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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 22 days ago

From recent posts: New Bands for Old Heads publishes weekly curated playlists, album roundups, and personal essays on music fandom and discovery for listeners seeking curated recommendations over algorithmic feeds. The publication blends…

Likely audience: Music enthusiasts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 7 days ago

New perspectives on music and pop culture

Likely audience: Indie music fans

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 5 days ago

Formed in Bellingham, WA in 1997

Likely audience: Festival goers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago

Discover new music and directly support the artists who make it.

Likely audience: Bandcamp users

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago

From recent posts: Flagging Down the Double E's publishes travel journalism and music history focused on Bob Dylan's rare performances and tour anniversaries. The publication mixes travel series with zine promotions and tour updates.

Likely audience: Bob Dylan fans

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 11 days ago

From recent posts: Greil Marcus / Letter in the Ether publishes alternating issues of music reviews and a Q&A column featuring reader letters and essays on rock history, theory, and politics. The publication targets music enthusiasts and…

Likely audience: Indie rock fans

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 22 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

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 23 days ago

Croonin and a Woonin

Likely audience: Indie rock fans

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SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago

From recent posts: Will Hermes: New Music + Old Music publishes monthly reviews of new and historic albums alongside event announcements for music history enthusiasts. The publication covers genres ranging from Afropop and World Music to…

Likely audience: music journalists

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

From recent posts: This publication mixes music history essays, live concert reviews, and archival interviews focused on the Allman Brothers Band and Woodstock. It serves fans and researchers interested in southern rock legacy, band…

Likely audience: Music historians

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post Aug 26, 2026

From recent posts: AJJ's Substack is a newsletter dedicated to the indie rock band AJJ, focusing on music releases, tour announcements, merchandise updates, and exclusive Patreon content. It serves fans and supporters by providing direct…

Likely audience: Patreon subscribers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 8 days ago

From recent posts: The Wax Museum publishes weekly cultural roundups and curated lists pairing music, film, and literature for readers seeking deep analysis and weekend recommendations. It mixes music reviews, film criticism, and book…

Likely audience: Vinyl collectors

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SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago

The longest-running music blog in the game! This newsletter is focused on music curation - reviews of new music, playlists for Spotify/Apple/YouTube covering a wide range of genres and moments in history, and links to…

Likely audience: Music enthusiasts

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 43 days ago

From recent posts: Out + Back publishes weekly music journalism featuring interviews with artists like Neil Young, Sturgill Simpson, and Paul McCartney, alongside reviews and production insights. The publication serves music enthusiasts…

Likely audience: Music journalists

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago

From recent posts: John's Music Blog publishes a mix of artist interviews and weekly music roundups. Interviews feature contemporary artists and indie duos discussing new work and subcultural influences, while roundups cover rap, noise…

Likely audience: music blog readers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 27 days ago

From recent posts: Gen Zero publishes essays on music journalism, pop culture media, and urban culture, including interviews with creators and analyses of industry trends. The publication targets readers interested in the intersection of…

Likely audience: culture writers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 8 days ago

From recent posts: The Tim "Napalm" Stegall Substack publishes long-form music journalism and album reviews focused on punk rock history and the Austin music scene. It also features biographical essays on rock legends and columns on food…

Likely audience: Texas political observers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

Every album tells a story. Most never get heard. We dig them out with podcasts exploring heavy 70s, 80s metal, 90s alternative, and 00s rock—forgotten masterpieces, lost classics, and legends that still have something…

Likely audience: music enthusiasts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 9 days ago

Helping you find something good to listen to.

Likely audience: music fans

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 days ago

Il mio Substack personale

Likely audience: Irish music enthusiasts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 16 days ago

From recent posts: Dark Forces Swing Blind Punches publishes music journalism including album reviews, concert reports, and interviews with artists like Walt Dickerson and Cindy Blackman Santana. The publication covers a wide range of…

Likely audience: Music journalists

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 37 days ago

Likely audience: music fans

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 54 days ago

WAF-WAF est une publication indépendante pilotée par David Bola, qui vous livre trois fois par mois des recommandations et un texte signé par un·e invité·e, avec, en bonus, quelques morceaux à croquer.

Likely audience: music journalists

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 8 days ago

From recent posts: Evil Speakers publishes a rotating mix of album reviews, music industry interviews, and cultural commentary covering rock, folk, and film. The publication targets music enthusiasts and critics interested in both current…

Likely audience: Music enthusiasts

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