Browse newsletters about music recommendations

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Untitled 909

by Untitled 909

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

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.

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.

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