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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.

Carpe That DM by Fourth Co. | Substack

by Fourth Co.

Carpe That DM delivers new dance music, free downloads, Spotify playlists, and notable news directly from Fourth Co. to your inbox.

Boiler Room with Chris Schulz | Substack

by Chris Schulz

Boiler Room by Chris Schulz uncovers the strange truths of music journalism, exposes bizarre industry happenings, and shares unique personal stories about the music world.

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.

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.

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.

RΛISINI | RAISINI | Substack

by RAISINI

Raisini, a founder and investor, shares 25 years of lessons from music, tech, and real estate, exploring business, investing, and success and failure.

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.

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.

Jazz and Coffee | Syd Schwartz | Substack

by Syd Schwartz

Music industry veteran Syd Schwartz explores album backstories, deep diving into jazz & other genres. Expect personal anecdotes & insights from his decades-long career.

Katherine Needleman Oboist's Substack | Substack

by Katherine Needleman

Oboist Katherine Needleman shares insights on classical music, delves into sensitive topics, and discusses the challenges and improvements needed in the field.

Cadence Weapon | Substack

by Cadence Weapon

Polaris Prize winner and poet laureate Cadence Weapon (Rollie Pemberton) offers deep dives into music, artist discographies, and the future of the industry.

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.

5 Beat Friday | Music By Mattie | Substack

by Music By Mattie

Mattie's 5 Beat Friday shares five weekly music insights and tips for musicians to create amazing home studio productions.

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.

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.

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.

Daniel Ellsworth is Winging It | Substack

by Daniel Ellsworth

Independent musician Daniel Ellsworth shares raw, honest stories from two decades in the music industry, detailing the highs, lows, and creative process of an artist.

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.

Stream N' Destroy | Ryan J. Downey | Substack

by Ryan J. Downey

From journalist Ryan J. Downey, Stream N' Destroy delivers key data on streaming, sales, and social media for rock, metal, and punk music culture, benefiting pros and fans.

Sound + Creativity Newsletter | Substack

by Sound + Creativity

Electronic music producer Hermes helps audio creatives overcome blocks. He shares strategies on systems, mindset, and workflow to finish more music.

Network Notes | Darren Hemmings | Substack

by Darren Hemmings

Darren Hemmings (Motive Unknown MD) offers an insider's view on the music industry, its tech intersection, frank opinions, and a summary of key daily news.

Grace Spelman Music Project | Substack

by Grace Spelman

Grace Spelman offers twice-weekly, human-curated music recommendations, helping you discover new tracks beyond algorithmic slop with playlists, deep dives, and commentary.

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.