Time Capsule alternatives: newsletters like it

24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as Time Capsule (music history, DJ culture and breakbeat music). The closest matches are Herb Sundays, Steady and Starship Casual. 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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Deep records, sound system culture, and untold scenes from the globe — curated by Time Capsule, East London.

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  1. 1
    Herb Sundays12K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 10 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

    2 shared topics

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    Steady539K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

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

    Likely audience: Political analysts

    1 shared topic

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    Starship Casual149K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago

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

    Likely audience: Music enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago

    From recent posts: Pierre Kory’s Medical Musings publishes personal essays, medical critiques, and industry updates focused on natural product chemistry, COVID-19 dissent, and the author's commercial ventures in mineral chemistry and…

    Likely audience: Medical professionals

    1 shared topic

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    Jazz Is Dead50K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 19 days ago

    My personal Substack

    Likely audience: music fans

    1 shared topic

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    Flow State42K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

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

    Likely audience: Electronic music fans

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 26 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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    Blue Coast Music Store23K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 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

    1 shared topic

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    Tone Glow17K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 34 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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    Non-Boring History 14K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 11 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

    1 shared topic

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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

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

    From recent posts: Transitional Technology publishes a mix of music criticism, film and documentary reviews, and jazz history. Its content spans album reviews of experimental and avant-garde jazz, analyses of horror film adaptations, and…

    Likely audience: Jazz enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 19 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 8 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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    SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago

    Outer Frequencies Radio is a human-curated music discovery newsletter for people who like to dig a little deeper, with playlists, album recommendations and overlooked gems spanning jazz, soul, funk, hip-hop, electronic…

    Likely audience: music enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 29 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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    Expanding Dan8K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago

    From recent posts: Expanding Dan publishes music history interviews, album analyses, and industry retrospectives focused on artists like Steely Dan and figures such as Dam-Funk and Chuck Klosterman. The publication targets music…

    Likely audience: Music journalists

    1 shared topic

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    Drummers on Drumming8K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 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

    1 shared topic

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    Unheard8K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 16 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

    1 shared topic

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    Tayo's Music Journal8K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 16 days ago

    Music saved me and I enjoy sharing.

    Likely audience: Music industry professionals

    1 shared topic

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    Records, books, films7K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 11 days ago

    Stories from the Edges of Rock & the Corners of the World.

    Likely audience: Music historians

    1 shared topic

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    Mindbender Club5K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 8 days ago

    From recent posts: Mindbender Club publishes a rotating mix of short-form essays on technology, psychology, and culture alongside trivia puzzles, book reviews, and occasional celebrity interviews. The publication targets readers…

    Likely audience: general readers

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago

    From recent posts: Fredagsbrevet från Sandra Beijer is a recurring Swedish newsletter blending personal memoir, creative writing reflections, and travel diaries with occasional cultural commentary. The publication features…

    Likely audience: Travel enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    On Repeat Records4K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 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

    1 shared topic

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