Write Hear alternatives: newsletters like it

24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as Write Hear (Music history, music interviews and rock music). The closest matches are Futurism Restated, Long Live the ABB: Conversation from the Crossroads and Music of Africa. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.

Updated Nov 6, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology

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  1. 1
    Futurism Restated15K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 7 days ago

    From recent posts: Futurism Restated publishes in-depth interviews, album reviews, and cultural criticism focused on electronic music, synthesizer culture, and niche genres like minimal techno and drone. The publication targets listeners…

    Likely audience: Electronic music enthusiasts

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 2 days ago

    From recent posts: This publication publishes music history articles, interviews, and podcast episodes focused on the Allman Brothers Band and the 1969 Woodstock festival. It is for readers interested in rock music history, band dynamics…

    Likely audience: Music historians

    2 shared topics

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    Music of Africa2K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 5 days ago

    Song recommendations, information, reviews, themed YouTube playlists, and more. We focus mainly (but not exclusively) on southern Africa (especially Botswana, Malawi, Zimbabwe, and South Africa) and eastern Africa…

    Likely audience: Music historians

    2 shared topics

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    Listening Sessions2K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 6 days ago

    From recent posts: Listening Sessions publishes jazz-focused essays, album reviews, and analog audio hobbyist features for music enthusiasts and collectors.

    Likely audience: Music historians

    2 shared topics

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    Steady539K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 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 5 days ago

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

    Likely audience: Music enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    Jazz Is Dead50K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago

    My personal Substack

    Likely audience: Music enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    La Douceur30K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 days ago

    From recent posts: La Douceur is a French-language newsletter and podcast hosted by Lauren Bastide that publishes transcripts of interviews on culture, politics, and mental health alongside personal recaps and book recommendations…

    Likely audience: Gen Z listeners

    1 shared topic

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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

    1 shared topic

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    Tone Glow17K subscribers

    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

    1 shared topic

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    Non-Boring History 14K subscribers

    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

    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 3 days ago

    From recent posts: Transitional Technology publishes album reviews, concert critiques, and local business features with a primary focus on jazz history and experimental music. The publication mixes in-depth essays on specific artists and…

    Likely audience: Jazz enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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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

    1 shared topic

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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

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 29 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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    Can't Get Much Higher10K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 2 days ago

    The intersection of music and data

    Likely audience: Music historians

    1 shared topic

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    No Expectations10K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 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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    Sophia10K subscribers

    Substacklast post Jul 16, 2026

    From recent posts: This publication features personal essays on diverse subjects including live music, journalism, digital culture, travel, and death. The content is written in a reflective, first-person style and is intended for readers…

    Likely audience: middle-aged adults

    1 shared topic

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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

    1 shared topic

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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

    1 shared topic

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    KLOF Mag Selects8K subscribers

    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

    1 shared topic

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    Expanding Dan8K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 2 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

    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

    1 shared topic

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