Browse newsletters about indie music

postmorton | kyle morton | Substack

by kyle morton

Kyle Morton of the band Typhoon offers updates on the band and, for paid subscribers, shares unreleased solo demos, recording experiments, and personal drawings.

Songletter | Substack

by Songletter

Songletter connects music fanatics to discover great songs through human recommendations, ignoring algorithms. Expect weekly posts with 2-3 handpicked tracks.

Historical Hysteria | Queen Kwong | Substack

by Queen Kwong

Indie rock musician Queen Kwong (Carré) shares unfiltered thoughts on being a woman in the music industry, memoir, poetry, and random tidbits.

Reality Shield | Dan Mangan | Substack

by Dan Mangan

Dan Mangan's Reality Shield offers deep artistic discourse via musings, demos, and songs. Subscribers access his full catalog, archives, and exclusive content.

Four Track Substack | Joe Pernice | Substack

by Joe Pernice

Joe Pernice shares new and rediscovered finished songs in their simplest form on Four Track Substack, offering a personal look into his unique craft.

Off the record | Emanuele Rosso | Substack

by Emanuele Rosso

An episodic comic exploring Italian indie music from the early 2000s, tour life, musicians, and the bittersweet nostalgia of midlife.

Pášșíòņ Pįť | Pąșśìóň Pïț | Substack

by Pąșśìóň Pïț

Michael John Angelakos, frontman of Passion Pit, shares exclusive, personal content and 'weird stuff' direct to fans, offering a unique, unfiltered look into his world.

Fast & Loose | Yasi Salek | Substack

by Yasi Salek

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The Infinite Loop | Assorted Tapes | Substack

by Assorted Tapes

AJ Flores curates The Infinite Loop, a music newsletter offering context and direct access to hidden gems, global tracks, and timeless hits.

Yoni Wolf’s Wet Paint | Substack

by Yoni Wolf

Musician Yoni Wolf (WHY?, cLOUDDEAD) shares his creative archive: new songs, 'The Wandering Wolf' podcast, poems, and illustrations.

Emily Sprague's Internet Brain | Substack

by Emily Sprague

Musician Emily Sprague offers an exclusive look into her music and Florist projects, live performance updates, and personal day-in-the-life ramblings.

Neko Case's newsletter "Entering The Lung" offers unique insights into her distinctive creative process and artistic perspective.

Pitchfork

Pitchfork delivers in-depth music news, influential album reviews, and artist profiles. It provides expert analysis on indie and alternative releases.

Ray Padgett's "Flagging Down the Double E's" newsletter explores unique corners of music, delivering deep dives, forgotten histories, and fresh perspectives.