (Winter Papers, Irish Times, Hot Press), musician aka Cursed Murphy), author (John the Revelator…
- Irish Folk Music
- Music History
- Song Analysis
- Cultural Heritage
- 1Jazz Is Dead50K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago
My personal Substack
Likely audience: Music enthusiasts
2 shared topics
- 2LANDLINE by Jay Babcock4K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago
From recent posts: LANDLINE by Jay Babcock publishes archival music journalism, literary interviews, and cultural history pieces alongside occasional poetry and audiobook recommendations. The publication targets readers interested in…
Likely audience: Literature enthusiasts
2 shared topics
- 3Coolturalist1K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 6 days ago
Likely audience: Cultural enthusiasts
2 shared topics
- 4
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 16 days ago
Where History Becomes Music...front-row chronicles of the salsa music movement & the Nuyorican diaspora. Journalist; Historian; Bandleader; Producer; BMI Composer. Billboard’s 1st reportera.
Likely audience: Music historians
2 shared topics
- 5
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 41 days ago
Likely audience: Music enthusiasts
2 shared topics
- 6
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 40 days ago
Presenter of music and sound cultures.
Likely audience: cultural preservationists
2 shared topics
- 7
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 56 days ago
Likely audience: Film enthusiasts
2 shared topics
- 8Steady539K 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
- 9Books Worth Reading335K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago
The best books about everything.
Likely audience: Literary critics
1 shared topic
- 10Austin Kleon314K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 7 days ago
Weekly art, writing, and creative inspiration from the author of Steal Like an Artist and other bestsellers.
Likely audience: Literature enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 11David Lebovitz Newsletter260K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 5 days ago
A tasty mix of recipes, Paris food tips, personal stories, and more... Sign up and get my newsletter delivered right to your Inbox!
Likely audience: Food enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 12The Isolation Journals with Suleika Jaouad200K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 6 days ago
From recent posts: The Isolation Journals with Suleika Jaouad publishes poetry, essays, and community-focused journaling content for readers interested in mental health, spiritual wellness, and creative writing.
Likely audience: Poets and writers
1 shared topic
- 13all the cool girls read186K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago
Hi Girl, my name is Julie and I yap a lot about Literature and media
Likely audience: film enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 14Philosophy Quotes177K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 7 days ago
✱ For those who seek wisdom.
Likely audience: Philosophy enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 15Everything Happens with Kate Bowler173K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago
From recent posts: Everything Happens with Kate Bowler publishes a rotating mix of personal essays, cultural commentary, and curated recommendations focused on faith, technology, and human connection. The content targets readers…
Likely audience: sociologists
1 shared topic
- 16The Saturday Read172K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 days ago
From recent posts: The Saturday Read is a weekly newsletter that curates articles from The New Statesman, focusing primarily on UK politics, economics, and culture. It mixes curated lists with feature interviews, such as profiles on Andy…
Likely audience: General news consumers
1 shared topic
- 17Literature Quotes160K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 8 days ago
✱ For those who cherish literature.
Likely audience: Literature enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 18Starship Casual149K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 6 days ago
Jeff Tweedy shares songs, advice, general musings, and whatnot...
Likely audience: Music enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 19Dead Poets Daily146K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago
No commentary, no ads, just poetry from the greats.
Likely audience: Poetry enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 20Words That Matter138K subscribers
Substacklast post Jun 28, 2026
From recent posts: Words That Matter publishes weekly curated reading lists and essays from guest curators covering technology, literature, art, and cultural criticism. The publication mixes short-form lists with deep-dive features and…
Likely audience: Cultural critics
1 shared topic
- 21Poetry Unbound133K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 5 days ago
Open your world with poetry
Likely audience: Literature enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 22الأدب والفن133K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 44 days ago
وإن مضيت فقولي لم يكن بطلاً، وكان طفلي ومحبوبي وقيثاري — ادب سعودي
Likely audience: Arabic literature enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 23Real Patriotism with Terry Moran107K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 8 days ago
From recent posts: Real Patriotism with Terry Moran publishes opinion essays analyzing US politics, cultural norms, and historical parallels to current events. The publication targets readers interested in political rhetoric and…
Likely audience: Political analysts
1 shared topic
- 24No More Shitty Books103K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 12 days ago
The stuff you need to know so you don't waste your time on books that suck
Likely audience: Book lovers
1 shared topic
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