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Storm Sound | Ryan Storm | Substack

by Ryan Storm

Ryan Storm explores his jamband obsession with Phish, Goose, and Snarky Puppy, offering in-depth show reviews, jam breakdowns, and rig tour videos.

zensounds | Stephan Kunze | Substack

by Stephan Kunze

Freelance journalist Stephan Kunze's zensounds explores ambient and experimental music, from electronic and rock to free jazz and vaporwave.

Kevin Morby's Fam Club | Substack

by Kevin Morby

Musician Kevin Morby offers a personal look into the creation of his album This Is A Photograph. This 'Fam Club' shares essays, photos, demos, and tour stories.

Last Chance Cafe | Mother Mary Bernadette | Substack

by Mother Mary Bernadette

Mother Mary Bernadette's Last Chance Cafe explores an eclectic mix of art, literature, history, politics, and philosophy, meeting unsung heroes and memorable eras.

Humans vs Robots on Substack | Substack

by Humans vs Robots

Humans vs Robots is a unique music discovery magazine. It offers weekly playlists, album reviews, longform stories on music history, and contextualized news.

Patrick Hicks Music Stories | Substack

by Patrick Hicks

Digital creator Patrick Hicks brings his viral mini music documentaries and deep dives into music history, sharing untold stories behind favorite artists.

Wedding MusicLetter | Matthew Campbell | Substack

by Matthew Campbell

Matthew Campbell's Wedding MusicLetter delivers weekly tips, trending songs, and playlist ideas to engaged couples and wedding pros for unforgettable wedding experiences.

Death Cab for Cutie | Substack

by Death Cab for Cutie

The official newsletter for Death Cab for Cutie, exploring the GRAMMY-nominated band's rich history, iconic albums, collaborations, and latest projects.

The Music Week | Substack

by The Music Week

The Music Week shares deep dives, reviews, and stories about beloved artists and new independent talent, exploring music history with passion.

Diary Of Amy Rigby

by Amy Rigby

Personal essays and reflections by Amy Rigby on everyday life, travel, music, and her memoir podcast.

Cantar Bem | Ícaro Melo | Substack

by Ícaro Melo

Ícaro Melo's Cantar Bem newsletter provides insights and guidance for improving singing technique, vocal performance, and overall musicality.

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.

Listening Sessions | Robert C. Gilbert | Substack

by Robert C. Gilbert

Robert C. Gilbert explores the joy of music with deep dives into albums and artists, blending analysis with historical context. He covers 60s/70s and new releases.

Flagging Down the Double E's | Ray Padgett | Substack

by Ray Padgett

Ray Padgett's Flagging Down the Double E's explores Bob Dylan concerts via essays, interviews, and bootleg downloads, covering shows from the '60s to today.

Layth’s Take

by Layth (@laythy29)

Layth’s Take by Layth offers in-depth analysis, key takeaways, and passionate commentary on Arsenal FC's matches.

Live From California with Lloyd Kahn | Substack

by Lloyd Kahn

Lloyd Kahn, legendary publisher (39 books) and Whole Earth Catalog editor, shares personal adventures, observations, and good news on building, travel, music, and the '60s.

La Newsletter di DLSO.IT | Substack

by DLSO

La Newsletter di DLSO.IT is the official newsletter associated with DLSO.IT, providing direct updates and content to its community.

Brains, Banjos, & Beyond with Josh Turknett | Josh Turknett, MD | Substack

by Josh Turknett, MD

Josh Turknett, MD delves into brain science, the art of learning, and the role of music (especially banjo) in cognitive development and well-being.

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.

Your Publication

by Your Music Hub

Your Music Hub provides a central space for music enthusiasts, covering diverse genres, emerging artists, and industry news with engaging insights.

Fish Sticks | Rickie Lee Jones | Substack

by Rickie Lee Jones

Singer-songwriter Rickie Lee Jones offers a poetic journal of her 'far away heart,' exploring childhood, the power of songs, and poignant reflections on life.

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.

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.

Word & Song by Anthony Esolen | Substack

by Anthony Esolen

Anthony Esolen's Word & Song opens a treasure trove of goodness, beauty, and truth by exploring classic films, poetry, hymns, and forgotten words and songs.

Somewhere Soul | Off Grid | Josh Mason-Quinn | Substack

by Josh Mason-Quinn

Josh Mason-Quinn's Somewhere Soul Off Grid offers tranquil music discovery, with weekly updates, album spotlights, and curated playlists.

Long Live the ABB: Conversation from the Crossroads | Substack

by Long Live the ABB

A historian delves into the Allman Brothers Band's enduring legacy, exploring its pivotal role in Southern music, history, and American culture.

