Steve Pick's Writing Place alternatives: newsletters like it

24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as Steve Pick's Writing Place (Music History, Pop Music and 1980s Music). The closest matches are Survival Arts, Music of Africa and Listening Sessions. 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

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  1. 1
    Survival Arts3K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago

    From recent posts: Survival Arts publishes a rotating mix of personal essays on music industry careers, music video production challenges, and creative collaborations alongside niche tech reviews like a new baseball fan app. The…

    Likely audience: Podcast listeners

    2 shared topics

  2. 2
    Music of Africa2K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 6 days ago

    Song recommendations, information, reviews, themed YouTube playlists, and more. We focus mainly (but not exclusively) on southern Africa (especially Botswana, Malawi, Zimbabwe, and South Africa) and eastern Africa…

    Likely audience: Music historians

    2 shared topics

  3. 3
    Listening Sessions2K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 7 days ago

    From recent posts: Listening Sessions publishes jazz-focused essays, album reviews, and analog audio hobbyist features for music enthusiasts and collectors.

    Likely audience: Music historians

    2 shared topics

  4. 4

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 27 days ago

    Music & pop culture with a topping of the Beatles. A splendid time is guaranteed for all!

    Likely audience: Music historians

    2 shared topics

  5. 5

    SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago

    A place where I’ll share my passion of all things music, things vegan, travel, and whatever else delights my internal muse.

    Likely audience: Music critics

    2 shared topics

  6. 6

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago

    Dipping into what makes music feel so fucking good.

    Likely audience: Tinashe fans

    2 shared topics

  7. 7

    Substacklast post Jul 14, 2026

    me and the music i like

    Likely audience: music critics

    2 shared topics

  8. 8
    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
    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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    charli's substack96K subscribers

    Substacklast post May 18, 2026

    From recent posts: Charli's Substack publishes first-person essays on music production, celebrity lifestyle, and cultural critique. The content focuses on the intersection of high and low culture, creative burnout, and the realities of…

    Likely audience: Pop culture enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

  11. 11
    Jazz Is Dead50K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago

    My personal Substack

    Likely audience: Music enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

  12. 12

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 22 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

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    Tone Glow17K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 30 days ago

    From recent posts: Tone Glow publishes in-depth interviews and profiles of underground musicians, art collectives, and filmmakers, focusing on topics like industrial music, visual arts, and documentary filmmaking. The publication mixes…

    Likely audience: Music historians

    1 shared topic

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    Futurism Restated15K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 8 days ago

    From recent posts: Futurism Restated publishes in-depth interviews, album reviews, and cultural criticism focused on electronic music, synthesizer culture, and niche genres like minimal techno and drone. The publication targets listeners…

    Likely audience: Electronic music enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    Non-Boring History 14K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 6 days ago

    Join renegade historian and Brit in the US Dr. Annette Laing on her witty history mystery tour. Substack Featured Newsletter.

    Likely audience: history enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

  16. 16

    Substacklast post Jul 24, 2026

    From recent posts: Nightcap with Tift Merritt publishes exclusively about Tift Merritt's music releases, album announcements, and artist interviews. The publication is for fans of indie folk music seeking updates on her new albums and…

    Likely audience: Indie music fans

    1 shared topic

  17. 17

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

    From recent posts: Transitional Technology publishes album reviews, concert critiques, and local business features with a primary focus on jazz history and experimental music. The publication mixes in-depth essays on specific artists and…

    Likely audience: Jazz enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 days ago

    From recent posts: Live From California with Lloyd Kahn publishes a rotating mix of personal memoirs, investigative reporting on local issues like fishing regulations, and cultural commentary on topics ranging from skateboarding to Golden…

    Likely audience: San Francisco locals

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 4 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

    1 shared topic

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    Can't Get Much Higher10K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

    The intersection of music and data

    Likely audience: Music historians

    1 shared topic

  21. 21
    No Expectations10K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 days ago

    From recent posts: No Expectations publishes weekly music reviews, streaming updates, and personal essays focused on indie rock, folk, and post-punk genres with a Midwest and Chicago scene focus. The publication targets music enthusiasts…

    Likely audience: Music enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

  22. 22

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 25 days ago

    From recent posts: American Alchemy Magazine publishes investigative articles on UFO conspiracy theories, government secrecy, and alleged UAP recovery programs. The publication targets readers interested in unexplained aerial phenomena…

    Likely audience: UFO enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 4 days ago

    From recent posts: The International Review of Photography publishes in-depth profiles of photographers, historical photo essays, and analyses of photographic meaning alongside curated lists of global exhibitions. The publication targets…

    Likely audience: Photography enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    KLOF Mag Selects8K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago

    Music discovery off the beaten track. Weekly playlist, New Album Recommendations, Long-play Mixtape, and writing on folk, experimental, ambient, and more.

    Likely audience: Music critics

    1 shared topic

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