What Am I Making alternatives: newsletters like it
24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as What Am I Making (indie rock, music production and band history). The closest matches are The Gig, A Place Where No One Can Find Me and Don't Rock The Inbox. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.
Updated Nov 7, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology
About What Am I Making
An exploration of making a life in and around music and art in the 21st century.
Full profile- 1The Gig9K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago
From recent posts: The Gig publishes jazz-focused interviews, album reviews, and festival coverage for music enthusiasts. It mixes podcast episode highlights with historical retrospectives and artist profiles.
Likely audience: Jazz enthusiasts
2 shared topics
- 2A Place Where No One Can Find Me7K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 7 days ago
From recent posts: This publication features personal essays and interviews with musicians discussing album releases, touring experiences, and the psychology of creativity. The content mixes reflective storytelling with specific industry…
Likely audience: Music enthusiasts
2 shared topics
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GhostWeekly · last post 23 days ago
A country music newsletter.
Likely audience: Country music fans
2 shared topics
- 4Death Cab for Cutie167K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 14 days ago
Formed in Bellingham, WA in 1997
Likely audience: Festival goers
1 shared topic
- 5Flow State42K subscribers
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
1 shared topic
- 6Bandcamp Notes30K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 6 days ago
Discover new music and directly support the artists who make it.
Likely audience: Bandcamp users
1 shared topic
- 7Colin Meloy's Machine Shop26K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago
From recent posts: Colin Meloy's Machine Shop publishes music production updates, book news, and festival announcements from the author of The King Is Dead. The newsletter mixes personal essays about creative processes with promotional…
Likely audience: Music fans
1 shared topic
- 8I Think We're Alone Now24K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 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
- 9New Bands for Old Heads22K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 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
1 shared topic
- 10GAYLETTER by Tom & Abi17K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 7 days ago
From recent posts: GAYLETTER by Tom & Abi publishes in-depth interviews with musicians and profiles on Spanish culture, focusing on topics like the music industry and indie art. The publication targets readers interested in artist…
Likely audience: Music fans
1 shared topic
- 11Tone Glow17K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 30 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
- 12VARTOTOJO GIDAS®12K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 15 days ago
Pagaliau, atsakymai į nepasotinamus klausimus: kokį filmą pažiūrėti, kokią vietą aplankyti, kokią knygą paskaityti.
Likely audience: Cultural enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 13Herb Sundays12K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 5 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 enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 14Greil Marcus / Letter in the Ether11K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 4 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
- 15Accept Cookies from Hrishikesh Hirway11K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 30 days ago
I'm a musician and I make the podcasts Song Exploder, Home Cooking, and The West Wing Weekly. Here, I write about creativity and small delights in music, tv, film, and food.
Likely audience: Music fans
1 shared topic
- 16No Expectations10K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 days ago
From recent posts: No Expectations publishes weekly music reviews, streaming updates, and personal essays focused on indie rock, folk, and post-punk genres with a Midwest and Chicago scene focus. The publication targets music enthusiasts…
Likely audience: Music enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 17Drummers on Drumming8K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 9 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
- 18YAMS Magazine7K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago
From recent posts: YAMS Magazine publishes in-depth interviews and profiles focused on R&B, pop, and hip-hop artists, covering topics such as album releases, industry evolution, and cultural impact. The publication targets music…
Likely audience: Music industry professionals
1 shared topic
- 19Time & Temperature7K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 22 days ago
Hello. You've reached Time & Temperature. I can't properly tell you either, but I promise to tell you everything else!
Likely audience: Music historians
1 shared topic
- 20Ashevegas Hot Sheet6K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 18 days ago
From recent posts: The Ashevegas Hot Sheet publishes a weekly mix of local business openings, real estate developments, and community news for Asheville residents. It frequently features sponsored content from Citizens Fuel Co. alongside…
Likely audience: Asheville residents
1 shared topic
- 21Andrew Osenga5K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 days ago
Thoughts on Faith, Music & Community
Likely audience: Podcast listeners
1 shared topic
- 22quietdetails4K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 2 days ago
quiet details is a record label with each release being an artist's own unique interpretation of that phrase
Likely audience: Independent musicians
1 shared topic
- 23AJJ’s Substack4K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post Aug 26, 2026
From recent posts: AJJ's Substack is a newsletter dedicated to the indie rock band AJJ, focusing on music releases, tour announcements, merchandise updates, and exclusive Patreon content. It serves fans and supporters by providing direct…
Likely audience: Patreon subscribers
1 shared topic
- 24Sarah Jane Scouten4K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post Aug 26, 2026
Four-time Canadian Folk Music Award nominated songwriter, herbal medicine student and Southwest Scotland dweller.
Likely audience: Music fans seeking folk or country albums
1 shared topic
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