Best Music Releases Newsletters in 2026

NewsletterFIT tracks 17 newsletters that cover Music releases as a primary topic, 12 of them with posts in the last 90 days. By publicly shown subscriber count, the largest are De La Soul (504K), Death Cab for Cutie (167K) and John Oliver on Social Justice and My Music (111K).

Updated Nov 5, 2026 · sorted by publicly shown subscribers · methodology

  1. 1
    De La Soul504K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 4 days ago

    DA.I.S.Y AGE

    Likely audience: Vinyl collectors

  2. 2
    Death Cab for Cutie167K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 13 days ago

    Formed in Bellingham, WA in 1997

    Likely audience: Festival goers

  3. 3
    John Oliver on Social Justice and My Music111K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago

    Canadian perspective on social justice. Sharing my music that holds a mirror to society. I am not the HBO comedian.

    Likely audience: Music fans

  4. 4
    Steven Wilson57K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 3 days ago

    The official Substack of UK musician Steven Wilson is the best way to get all things SW delivered straight to your inbox, without having to battle through news feeds and algorithms.

    Likely audience: Vinyl collectors

  5. 5
    Welcome Magazine16K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

    From recent posts: Welcome Magazine publishes a rotating mix of design trend analysis, fashion week roundups, underground music profiles, and curated internet discoveries for a culture-focused audience. The publication covers eclectic…

    Likely audience: Fashion industry professionals

  6. 6
    Nightcap with Tift Merritt12K subscribers

    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

  7. 7
    Steven Wilson Remixes9K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 53 days ago

    From recent posts: Steven Wilson Remixes publishes audio and video reissues for artists like Tears for Fears, Suede, Phil Collins, and King Crimson, focusing on new Dolby Atmos mixes, vinyl releases, and Blu-ray audio discs.

    Likely audience: Vinyl collectors

  8. 8
    The Honey Ryder Fix7K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 6 days ago

    Follow the Honey Ryder Fix for our new music downloads, merchandise offers, behind the scenes vids, and general Honey Ryder shenanigans!

    Likely audience: Newsletter subscribers

  9. 9
    Lame-O Records7K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 6 days ago

    From recent posts: Lame-O Records publishes weekly updates on independent music releases, tour dates, and vinyl reissues for bands like Lily Seabird, Dazy, and 2nd Grade. The publication focuses on indie pop and rock, emphasizing physical…

    Likely audience: Vinyl collectors

  10. 10
    aja monet7K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 24 days ago

    surrealist blues poet.

    Likely audience: Poets and writers

  11. 11
    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

  12. 12
    Dedicate Your Life To Music2K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 27 days ago

    From recent posts: The author Cassidy shares updates on their new single 'The Glue,' including positive reception from KEXP and Bandcamp, and announces upcoming shows related to themes of parental estrangement and parenthood.

    Likely audience: Independent musicians

  13. 13
    forevafree*—

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 23 days ago

    be who you wanna be

    Likely audience: Creative entrepreneurs

  14. 14
    Amy’s Substack—

    Substacklast post Mar 24, 2025

    My personal Substack

    Likely audience: Music fans

  15. 15
    Small Ears—

    Substacklast post Jun 21, 2024

    Listening and discovering small music artists

    Likely audience: Music enthusiasts

  16. 16
    BeArte—

    Substacklast post Jul 6, 2025

    Musical Stories about being human, mystical creatures and lots of starseeds... BeBold. BeBrave. BeArte.

    Likely audience: Music enthusiasts

  17. 17
    AudioGust’s Studio Notes—

    Substacklast post Mar 23, 2023

    The latest songs, thoughts, and techniques from the AudioGust studio

    Likely audience: Music producers

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