Adult Contemporary alternatives: newsletters like it
24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as Adult Contemporary (Music Reviews, Indie Film and Album Releases). The closest matches are Starship Casual, Jack Cullen’s Substack and bedroomclassics. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.
Updated Nov 13, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology
About Adult Contemporary
New music reviews by and for adult music lovers desperately trying to stay relevant.
Full profile- 1Starship Casual149K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 5 days ago
Jeff Tweedy shares songs, advice, general musings, and whatnot...
Likely audience: Music enthusiasts
3 shared topics
- 2Jack Cullen’s Substack2K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 21 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
2 shared topics
- 3bedroomclassics2K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 21 days ago
Observations, letters, songs in progress, and the occasional old photograph. From Nashville to Spain and back again.
Likely audience: music fans
2 shared topics
- 4Music, nature & field recording with Alice Boyd1K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 23 days ago
Likely audience: music enthusiasts
2 shared topics
- 5
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 days ago
Your source for new underground metal releases. Updated weekly.
Likely audience: Music critics
2 shared topics
- 6
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 9 days ago
Likely audience: Music enthusiasts
2 shared topics
- 7
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 6 days ago
My personal Substack
Likely audience: Metal fans
2 shared topics
- 8
Substacklast post Aug 14, 2026
From recent posts: Scissortail Records publishes detailed album reviews and vinyl release highlights for folk, indie, and mid-career artists. The publication mixes critical essays with industry news and listener feedback.
Likely audience: Folk music enthusiasts
2 shared topics
- 9The Honest Broker299K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago
A trustworthy guide to music, books, arts, media & culture by Ted Gioia
Likely audience: Music industry professionals
1 shared topic
- 10The FASO Way99K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post today
We Inspire Artists to Inspire the World. Learn How to Market Your Art in the 21st Century Creator Economy
Likely audience: creative professionals
1 shared topic
- 11The Spotlight 45K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 16 days ago
From recent posts: The Spotlight is a Daily Mail celebrity gossip newsletter that aggregates entertainment news, reality TV drama, and celebrity controversies in a single roundup. It covers topics ranging from Strictly Come Dancing and…
Likely audience: Celebrity gossip readers
1 shared topic
- 12I Think We're Alone Now24K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 12 days ago
From recent posts: I Think We're Alone Now publishes a mix of music industry interviews, personal memoirs, and film recommendations featuring Tegan and Sara, John Congleton, and other artists. The publication targets fans and followers of…
Likely audience: Tegan and Sara fans
1 shared topic
- 13Bankable!23K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 17 days ago
From recent posts: Bankable! publishes practical guides on personal branding, freelancer finance, and B2B sales strategies for French creators and business owners. The publication mixes in-depth articles on negotiation tactics, tax…
Likely audience: entrepreneurs
1 shared topic
- 14Letters from Los Campesinos!23K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 36 days ago
From recent posts: Letters from Los Campesinos! publishes a mix of tour logistics, financial breakdowns, and merchandise archives for the band and its industry. The publication targets fans and music industry professionals with specific…
Likely audience: Music industry professionals
1 shared topic
- 15GAYLETTER by Tom & Abi17K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 13 days ago
From recent posts: GAYLETTER by Tom & Abi publishes in-depth interviews with musicians and profiles on Spanish culture, focusing on topics like the music industry and indie art. The publication targets readers interested in artist…
Likely audience: Music fans
1 shared topic
- 16The Artist Economy16K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 days ago
For the artists, managers, and operators building the next music industry. Owned audiences, real economics, and the playbooks the major labels won't write.
Likely audience: music industry professionals
1 shared topic
- 17Herb Sundays12K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago
From recent posts: Herb Sundays publishes in-depth interviews with electronic music producers, DJs, and industry figures such as Larry Heard, Nathan Jenkins, and Anastasia Kristensen. The newsletter also occasionally features profiles on…
Likely audience: Electronic music fans
1 shared topic
- 18Producteur À Succès12K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 39 days ago
Tout ce que vous devez savoir pour vous structurer et avancer sereinement sur votre parcours pour devenir un artiste ou un producteur à succès.
Likely audience: Music industry professionals
1 shared topic
- 19The New Cue11K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago
From recent posts: The New Cue publishes transcribed interviews with musicians and comedians alongside curated playlists and reviews of new music releases. It targets readers interested in indie rock, music industry insights, and artist…
Likely audience: Music enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 20Fish Sticks11K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 55 days ago
From recent posts: Fish Sticks publishes music tour announcements and live performance schedules for artists like Rickie Lee Jones and September in the Park. The publication targets music fans seeking updates on upcoming US venues and…
Likely audience: Music fans
1 shared topic
- 21Can't Get Much Higher10K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago
The intersection of music and data
Likely audience: Music historians
1 shared topic
- 22No Expectations10K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 21 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
- 23Expanding Dan8K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago
From recent posts: Expanding Dan publishes music history interviews, album analyses, and industry retrospectives focused on artists like Steely Dan and figures such as Dam-Funk and Chuck Klosterman. The publication targets music…
Likely audience: Music journalists
1 shared topic
- 24Elliott McKnight8K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 26 days ago
Building the map to the world of sound.
Likely audience: Audio engineers
1 shared topic
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