Browse newsletters about music recommendations

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.

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.

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.

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.

Fast & Loose | Yasi Salek | Substack

by Yasi Salek

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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.

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.

The New Cue | Ted Kessler | Substack

by Ted Kessler

A music newsletter from former Q Magazine editors, offering interviews, recommendations, and exclusive news on the most entertaining contemporary artists.

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.

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.

Untitled 909

by Untitled 909

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Stinkweeds New Release Mailer | Stinkweeds Records | Substack

by Stinkweeds Records

Stinkweeds Records, a Phoenix institution operating since 1987, provides updates on new music releases and the local Phoenix music scene.

On Repeat Records uncovers captivating songs, new releases, and forgotten gems, curated to become your next obsession.