Slouching Towards Birdland (Will Friedwald's SubStack) alternatives: newsletters like it

SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

Music discovery off the beaten track. Weekly playlist, New Album Recommendations, Long-play Mixtape, and writing on folk, experimental, ambient, and more.

Likely audience: Music critics

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago

Likely audience: Jazz enthusiasts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

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

Likely audience: Political analysts

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SubstackWeekly · last post 5 days ago

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

Likely audience: Music enthusiasts

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SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago

My personal Substack

Likely audience: Music enthusiasts

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 8 days ago

Affiliate of the New York Philosophical Society, a weekly publication dedicated to the shared pursuit of wisdom.

Likely audience: Philosophy students and academics

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 21 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

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 29 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

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SubstackWeekly · last post 5 days ago

Join renegade historian and Brit in the US Dr. Annette Laing on her witty history mystery tour. Substack Featured Newsletter.

Likely audience: history enthusiasts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

Your weekly Broadway amusement park

Likely audience: Broadway enthusiasts

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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

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 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

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 3 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

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 2 days ago

The intersection of music and data

Likely audience: Music historians

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 22 days ago

Bonjour, ik ben Matthijs van Nieuwkerk. Op gezette tijden stel ik om 12 uur orde op zaken; een lijstje. Voor een overzichtelijk leven in modern times. Huisvlijt. Zeer particulier, maar misschien heb je er ook wat aan.

Likely audience: Jazz enthusiasts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 24 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

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SubstackWeekly · last post 3 days ago

From recent posts: The International Review of Photography publishes in-depth profiles of photographers, historical photo essays, and analyses of photographic meaning alongside curated lists of global exhibitions. The publication targets…

Likely audience: Photography enthusiasts

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SubstackWeekly · last post 8 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

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 11 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

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 5 days ago

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

Likely audience: Music historians

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 6 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

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 2 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

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SubstackWeekly · last post yesterday

From recent posts: The Next Day Berlin publishes weekly weekend guides and special features that curate Berlin's cultural calendar, including live music, art exhibitions, film screenings, and literary festivals. The publication targets…

Likely audience: Music enthusiasts

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SubstackWeekly · last post 7 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

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