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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 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.

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.

Remember The Lightning | S.W. Lauden | Substack

by S.W. Lauden

S.W. Lauden shares his eclectic tastes in music and books, offering a window into the inspirations and topics central to his newsletter, Remember The Lightning.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Untitled 909

by Untitled 909

Untitled 909: A music-focused newsletter (Culture) that states it features interviews, mixes, and recommendations. Currently no posts.

Bass Culture Music Magazine | Dubmatix | Substack

by Dubmatix

Juno Award-winning producer Dubmatix explores reggae, dub, and bass music. Known for heavy basslines and charting remixes, he's a global force in the genre.

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.

Something On

by Ian Cohen

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

Derrick G-Mail | Derrick Gee | Substack

by Derrick Gee

DJ and radio host Derrick Gee explores music trends, culture, and new releases through monthly essays, weekly favorite songs, and a radio show.

Joshua Heath Scott

by Joshua Heath Scott

Explore culture, music, and creativity with Joshua Heath Scott, founder of JHS Pedals and host of The JHS Show.

Revista Jedbangers | Tienda Jedbangers | Substack

by Tienda Jedbangers

Revista Jedbangers keeps you updated with news from the world of metal music, delivered directly to your inbox.

Diaries of Distortion | Insider Secrets & Techno Politics | Diaries of Distortion

Insider reveals unfiltered truths, hidden secrets, and raw lessons from the underground electronic scene and techno politics.

The Stereogum Digest

Stereogum's Friday digest brings the week's biggest music stories, plus exclusive content not on the site and vinyl giveaways.