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

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  1. 1
    Starship Casual149K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 5 days ago

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

    Likely audience: Music enthusiasts

    3 shared topics

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    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

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    bedroomclassics2K 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

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 23 days ago

    Likely audience: music enthusiasts

    2 shared topics

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    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

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 9 days ago

    Likely audience: Music enthusiasts

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 6 days ago

    My personal Substack

    Likely audience: Metal fans

    2 shared topics

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    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

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    The 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

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    The 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

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    The 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

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    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

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    Bankable!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

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    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

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    GAYLETTER 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

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    The 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

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    Herb 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

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    Producteur 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

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    The 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

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    Fish 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

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    Can'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

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    No 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

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    Expanding 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

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    Elliott 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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