The Pickaxe alternatives: newsletters like it
24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as The Pickaxe (financial commentary, precious metals and tech oligopoly). The closest matches are The Honest Broker, Daily Headlines and Kyla’s Newsletter. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.
Updated Nov 12, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology
About The Pickaxe
Art. Film. Music. Finance. from anarchists. Governed under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act (CDA) Editorial Separate from Sponsors. Content aggregator from various arts magazines.
- financial commentary
- precious metals
- tech oligopoly
- music industry
- 1The Honest Broker299K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago
A trustworthy guide to music, books, arts, media & culture by Ted Gioia
Likely audience: Music industry professionals
1 shared topic
- 2Daily Headlines211K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago
From recent posts: Daily Headlines is a weekly news briefing covering U.S. domestic and international events, including federal budget deficits, Supreme Court rulings, and financial market shifts. The publication aggregates hard news…
Likely audience: General news consumers
1 shared topic
- 3Kyla’s Newsletter169K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago
human-centric economic analysis to help all of us understand the world better
Likely audience: Economic analysts
1 shared topic
- 4Starship Casual149K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago
Jeff Tweedy shares songs, advice, general musings, and whatnot...
Likely audience: Music enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 5FactsHQ134K subscribers
SubstackDaily · last post 12 days ago
From recent posts: FactsHQ publishes a weekly digest of breaking news and current events, with a heavy focus on US politics, the Trump administration, and international relations. The newsletter mixes hard news reporting on topics like…
Likely audience: US political observers
1 shared topic
- 6Platypus Economics115K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago
From recent posts: Platypus Economics publishes weekly essays and interviews analyzing U.S. economic data, monetary policy, and international trade. The publication targets readers interested in labor markets, inflation, and the…
Likely audience: economists
1 shared topic
- 7The Finance Newsletter113K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 13 days ago
Trusted by 100,000+ for analysis on investing, the economy, geopolitics, and finance news. Weekly market insights, deep dives, investment research, and financial education from a professional who worked in finance for…
Likely audience: Financial analysts
1 shared topic
- 8Whales Investing102K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago
Insights, analysis, and personal experience from the world of investing
Likely audience: Investors
1 shared topic
- 9Infrastructure Capital’s Substack66K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago
We are a leading provider of investment management solutions specializing in ETFs, managed hedge funds, and providing consulting services for other investment firms.
Likely audience: income investors
1 shared topic
- 10CT Capitol Dispatch61K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago
From recent posts: CT Capitol Dispatch is a news publication covering Connecticut state policy and regional issues. Recent issues report on rising heating oil and fuel prices tied to geopolitical disruptions and federal policy, state…
Likely audience: Connecticut residents
1 shared topic
- 11The Overshoot54K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 20 days ago
Making sense of the global economy and financial markets
Likely audience: Economic analysts
1 shared topic
- 12Simply Put by Ed Elson53K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 days ago
A newsletter about business and tech, from the host of Prof G Markets. Out every Tuesday.
Likely audience: investors
1 shared topic
- 13The Spotlight 45K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 15 days ago
From recent posts: The Spotlight is a Daily Mail celebrity gossip newsletter that aggregates entertainment news, reality TV drama, and celebrity controversies in a single roundup. It covers topics ranging from Strictly Come Dancing and…
Likely audience: Celebrity gossip readers
1 shared topic
- 14Graham’s Newsletter42K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 16 days ago
Find great deals, stay on top of the market, and build wealth the healthy way
Likely audience: Individual investors
1 shared topic
- 15The Dangerous Ones Network40K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago
From recent posts: The Dangerous Ones Network publishes US politics newsletters covering midterms, inflation, and election integrity alongside privacy concerns about surveillance technology. The publication mixes political analysis with…
Likely audience: Political observers
1 shared topic
- 16Kinjiro House: Michael and Masako Yon38K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 20 days ago
The most interesting places at the most interesting times
Likely audience: Substack readers
1 shared topic
- 17The Bubble Bubble Report26K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago
From recent posts: The Bubble Bubble Report publishes weekly and midweek market updates and analysis focused on precious metals, inflation data, and Federal Reserve policy. It serves investors seeking technical indicators, historical…
Likely audience: precious metals traders
1 shared topic
- 18Profstonge Weekly24K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago
From recent posts: Profstonge Weekly publishes weekly articles on macroeconomic trends, political shifts, and financial market analysis for a general audience interested in current events. The publication covers diverse topics including…
Likely audience: investors
1 shared topic
- 19MacleodFinance Substack24K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago
From recent posts: MacleodFinance Substack publishes weekly financial analysis and geopolitical commentary on topics including precious metals, sovereign debt, GDP methodology, and energy policy. The publication mixes data-driven market…
Likely audience: Economic analysts
1 shared topic
- 20I Think We're Alone Now24K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 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
1 shared topic
- 21John Rubino's Substack23K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago
Survive and Thrive in the Coming Crisis
Likely audience: Investors
1 shared topic
- 22Bankable!23K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 16 days ago
From recent posts: Bankable! publishes practical guides on personal branding, freelancer finance, and B2B sales strategies for French creators and business owners. The publication mixes in-depth articles on negotiation tactics, tax…
Likely audience: entrepreneurs
1 shared topic
- 23Letters from Los Campesinos!23K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 35 days ago
From recent posts: Letters from Los Campesinos! publishes a mix of tour logistics, financial breakdowns, and merchandise archives for the band and its industry. The publication targets fans and music industry professionals with specific…
Likely audience: Music industry professionals
1 shared topic
- 24Steve Eisman22K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago
From recent posts: Steve Eisman publishes a business newsletter mixing market wraps, interviews, and investigative essays on energy, interest rates, AI infrastructure, and financial regulation. It targets investors and finance…
Likely audience: Financial analysts
1 shared topic
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