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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 7 days ago

From recent posts: The Tim "Napalm" Stegall Substack publishes long-form music journalism and album reviews focused on punk rock history and the Austin music scene. It also features biographical essays on rock legends and columns on food…

Likely audience: Music historians

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

A celebration of poetry and historical interest pieces

Likely audience: Literature enthusiasts

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 29 days ago

OmaxBooks est un pont culturel entre la littérature afro-américaine et 300 millions de lecteurs francophones à travers le monde. Sur ce Substack, nous explorons les coulisses de l’édition internationale, la traduction…

Likely audience: Hip-hop enthusiasts

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 11 days ago

Who says history is boring? Discover the scandals, the gossip, the rebels, and the rule breakers...

Likely audience: History enthusiasts

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SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago

Join our weekly blog for expert tips to enhance your technique, training, and open water skills. Upgrade for the audio version, access to our entire blog archive and receive the Mr. Smooth PRO animation to help you…

Likely audience: Swimming coaches

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 11 days ago

From recent posts: Havermelkelite publishes culture-focused articles and interviews on topics ranging from Dutch lifestyle trends and beauty standards to technology celebrity culture and sociology. The publication targets readers…

Likely audience: tech enthusiasts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 21 days ago

From recent posts: New Bands for Old Heads publishes weekly curated playlists, album roundups, and personal essays on music fandom and discovery for listeners seeking curated recommendations over algorithmic feeds. The publication blends…

Likely audience: Music enthusiasts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

From recent posts: Flagging Down the Double E's publishes travel journalism and music history focused on Bob Dylan's rare performances and tour anniversaries. The publication mixes travel series with zine promotions and tour updates.

Likely audience: Bob Dylan fans

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago

From recent posts: Old Money Luxury publishes biographical profiles of wealthy individuals, family business dynasties, and figures from high society and Hollywood history. The publication covers topics ranging from inheritance battles and…

Likely audience: History enthusiasts

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SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago

From recent posts: The Cambridge Ladies' Dining Society publishes literary criticism, book reviews, and cultural features centered on British literature, Cambridge University history, and the Bloomsbury Group. Its audience consists of…

Likely audience: Literature enthusiasts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 26 days ago

From recent posts: Flamingo Estate publishes eclectic essays on fashion history, grief, agriculture, and cultural anthropology. The publication mixes personal memoirs, recipe collections, and historical analysis without a single recurring…

Likely audience: Fashion enthusiasts

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 36 days ago

Welcome to Crime and Enlightenment™—a newsletter that begins in jail, but doesn’t stay there. Drawn from my time teaching behind bars, these stories reach outward: toward human connection, the slow work of…

Likely audience: literary critics

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 24 days ago

A Fish out of Water seeks the truth as he breathes fresh air. I interview artists and creatives from all walks of life. Interviews 99% unedited and uncensored! 7K+ subscribers. IAB accredited.

Likely audience: Podcast listeners

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 42 days ago

Likely audience: Tech entrepreneurs

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 days ago

The world's oldest book influencer, est 1927.

Likely audience: Book lovers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

From recent posts: Fields & Energy publishes serialized biographies and historical essays on Oliver Heaviside and the history of electrical communication, drawing on 1920s scholarship and family correspondence. The newsletter also…

Likely audience: History of science enthusiasts

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SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago

From recent posts: Will Hermes: New Music + Old Music publishes monthly reviews of new and historic albums alongside event announcements for music history enthusiasts. The publication covers genres ranging from Afropop and World Music to…

Likely audience: music journalists

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 8 days ago

From recent posts: This publication mixes music history essays, live concert reviews, and archival interviews focused on the Allman Brothers Band and Woodstock. It serves fans and researchers interested in southern rock legacy, band…

Likely audience: Music historians

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SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago

From recent posts: Six Things publishes six distinct cultural and scientific segments per issue, ranging from film reviews and design case studies to conservation biology and word puzzles. It serves readers interested in diverse topics…

Likely audience: Book lovers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago

From recent posts: Jagged Time Lapse publishes a rotating mix of podcast episode summaries, personal essays on topics like real estate and horror films, and music reviews ranging from indie rock to jazz. The publication targets music…

Likely audience: Music fans

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 12 days ago

From recent posts: CultureWag publishes rotating issues of literary criticism, memoir, and industry analysis covering topics like film adaptations, criminal justice, and 9/11 history. The publication targets readers interested in cultural…

Likely audience: Book lovers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago

The longest-running music blog in the game! This newsletter is focused on music curation - reviews of new music, playlists for Spotify/Apple/YouTube covering a wide range of genres and moments in history, and links to…

Likely audience: Music enthusiasts

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 42 days ago

From recent posts: Out + Back publishes weekly music journalism featuring interviews with artists like Neil Young, Sturgill Simpson, and Paul McCartney, alongside reviews and production insights. The publication serves music enthusiasts…

Likely audience: Music journalists

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SubstackWeekly · last post 8 days ago

From recent posts: Behind the Crimes with Robert Murphy publishes interview transcripts and true crime features, covering author discussions of thriller and historical fiction, detailed homicide investigations, and literary biographies…

Likely audience: Book lovers

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