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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.

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.

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.

Miers on Music

by Jeff Miers

Veteran music critic Jeff Miers (formerly The Buffalo News) shares passionate insights, reviews, and artist profiles, informed by his decades as a professional musician.

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.

Make Believe Mailer | Patrick St. Michel | Substack

by Patrick St. Michel

Patrick St. Michel, a Tokyo-based writer and music journalist, explores Japanese music from mainstream J-pop to the independent scene, sharing essays and weekly round-ups.

Switched On Pop | Substack

by Switched On Pop

Musicologist Nate Sloan and songwriter Charlie Harding host Switched On Pop, exploring popular music's meaning and hidden complexity without snobbery.

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.

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.

Off the Records

Explore diverse cultural topics with Off the Records. Delve into discussions from across the cultural landscape.