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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.

Slouching Towards Birdland (Will Friedwald's SubStack)

by Will Friedwald

Will Friedwald's Slouching Towards Birdland covers jazz, the Great American Songbook, and diverse aspects of popular culture including film, theater, and comics.

Mindbender Club | The Mindbender Club | Substack

by The Mindbender Club

The Mindbender Club delivers fun stories and the iconic 'Mindbender' contest, a global staple. Premium access adds audio, bonus weekend content, and 'Newz for Nerdz'.

Evil Speakers

by Steven Hyden

Evil Speakers by Steven Hyden explores culture, focusing on where the bands are and the world of music.

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.

Fast & Loose | Yasi Salek | Substack

by Yasi Salek

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BCKOMIX | B.C. Komix | Substack

by B.C. Komix

B.C. Komix is an esoteric, eclectic rummage through comics, art, and culture. This newsletter explores pulp roots, weird manga, and outsider art from a grizzled rambler.

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.

Greil Marcus / Letter in the Ether | Substack

by Greil Marcus

Greil Marcus's newsletter features his iconic 'Real Life Rock Top 10' column, delving into music, culture, and personal observations.

The Lucyverse

by Lucy Sweet

The Lucyverse: Lucy Sweet delivers critical reviews of consumer products, online shopping, and culture. Expect

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.

Political Questions

by Steven F. Hayward

Steven F. Hayward's newsletter, Political Questions, provides insights and commentary on various political issues and their implications.

Kareem Takes on the News | Kareem Abdul-Jabbar | Substack

by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar shares his unique insights on sports, politics, and pop culture, exploring their intersection and impact on American values and the path forward.