Browse newsletters about pop music

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.

Talking Guitar ★ Jas Obrecht's Music Magazine

by Jas Obrecht

Jas Obrecht's Music Magazine delves into the world of guitars and explores the stories of iconic musicians and musical history.

Pášșíòņ Pįť | Pąșśìóň Pïț | Substack

by Pąșśìóň Pïț

Michael John Angelakos, frontman of Passion Pit, shares exclusive, personal content and 'weird stuff' direct to fans, offering a unique, unfiltered look into his world.

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.

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.

Critical Conditions

by Wayne Robins

Critical Conditions offers weekly 1,500-word stories on smart pop culture, music, and influential people, presented in a unique, memoiristic voice.

Racket Club by Shuttlecock, by Aaron Rhodes, delivers weekly updates on new music releases from diverse artists and recommends local gigs.

Louder - New York Times

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