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Shatter the Standards | Substack

by Brandon O'Sullivan

Shatter the Standards unearths musical gems, promotes diverse music discussions, and champions overlooked genres via reviews, podcasts, and lists.

The Long Player | Aly Gillani (aka DJ Gilla) | Substack

by Aly Gillani (aka DJ Gilla)

Aly Gillani (aka DJ Gilla), founder of First Word Records, offers weekly deep dives into full albums, born from his daily listening challenge inspired by MF DOOM.

KLOF Magazine Newsletter | Substack

by KLOF Mag

Alex Gallacher's KLOF Mag (est. 2004) champions intelligent, experimental music from the margins, with curated playlists, recommendations, and exclusive articles.

Musical Chairs

by Steve Bradley

Steve Bradley, a musician and former journalist, shares weekly stories from music's frontline: legendary gigs, classic albums, and career highs and lows.

Hipersónica | Substack

by Hipersónica

Hipersónica delivers weekly critical reviews of new music and albums, alongside daily updates. It's a community for music lovers with a sharp, irreverent voice.

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.

Night After Night

by Steve Smith

Night After Night by Steve Smith offers regular cultural insights, commentary, and "For the Record" updates, often focused on music.

Omaha Buzz

by Omaha Buzz

Omaha Buzz covers local news, events, and happenings, keeping readers informed about what's new and noteworthy in the Omaha community.

Futurism Restated | Philip Sherburne | Substack

by Philip Sherburne

Veteran music journalist and DJ Philip Sherburne shares his discerning takes on new electronic and experimental music releases, featuring reviews and artist interviews.

Line Noise | Ben Cardew | Substack

by Ben Cardew

Line Noise by Ben Cardew explores dance music's past and future, mixing historical takes with new recommendations and celebrating overlooked legends.

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.

The Line of Best Fit | Substack

by The Line of Best Fit

The Line of Best Fit delivers independent music writing, photography, and video. It celebrates new artists and offers unique perspectives on cultural figures.

Mick Mercer's Panache

by Mick Mercer

Mick Mercer's Panache continues his 1976 fanzine, diving into music, Punk archives, gaming, comics, books, and quirky takes from a seasoned writer.

START-TRACK

by START-TRACK

START-TRACK fosters a community for readers to engage and share interests through comments and discussions within the newsletter.

No Expectations | josh terry | Substack

by josh terry

Chicago-based writer Josh Terry shares weekly music, movie, and TV recommendations, cultural essays, and artist interviews, infused with his distinctive voice.

The New Yorker | Substack

by The New Yorker

The New Yorker's newsletter is a weekly 'book club' for magazine articles, sharing one essential story—deep investigations, reviews, or archive gems.

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.

deep cuts

by Oliver Kemp

Oliver Kemp's `deep cuts` offers weekly articles on music history, niche genres, and artist interviews. Paid subscribers receive exclusive weekly reviews and community access.

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.

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.

Storm Sound | Ryan Storm | Substack

by Ryan Storm

Ryan Storm explores his jamband obsession with Phish, Goose, and Snarky Puppy, offering in-depth show reviews, jam breakdowns, and rig tour videos.

The Lizard Review | Madeline Rubicam | Substack

by Madeline Rubicam

Madeline Rubicam's "The Lizard Review" explores all genres of music, from pop to obscure bands, with playlists, new releases, and listener recommendations.

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.

Louder - New York Times

"Louder" from NYT delivers a weekly blast of pop music coverage, featuring album reviews, artist interviews & more.

PitchFork

Pitchfork delivers essential music news, reviews of new albums & tracks, and in-depth artist features for discerning fans.