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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.

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.

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.

ORANGE FADES TO GRAY

by ORANGE FADES TO GRAY

ORANGE FADES TO GRAY fosters a community where readers can engage in comments and share their interests, with an option to support the work.

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.

No Expectations | josh terry | Substack

by josh terry

Chicago-based writer Josh Terry shares weekly music, movie, and TV recommendations, cultural essays, and artist interviews, infused with his distinctive voice.

Evil Speakers

by Steven Hyden

Evil Speakers by Steven Hyden explores culture, focusing on where the bands are and the world of music.

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 Ransom Note’s Substack

by The Ransom Note

The Ransom Note fosters a community where subscribers can connect over shared interests and engage in discussions within the comments section.

Billboard

by Billboard

This newsletter, titled 'Billboard,' does not provide specific details about its content or topic in the provided 'About' section.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

First Floor

by Shawn Reynaldo

Shawn Reynaldo's First Floor explores electronic music, culture, and industry. Expect free Thursday news/tracks, plus paid long-form interviews and essays.

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.

Mick Mercer's Panache

by Mick Mercer

Mick Mercer's Panache continues his 1976 fanzine, diving into music, Punk archives, gaming, comics, books, and quirky takes from a seasoned writer.

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.

Rabbit Room Music | The Rabbit Room | Substack

by The Rabbit Room

Founded by Andrew Peterson, The Rabbit Room cultivates and curates story, music, and art to nourish Christ-centered communities through creative work.

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.

Michael Ludgate's News from The Canaan Institute

by Michael Ludgate

Michael Ludgate delivers news and updates from The Canaan Institute, offering insights potentially related to its work and focus areas.

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.

Talk Back | Dawes | Substack

by Dawes

From Dawes band members Taylor and Griffin Goldsmith, this newsletter shares 'behind-the-music' stories, song histories, tour updates, and personal observations.

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.

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.

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.

Ray Harmony | Substack

by Ray Harmony

Award-winning music lecturer Ray Harmony teaches a fast, easy, and fun way to make music. Founder of Hack Music Theory, he's collaborated with top artists.

Backseat Babies | KCRW | Substack

by KCRW

KCRW's Backseat Babies helps Southern California parents embrace culture with kids, offering fun activities, expert advice, and community commentary.

Beats and Business Newsletter

by Jason Aro

Weekly how-to newsletter by Jason Aro on music business topics like revenue streams, tech, gear, finance, marketing, and health.

Caitlin Canty | Substack

by Caitlin Canty

Singer-songwriter Caitlin Canty connects directly with fans, sharing tour updates, exclusive downloads, song stories, voice memos, and unreleased music.

Greil Marcus / Letter in the Ether | Substack

by Greil Marcus

Greil Marcus's newsletter features his iconic 'Real Life Rock Top 10' column, delving into music, culture, and personal observations.

Wolf

by radicaledward

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

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.

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.

Will Hermes: New Music + Old Music | Substack

by Will Hermes

Music critic Will Hermes offers deeply curated reviews, playlists, and concert news spanning new and old music across all genres, from indie rock to Afrobeats.

Cowboy Mouth

by Cris Cohen

Cris Cohen's newsletter offers stories and insights into the rock band Cowboy Mouth's songs, projects, and life on the road, free from social media's noise.

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.

LedZepNews

by James Cook

James Cook's LedZepNews delivers comprehensive wrap-ups of all the latest Led Zeppelin news, featuring links to interviews and essential updates for fans.

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.

Who's afraid of classical music?

by Mr Figaro

Demystifying classical music for all. A former opera singer shares recommendations, stories, and listening tips, explaining jargon without gatekeeping.

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.