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.

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  1. 1
    The 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

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    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

  3. 3

    GhostWeekly · last post 23 days ago

    A country music newsletter.

    Likely audience: Country music fans

    2 shared topics

  4. 4
    Death 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

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    Flow 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

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    Bandcamp 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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    GAYLETTER 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

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    Tone 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

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    VARTOTOJO 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

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    Herb 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

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    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

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    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

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    No 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

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    Drummers 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

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    YAMS 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

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    Time & 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

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    Ashevegas 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

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    Andrew Osenga5K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 days ago

    Thoughts on Faith, Music & Community

    Likely audience: Podcast listeners

    1 shared topic

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    quietdetails4K 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

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    AJJ’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

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    Sarah 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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