Travis' Substack alternatives: newsletters like it

SubstackMonthly or less · last post 45 days ago

Wondering, as in, does anybody know what's going on? Fiction, poetry, essays, I am wandering in the dark toward some future hope. I'd like to find you there.

Likely audience: Pop music fans

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 19 days ago

Academic librarian and zinester based in NYC. I write about music and whatever else strikes my fancy!

Likely audience: indie music listeners

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 9 days ago

About music, by and for LGBTQ+ people.

Likely audience: pop music fans

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post yesterday

Likely audience: Music critics

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 9 days ago

From recent posts: The publication covers music industry topics including album releases, band identity, and tour promotion. Content spans artist interviews, anniversary reflections on past work, and promotional announcements for upcoming…

Likely audience: Music fans

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 35 days ago

New music reviews by and for adult music lovers desperately trying to stay relevant.

Likely audience: music fans

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 9, 2026

Likely audience: Music enthusiasts

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Substacklast post Aug 14, 2026

From recent posts: Scissortail Records publishes detailed album reviews and vinyl release highlights for folk, indie, and mid-career artists. The publication mixes critical essays with industry news and listener feedback.

Likely audience: Folk music enthusiasts

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SubstackWeekly · last post 6 days ago

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

Likely audience: Music enthusiasts

1 shared topic

Substacklast post May 18, 2026

From recent posts: Charli's Substack publishes first-person essays on music production, celebrity lifestyle, and cultural critique. The content focuses on the intersection of high and low culture, creative burnout, and the realities of…

Likely audience: Pop culture enthusiasts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

The intersection of music and data

Likely audience: Music historians

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 22 days ago

From recent posts: No Expectations is a reader-supported music newsletter publishing weekly album reviews, playlists, and personal essays centered on indie rock, folk, and post-punk, with a focus on Chicago and Midwest artists and scenes…

Likely audience: Music enthusiasts

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SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago

From recent posts: MACRO Works publishes a mix of film reviews, music roundups, celebrity lifestyle features, and industry interviews for a culture-focused audience. The content spans topics from cinema history and social issues to new…

Likely audience: Film enthusiasts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago

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

Likely audience: Classic rock fans

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 14 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

1 shared topic

SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

quiet details is a record label with each release being an artist's own unique interpretation of that phrase

Likely audience: music producers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

From recent posts: The Wax Museum publishes weekly cultural roundups and curated lists pairing music, film, and literature for readers seeking deep analysis and weekend recommendations. It mixes music reviews, film criticism, and book…

Likely audience: Vinyl collectors

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 46 days ago

a snapshot of the culture.

Likely audience: Music critics

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

From recent posts: Remember The Lightning publishes a rotating mix of indie music reviews, band biographies, and interviews focused on rock and indie genres. The publication targets music enthusiasts with content ranging from curated…

Likely audience: Rock music fans

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 22 days ago

From recent posts: Jack Cullen's Substack publishes a mix of personal memoirs, music reviews, and cultural essays covering LGBTQ+ experiences, mental health, and life as a digital nomad in Spain. The content targets an audience interested…

Likely audience: Pop music fans

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago

Novidades musicais, análise e resumo da semana no mundo do entretenimento com a curadoria do site Tenho Mais Discos Que Amigos!

Likely audience: music fans

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 22 days ago

Observations, letters, songs in progress, and the occasional old photograph. From Nashville to Spain and back again.

Likely audience: music fans

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 45 days ago

analog life & reads to relate to

Likely audience: creative writers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 50 days ago

From recent posts: One Size Fits All publishes a rotating mix of music curation, political fashion analysis, and practical guides on footwear and vintage shopping. The publication targets readers interested in niche cultural topics…

Likely audience: Fashion enthusiasts

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