From Astaire to Sun Ra: A Jazz Journey alternatives: newsletters like it

SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 37 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

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 16 days ago

Welcome to the supplemental engine for the Drummers on Drumming podcast! I’m Ben Hilzinger, and while I figure out how to navigate this platform, you can expect enjoyable insights, behind-the-scenes moments, and a peek…

Likely audience: drummers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago

Ditch the algorithm. Music discovery made easy—curated by someone who remembers when a mixtape could change your life.

Likely audience: Music enthusiasts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 12 days ago

Likely audience: Jazz enthusiasts

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SubstackWeekly · last post 6 days ago

Storytelling about rock pop music and culture through decades of interviews, reviews, and feature stories, shaken in a blender. Might be Steely Dan, Dylan, Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, boygenius. Might be Laura Nyro…

Likely audience: Music industry professionals

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post today

Dan Rather's steady take on a complex and chaotic world.

Likely audience: Political analysts

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SubstackWeekly · last post 5 days ago

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

Likely audience: Music enthusiasts

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SubstackWeekly · last post today

My personal Substack

Likely audience: music fans

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago

Every weekday, one interesting artist and two instrumental albums, hand-picked, good to work to.

Likely audience: Electronic music fans

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 20 days ago

The musings of an audio professional with an interest in the mysteries of life :)

Likely audience: music producers

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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

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 20 days ago

From recent posts: Colin Meloy's Machine Shop publishes music production updates, book news, and festival announcements from the author of The King Is Dead. The newsletter mixes personal essays about creative processes with promotional…

Likely audience: Music fans

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 13 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

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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

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SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago

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

Likely audience: Genealogy enthusiasts

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SubstackWeekly · last post 12 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

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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

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 22 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

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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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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 36 days ago

I'm a musician and I make the podcasts Song Exploder, Home Cooking, and The West Wing Weekly. Here, I write about creativity and small delights in music, tv, film, and food.

Likely audience: Music fans

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 32 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

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 32 days ago

Information and commentary about the Good Things Black People Do, Give and Receive around the World (via goodblacknews.org)

Likely audience: Music enthusiasts

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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

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

From recent posts: YAMS Magazine publishes weekly interviews, album reviews, and industry analysis focused on R&B, pop, and hip-hop artists like John Legend, Roy Woods, and B2K. The publication covers topics ranging from new releases and…

Likely audience: Music industry professionals

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