Six Things | Lev Parikian | Substack

by Lev Parikian

Lev Parikian’s weekly Six Things delivers six intriguing observations from his unique perspective as a writer, musician, and birder.

Rolling Stones Data Newsletter | Substack

by Rolling Stones Data

For Rolling Stones fans, this newsletter delivers daily articles from the Rolling Stones Data fan website. An unaffiliated, community-driven project offering fresh content.

Morse Code with Korby Lenker | Substack

by Korby Lenker

Korby Lenker's Morse Code offers weekly in-depth podcast conversations with independent creatives and personal essays exploring the challenges and rewards of a creative life.

DJ Business School | Shammy Dee | Substack

by Shammy Dee

Shammy Dee's DJ Business School offers high-level business and branding strategies for DJs aiming for premium gigs and a sustainable, self-made career.

Starship Casual | Jeff Tweedy | Starship Casual | Substack

by Jeff Tweedy | Starship Casual

Jeff Tweedy (Wilco) shares unreleased music, candid road stories, songwriting insights, and personal musings, creating a direct community for fans.

quiet details | Substack

by quiet details

quiet details is a record label curating diverse artists' unique musical interpretations, featuring handmade artwork and championing collaboration and long-form listening.

Séan McCann (the Shanty Man)

by Séan McCann

Séan McCann, 'the Shanty Man' from Great Big Sea, shares stories, songs, and insights from his life and career, celebrating maritime folk traditions and music.

Futurism Restated | Philip Sherburne | Substack

by Philip Sherburne

Veteran music journalist and DJ Philip Sherburne shares his discerning takes on new electronic and experimental music releases, featuring reviews and artist interviews.

Sound Methods | Andrew Tasselmyer | Substack

by Andrew Tasselmyer

Andrew Tasselmyer's "Sound Methods" uncovers the creative process behind music, detailing his own work and interviewing artists, developers, and technologists about their workflows.

ZERO CRED | Dan Ozzi | Substack

by Dan Ozzi

Music author Dan Ozzi's ZERO CRED newsletter offers deep dives, interviews, and rants on indie rock, punk, emo, hardcore, and music industry failures.

Oversharing with Bethany Cosentino | Substack

by Bethany Cosentino

Bethany Cosentino, singer-songwriter and Best Coast founder, brings 'Oversharing' – a B(ethany)FF corner of the internet where almost nothing is off limits.

BRIT POP | brittany spanos | Substack

by brittany spanos

Brittany Spanos, former Rolling Stone senior writer, brings BRIT POP: a fun dive into pop music, celebrity, and culture with reviews, essays, and playlists.

Home

The Rabbit Room, founded by Andrew Peterson, cultivates Christ-centered artistic community, curating stories, music, and art and hosting Hutchmoot events.

K-pop Radar | Billboard Italia | Substack

by Billboard Italia

Samuele Valori's K-pop Radar from Billboard Italia provides an in-depth analysis of Korean music and culture, with three K-pop recommendations per issue.

Cosmic Wink | Jess Williamson | Substack

by Jess Williamson

Singer-songwriter Jess Williamson shares weekly stories, unreleased music, and personal insights, drawing on her decade-plus career and the concept of "cosmic winks."

Loud And Quiet | Stuart Stubbs | Substack

by Stuart Stubbs

Loud And Quiet, by Stuart Stubbs, delivers quality music journalism: weekly news, reviews, interviews, and essays for serious music fans.

Anchor Baby | Rosemary Mac Cabe | Substack

by Rosemary Mac Cabe

Rosemary Mac Cabe's bi-weekly Anchor Baby features candid private thoughts, opinion pieces, and writing on motherhood, politics, and relationships.

EXTRACTIONS

by Richard Buckner

Richard Buckner's EXTRACTIONS offers content delivered in serial sections, informed by his Black Sparrow Press publication and Merge Records background.

The Lizard Review | Madeline Rubicam | Substack

by Madeline Rubicam

Madeline Rubicam's "The Lizard Review" explores all genres of music, from pop to obscure bands, with playlists, new releases, and listener recommendations.

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.

On a Pacific Aisle

by Joshua Kosman

Music critic Joshua Kosman shares insights and commentary, likely on music, arts, and culture, possibly from a West Coast perspective.

Aural Apothecary | The Shins | Substack

by The Shins

The Shins' James Mercer offers exclusive demos, new music, and behind-the-scenes content from his Aural Apothecary, exploring music and his "weird ideas."

birdland records Substack

by birdland news

A weekly newsletter from birdland news covering music (especially jazz), politics, satire, and broader cultural topics.

Gabriel Teodros: Worldwide Underground | Substack

by Gabriel Teodros

South Seattle artist Gabriel Teodros curates Worldwide Underground, a weekly mix show and newsletter. He shares music and stories blending personal narrative and social justice.