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Weirder Together with Ben Lee & Ione Skye

by Weirder Together

Married artists Ione Skye and Ben Lee invite you into their creative production house for a cozy, intimate blend of podcasts, music, and personal insights.

Ethan teaches you music

by Dr. Ethan Hein

Dive into music theory, songwriting, and analysis with Dr. Ethan Hein, exploring pop concepts, chord progressions, and iconic songs.

De La Soul

by De La Soul

De La Soul is a legendary hip-hop trio pioneering jazz rap and alternative hip-hop with innovative sampling and quirky lyrics, known for Grammy-winning tracks.

Colin Meloy's Machine Shop

by Colin Meloy

The Decemberists' Colin Meloy shares his creative process from his "Machine Shop," dissecting songs, sharing demos, and serialized stories.

Bazan HQ

by Dave Bazan

Dave Bazan writes Bazan HQ, a newsletter.

Songs in Four Dimensions

by Shara Nova

Shara Nova delves into the creative process and the essence of song. She shares provocations, poems, and insights to inspire deeper thought and creative living.

A Fan's Notes,

by Nick Hornby

Novelist Nick Hornby offers his takes on music, books, movies, writing, football, TV, and occasional politics. Some longer pieces will be paywalled.

Time & Temperature

by Rhett Miller

Rhett Miller, Old 97's frontman, offers a direct connection to his writing, music, songwriting tips, and behind-the-scenes tales from a life in rock.

Jazz and Coffee | Syd Schwartz | Substack

by Syd Schwartz

Music industry veteran Syd Schwartz explores album backstories, deep diving into jazz & other genres. Expect personal anecdotes & insights from his decades-long career.

Barlow Family General

by Barlow Family General

Lou Barlow (Dinosaur Jr.) shares new music from his podcast. Adelle Barlow provides recipes, domestic life, and fiber art.

Rawdoggin' Reality | Margo Price | Substack

by Margo Price

Margo Price, an independent country artist, offers raw insights into touring, album creation, and discusses art, music, and hard topics.

The Nelson George Mixtape

by Nelson George

The Nelson George Mixtape by Nelson George offers curated insights into Black music, culture, and America.

Nowhere Street

by Peter Margasak

Peter Margasak shares unpublished vintage interviews and content from his forthcoming book on Chicago music (1992-2002), plus his takes on new and old music.

Slouching Towards Birdland (Will Friedwald's SubStack)

by Will Friedwald

Will Friedwald's Slouching Towards Birdland covers jazz, the Great American Songbook, and diverse aspects of popular culture including film, theater, and comics.

Chronicles | Vinnie Sperrazza | Substack

by Vinnie Sperrazza

Drummer and composer Vinnie Sperrazza's Chronicles features informative essays on jazz and jazz drummers, updates on his musical activities, and personal reflections.

Sean of the South | Sean Dietrich | Substack

by Sean Dietrich

Author and storyteller Sean Dietrich delivers brutally candid, laugh-out-loud, and poignant tales of the human experience. Featured in Newsweek.

Steven Wilson

by Steven Wilson

Steven Wilson's newsletter provides 'all things SW' delivered straight to subscribers' inboxes, bypassing social media algorithms and news feeds.

Peter Himmelman’s Morning Musings

by Peter Himmelman

Peter Himmelman's Morning Musings empowers creative aspirations. Paid subscribers access live virtual events, interviews, seminars, and concerts.

Onward and Upward | Jay Nordlinger | Substack

by Jay Nordlinger

Political journalist and music critic Jay Nordlinger shares incisive analysis on current events, democracy, and culture, informed by his acclaimed books.

Critical Conditions

by Wayne Robins

Critical Conditions offers weekly 1,500-word stories on smart pop culture, music, and influential people, presented in a unique, memoiristic voice.

Wolf

by radicaledward

Wolf by radicaledward delivers weekly essays on books, music, movies, and games, occasionally delving into politics. The author also publishes novels.

Concrete Avalanche | Jake | Substack

by Jake

Jake explores indie and alt music from China, introducing new artists and releases. An experienced writer, his work appears in BBC and The Wire.

Dada Strain | Piotr Orlov | Substack

by Piotr Orlov

Dada Strain, by Piotr Orlov, explores rhythm, improvisation, and community, weaving together diverse perspectives inspired by 2020 visions.

The Long Player | Aly Gillani (aka DJ Gilla) | Substack

by Aly Gillani (aka DJ Gilla)

Aly Gillani (aka DJ Gilla), founder of First Word Records, offers weekly deep dives into full albums, born from his daily listening challenge inspired by MF DOOM.

