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…

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    Jazz Is Dead50K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago

    My personal Substack

    Likely audience: Music enthusiasts

    2 shared topics

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    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

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    Coolturalist1K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 6 days ago

    Likely audience: Cultural enthusiasts

    2 shared topics

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    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

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 41 days ago

    Likely audience: Music enthusiasts

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 40 days ago

    Presenter of music and sound cultures.

    Likely audience: cultural preservationists

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 56 days ago

    Likely audience: Film enthusiasts

    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

  9. 9
    Books Worth Reading335K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago

    The best books about everything.

    Likely audience: Literary critics

    1 shared topic

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    Austin 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

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    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

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    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

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    all 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

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    Philosophy Quotes177K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 7 days ago

    ✱ For those who seek wisdom.

    Likely audience: Philosophy enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    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

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    The 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

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    Literature Quotes160K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 8 days ago

    ✱ For those who cherish literature.

    Likely audience: Literature enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    Starship Casual149K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 6 days ago

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

    Likely audience: Music enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    Dead 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

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    Words 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

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    Poetry Unbound133K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 5 days ago

    Open your world with poetry

    Likely audience: Literature enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    الأدب 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

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    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

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    No 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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