The Drift alternatives: newsletters like it

24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as The Drift (Music biopics, Hollywood and Rock stars). The closest matches are TheFutureParty, The Making Of and The Ankler. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.

Updated Nov 11, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology

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The Drift is a magazine of culture and politics.

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    beehiivDaily · last post yesterday

    From recent posts: TheFutureParty publishes a weekly mix of tech news, consumer behavior analysis, and pop culture trends for a general audience interested in business and lifestyle. Content ranges from venture capital deals and AI…

    Likely audience: Hollywood executives

    2 shared topics

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    The Making Of274K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago

    "The Making Of" explores the creative pros behind-the-scenes of today's top films and TV shows.

    Likely audience: content creators

    1 shared topic

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    The Ankler148K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 32 days ago

    The industry, unspun.

    Likely audience: Hollywood executives

    1 shared topic

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    Breakfast at Tiffany's32K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 14 days ago

    I've been publishing this newsletter for 30 years. I share what I'm thinking about, working on, and a curated list of art, films, events, & books that I love and I think you will too.

    Likely audience: Women's rights activists

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago

    Likely audience: Philosophy enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

    I use data to understand how the film industry works and then share that to help filmmakers get their films funded, shot and seen.

    Likely audience: Film industry professionals

    1 shared topic

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    Dear Producer12K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 15 days ago

    From recent posts: Dear Producer publishes career advice, industry interviews, and strategic guides for filmmakers and producers navigating independent distribution, festival circuits, and Hollywood employment. Content ranges from…

    Likely audience: Independent filmmakers

    1 shared topic

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    The OSVerse10K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

    Backing tomorrow's authors, creators & companies before the world knows their names. Home of Infinite Books, Infinite Media, the O'Shaughnessy Fellowships & the Infinite Loops podcast.

    Likely audience: Literature enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    SAULIUS BARADINSKAS10K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 17 days ago

    Kūrybinė Lyderystė. Edukacija. Kūryba. Svajonės ir viskas kas lieka už kadro. Nuo Vilniaus iki Holivudo atvirai tau.

    Likely audience: filmmakers

    1 shared topic

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    BUG ME!10K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 25 days ago

    From recent posts: BUG ME! publishes a mix of short film promotions, fashion design essays, and streetwear brand announcements. The publication targets independent cinema enthusiasts and fashion industry professionals interested in…

    Likely audience: Film industry professionals

    1 shared topic

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    MACRO Works8K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

    From recent posts: MACRO Works publishes a mix of film reviews, music roundups, celebrity lifestyle features, and industry interviews for a culture-focused audience. The content spans topics from cinema history and social issues to new…

    Likely audience: Film enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    Crewdson Trail Log8K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 22 days ago

    From recent posts: Crewdson Trail Log publishes retrospective essays, interviews, and visual projects focused on photographer Gregory Crewdson's work with American suburbia, ski resorts, and cinematic still imagery. The publication…

    Likely audience: Fine art collectors

    1 shared topic

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    Inner View8K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post Aug 31, 2026

    A Fundamentally Different Way to See, and to Know - Start With No-Thing Is the Distilled Whisper. Soul Biographies the Filmic Evidence. Inner View the Profoundation.

    Likely audience: Indigenous advocates

    1 shared topic

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    The Folk Archive8K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 55 days ago

    Folk from the past, folk from the present, folk for the future

    Likely audience: Cultural historians

    1 shared topic

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    Post Games7K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago

    From recent posts: Post Games publishes weekly interviews with indie developers, film directors, and authors alongside reviews, history pieces, and podcast episodes covering video game culture, adaptations, and industry news. The…

    Likely audience: Podcast listeners

    1 shared topic

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    Josh Encinias7K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 11 days ago

    Everyone else gets the press-tour answer. I find the real story.

    Likely audience: Film enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    Houston7K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 30 days ago

    Je partage les meilleurs actus Tech et outils IA du moment 💻 Toutes les semaines par email ✉️

    Likely audience: Content creators

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 14 days ago

    SAE Institute Belgrade is a creative media institute for Audio, Animation, Multimedia and Film Production, based in downtown Belgrade, at the very heart of the city.

    Likely audience: Aspiring audio engineers

    1 shared topic

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    That Final Scene5K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 37 days ago

    From recent posts: That Final Scene publishes film criticism, including reviews, essays on cinema culture, and ranked lists of movie endings, targeting an audience interested in film analysis and industry commentary. The publication mixes…

    Likely audience: Cinema enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    This Too4K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 8, 2026

    From recent posts: This Too publishes long-form essays and interviews centered on disability advocacy, chronic pain management, and assistive technology. The publication features personal narratives, film production discussions, and…

    Likely audience: people with disabilities

    1 shared topic

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    The Baobab3K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 7 days ago

    A fresh take on Africa for readers in 131 countries. Three standout stories, three times a week — free and ad-free.

    Likely audience: Film enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    Good one, Wilson!3K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 9 days ago

    Tony Wilson writing about Tony Wilson things (sport, people, parenting, life)

    Likely audience: Film enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 7 days ago

    Likely audience: Geopolitical analysts

    1 shared topic

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    AI Creator House2K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 8 days ago

    Original films, series, music, and stories shaped by human imagination and artificial intelligence.

    Likely audience: History buffs

    1 shared topic

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