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Fluxblog: Music Blog

by Matthew Perpetua

Matthew Perpetua's Fluxblog newsletter delivers weekly music posts, curated playlists, and podcast episodes, building on his active music blog since 2002.

Cultura de Discos | Substack

by Cultura de Discos

Cultura de Discos curates music recommendations across all genres and eras. It spotlights albums, playlists, and an ephemeral weekly radio for discovery.

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.

Herb Sundays | Sam Valenti IV | Substack

by Sam Valenti IV

Herb Sundays, by Sam Valenti IV, features playlists and essays from 'world-class music fans,' exploring their unique tastes and music's profound influence.

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.

AHB's Goodies | Alec Hanley Bemis | Substack

by Alec Hanley Bemis

Music curator Alec Hanley Bemis shares semi-monthly eclectic mixtapes and archival playlists, offering unique sonic discoveries and moving beyond algorithms.

On Repeat Records | Kevin Alexander | Substack

by Kevin Alexander

Kevin Alexander's On Repeat Records delivers handpicked tracks, forgotten gems, interviews, and reviews, building a community for music lovers to discover new sounds.

The Infinite Loop | Assorted Tapes | Substack

by Assorted Tapes

AJ Flores curates The Infinite Loop, a music newsletter offering context and direct access to hidden gems, global tracks, and timeless hits.

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.

The Playlist Club

by Curated By Elliott Wilson

Elliott Wilson curates exclusive playlists and fosters a community for enthusiasts of shared interests.

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.

Record Store | amaya lim | Substack

by amaya lim

Amaya Lim, a musician from bands Buttermother and Bike Lane, curates playlists to help readers discover and rediscover music.

Opera Daily

Trained opera singer Michele shares her curated list of beloved opera pieces and new discoveries, aiming to make opera accessible and enjoyable for all.

Flow State

Flow State provides daily, human-curated instrumental music for focused work. It highlights artists and context for an ignorable yet interesting backdrop.