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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 17 days ago

An original newsletter by Emmy-winning journalist, MSNBC Anchor, attorney & music obsessive Ari Melber. Facts, fun, and some random thoughts...

Likely audience: Cultural critics

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SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago

Likely audience: Jazz enthusiasts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 24 days ago

STVDIO tracks the future of music tech and industry trends. Sign up to get a music industry map every Monday.

Likely audience: Independent artists

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Substacklast post Jun 29, 2026

From recent posts: High Brow publishes a rotating mix of personal essays, music features, and industry observations targeting an audience interested in pop culture, relationships, and creative careers. The publication alternates between…

Likely audience: content creators

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SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago

Canadian perspective on social justice. Sharing my music that holds a mirror to society. I am not the HBO comedian.

Likely audience: Music fans

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 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 7 days ago

From recent posts: Blue Coast Records publishes high-resolution acoustic music releases, studio recordings, and audio format comparisons for audiophiles and classical music enthusiasts. The publication consistently promotes physical and…

Likely audience: Acoustic music fans

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 8 days ago

From recent posts: This publication delivers weekly updates on Spotify's platform evolution, covering music streaming, podcast partnerships, audiobook expansion, and AI integration. It serves industry professionals and enthusiasts…

Likely audience: Music industry professionals

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SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago

From recent posts: Blue Coast Music Store publishes a recurring newsletter promoting its premium membership, album sales, and upcoming live performances for jazz, classical, and folk artists. The content consistently highlights specific…

Likely audience: Jazz enthusiasts

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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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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

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SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago

From recent posts: Życie we Wro is a weekly Polish-language newsletter serving as a cultural and community guide for Wrocław, Poland. It publishes a recurring mix of event listings, local festival announcements, personal essays on mental…

Likely audience: culture enthusiasts

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 48 days ago

From recent posts: JAY VERSACE publishes short-form essays on digital culture, music streaming, and social psychology. The publication mixes cultural critique with personal reflections on creativity and community.

Likely audience: Cultural critics

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 25 days ago

surrealist blues poet.

Likely audience: Poets and writers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

From recent posts: The MAD Records Monologue publishes independent music industry news, artist development resources, and personal essays on digital life challenges. It serves creators and industry professionals by mixing event recaps…

Likely audience: Independent musicians

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

From recent posts: Burning Ambulance publishes weekly reviews of jazz albums, electronic music, and films alongside biographical essays on musicians and writers. The publication targets music enthusiasts and critics interested in vinyl…

Likely audience: music industry professionals

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SubstackWeekly · last post 2 days ago

From recent posts: Static & Distance publishes indie music news, vinyl releases, and festival updates for fans of artists like Jason Molina and labels such as Secretly Canadian. The publication mixes streaming platform coverage with…

Likely audience: indie music fans

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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

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SubstackWeekly · last post yesterday

From recent posts: Notes from the American Jazz Museum publishes monthly listening club announcements, detailed lineups for the Blue Room jazz festival in Kansas City, and educational workshop listings. The publication serves jazz…

Likely audience: Jazz enthusiasts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post yesterday

From recent posts: Grace Spelman Music Project publishes weekly curated playlists, film soundtrack reviews, and music reactions tailored to specific activities like studying, carpooling, and seasonal walks. The publication targets music…

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 14 days ago

I'm a broadcaster and music fan. I write about my radio show, music and musicians.

Likely audience: Indie music fans

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 7 days ago

From recent posts: Josplay publishes a weekly music rotation featuring curated playlists of Afrobeats, Amapiano, Soukous, and reflective pop genres alongside grant application guides for the Rise Fund III program. The publication targets…

Likely audience: Music enthusiasts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 18 days ago

Your source for new underground metal releases. Updated weekly.

Likely audience: Music critics

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