Vinyl Culture

by Vinyl Culture

Vinyl Culture explores the irreplaceable role of music in our lives, advocating for human-made music free from generative AI and algorithmic manipulation.

The Joker and the Thief — Newsletter | Substack

by The Joker and the Thief

Trev Gibb meticulously preserves the extensive music and writing archive of his late friend, Peter Stone Brown, a gifted songwriter and Bob Dylan expert, sharing unreleased works.

Flashlight & A Biscuit | Jay Busbee | Substack

by Jay Busbee

Yahoo Sports senior writer Jay Busbee shares stories, culture, and recommendations from the fascinating, infuriating, and beautiful American South.

Allison Hagendorf | Substack

by Allison Hagendorf

Allison Hagendorf, former Spotify Global Head of Rock, explores music, meaning, and human stories behind songs through audio, video, and reflection.

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.

Spotify Newsletter | Substack

by Spotify Newsletter

Jeff delivers the weekly Spotify Newsletter, a fan-curated dive into Spotify's impact on music, tech, and culture, plus a custom playlist.

New Bands for Old Heads | Gabbie | Substack

by Gabbie

Gabbie's New Bands for Old Heads helps music lovers discover new artists. She connects contemporary sounds to what you grew up with via curated recommendations and genre guides.

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.

Pete's Candy Store

by Pete's Candy Store

Weekly happenings from Pete's Candy Store, 'The Biggest Little Venue in NYC' since 1999. Explore their cultural events.

Something On

by Ian Cohen

Something On by Ian Cohen offers lifestyle insights, exploring 'More Building' around the themes of songs and food.

Talking Guitar ★ Jas Obrecht's Music Magazine

by Jas Obrecht

Jas Obrecht's Music Magazine delves into the world of guitars and explores the stories of iconic musicians and musical history.

Intervallo di Giulia Cavaliere | Substack

by Giulia Cavaliere

Journalist Giulia Cavaliere offers weekly musical and cultural narratives, including record and art recommendations, interviews, and exclusive playlists.

Janek's Newsletter | Janek Gwizdala | Substack

by Janek Gwizdala

Janek Gwizdala shares his thoughts, images, movies, and music, offering a personal, ad-free connection to his diverse projects and conversations.

The Music History Club | Substack

by The Music History Club

Maxine's The Music History Club offers weekly deep-dives into music history: events, album anniversaries, artist profiles across all genres, from decades past.

KLOF Magazine Newsletter | Substack

by KLOF Mag

Alex Gallacher's KLOF Mag (est. 2004) champions intelligent, experimental music from the margins, with curated playlists, recommendations, and exclusive articles.

India Arie The Soulbird Perch

by India Arie

Lifestyle insights from India Arie, featuring guided meditations, sound healing, truth-telling, and personal reflections.

Quid Amo

by James K.A. Smith

James K.A. Smith's Quid Amo explores culture through personal enthusiasms and observations on books, music, and film.

Musical Chairs

by Steve Bradley

Steve Bradley, a musician and former journalist, shares weekly stories from music's frontline: legendary gigs, classic albums, and career highs and lows.

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.

Roberto Barahona Puro Jazz | Substack

by Roberto Barahona

Roberto Barahona comparte su vida y pasión por el jazz. 'PuroJazz' difunde el género en español, conectado a su programa radial.

Life With Riley | Mary Camarillo | Substack

by Mary Camarillo

Award-winning novelist Mary Camarillo shares her personal thoughts, reading, writing, and music interests in 'Life With Riley,' published every three weeks.

Festivais no Radar

by Festivais no Radar

Festivais no Radar tracks and spotlights various festivals, offering readers timely updates and discoveries in the world of events and culture.

RΛISINI | RAISINI | Substack

by RAISINI

Raisini, a founder and investor, shares 25 years of lessons from music, tech, and real estate, exploring business, investing, and success and failure.

A Year of Bach | Evan Goldfine | Substack

by Evan Goldfine

Evan Goldfine, a CFO and real estate developer, shares his deep passion for music, embarking on a year-long journey exploring Johann Sebastian Bach's works.

Hipersónica | Substack

by Hipersónica

Hipersónica delivers weekly critical reviews of new music and albums, alongside daily updates. It's a community for music lovers with a sharp, irreverent voice.

Musically Speaking | Jarrod Richey | Substack

by Jarrod Richey

Jarrod Richey's Musically Speaking shares insights from his life as a music teacher, choir director, and church musician in Louisiana, and as an author.