Updater, Shannon Liao's newsletter alternatives: newsletters like it
24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as Updater, Shannon Liao's newsletter (AI cost management in game development, Generative AI creative limitations and Take-Two Interactive leadership). The closest matches are Joel, THE FUTURE IS OURS TO MAKE and Joy in Ruination. 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 Updater, Shannon Liao's newsletter
The publication covers the intersection of technology and culture through two distinct lenses: industry analysis of AI's financial and creative limits in AAA game development, and personal reflections on live music…
- AI cost management in game development
- Generative AI creative limitations
- Take-Two Interactive leadership
- Music festivals
- 1Joel8K subscribers
Substacklast post Aug 14, 2026
"artist" berkeley, ca
Likely audience: Music festival attendees
2 shared topics
- 2THE FUTURE IS OURS TO MAKE2K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 8 days ago
From recent posts: The Future Is Ours To Make publishes live music reviews and cultural reflections, including critiques of pop performances and punk rock benefits. The publication currently operates as a free resource rather than a paid…
Likely audience: Music fans
2 shared topics
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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 27 days ago
Joy in Ruination is a newsletter from Tristan Louth-Robins, taking the form of short essays touching on themes of personal recollection, the environment, acoustic ecology and the act of listening. Seeking meaning…
Likely audience: Independent musicians
2 shared topics
- 4Slow Boring 202K subscribers
SubstackDaily · last post yesterday
From recent posts: Slow Boring publishes opinion essays on American politics, culture, and policy, including coverage of elections, media criticism, and infrastructure debates. The publication mixes analytical journalism with personal…
Likely audience: Political analysts
1 shared topic
- 5Baby's All Right 94K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 3 days ago
What's happening at Baby's this week?
Likely audience: Music fans
1 shared topic
- 6The Music Week46K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago
The Music Week is a place to share, explore and discuss music. Every week I publish album reviews and recommendations, discussions, deep dives and more!
Likely audience: Music enthusiasts
1 shared topic
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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago
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Likely audience: Latina community leaders
1 shared topic
- 8Sean of the South {News}40K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 27 days ago
This is home to the ongoing activities of Sean Dietrich, aka Sean of the South. From appearances on the Grand Ole Opry to book releases, Sean is a busy guy! He'd love nothing more than to have you join him on this…
Likely audience: Southern culture enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 9The Land That Time Forgot30K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 28 days ago
From recent posts: The Land That Time Forgot publishes personal essays and historical recollections focused on music history, live performances, and the careers of artists like Buddy Holly, Dolly Parton, and David Bowie. The publication…
Likely audience: Music historians
1 shared topic
- 10Well-Tempered Zealot25K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 13 days ago
From recent posts: Well-Tempered Zealot publishes announcements for Dirty Projectors events, including festivals, album releases, and live performances. It targets music fans interested in indie, classical, and camping music experiences.
Likely audience: Indie music fans
1 shared topic
- 11The Soho Club19K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago
O mailing do Soho Music Group: anúncios, lançamentos, eventos e leitura de indústria para uma comunidade conectada à música contemporânea.
Likely audience: Music industry professionals
1 shared topic
- 12Brixton Culture Capital15K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post yesterday
Join TheBcclist to stay updated on the latest Brixton News, receive exclusive event invites, and get discounts on Brixton eateries.
Likely audience: Brixton residents
1 shared topic
- 13THRESHOLD14K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 13 days ago
Welcome to THRESHOLD, a living notebook where sound, place, thoughts, and small crossings reveal bigger shifts. What we move through can move the world.
Likely audience: Music enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 14Finde.club12K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 14 days ago
Un newsletter semanal con planes para hacer en Internet y en Buenos Aires 💌 Suscribite acá.
Likely audience: Buenos Aires residents
1 shared topic
- 15NomoFomo Insights11K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 23 days ago
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Likely audience: Tech enthusiasts
1 shared topic
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SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago
NYC conductor curates this week’s must‑hear classical shows—Brooklyn gems included.
Likely audience: New York City residents
1 shared topic
- 17No 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
- 18Sophia10K subscribers
Substacklast post Jul 16, 2026
From recent posts: This publication features personal essays on diverse subjects including live music, journalism, digital culture, travel, and death. The content is written in a reflective, first-person style and is intended for readers…
Likely audience: middle-aged adults
1 shared topic
- 19Gagarin Newsletter9K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago
From recent posts: Gagarin Newsletter publishes weekly event listings for the Gagarin cultural center in Varese and Busto Arsizio, Italy, covering live music performances, book talks, film screenings, and community programs such as…
Likely audience: ARCI members
1 shared topic
- 20Berlin Events Weekly8K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago
From recent posts: Berlin Events Weekly is a weekly curated guide for residents and visitors seeking cultural festivals, music concerts, film screenings, and dining experiences in Berlin. The publication mixes practical event listings…
Likely audience: Berlin residents
1 shared topic
- 21Radio Popolare8K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago
From recent posts: Radio Popolare publishes a weekly international news roundup covering Italian politics, global conflicts, and cultural events, targeting readers interested in current affairs and social issues.
Likely audience: Activists
1 shared topic
- 22The DC Weekly8K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 16 days ago
Your weekly guide to life in Washington DC!
Likely audience: DC residents
1 shared topic
- 23Unheard8K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 18 days ago
I’m new here, but so far I’m LOVING it, and while switching platforms is always a bit scary it felt like the right time to start sharing. Music, the road, the people, and yes… probably trying to justify my tech…
Likely audience: Fans of Steve Clisby's writing
1 shared topic
- 24Iconic Riviera: Monaco & Côte d'Azur Newsletter8K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 days ago
Monthly updates with all the best tips and advice from IconicRiviera.com about the French Riviera (Côte d'Azur), Monaco, & Provence, France. (Aussi disponible en français.)
Likely audience: Travel enthusiasts
1 shared topic
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