Babylon Observer is a personal blog-style newsletter of first-hand anecdotes from the author's life, often about the hidden dealings of the music business, celebrity and elite circles. Readers get long, unverified-sounding stories with a conspiratorial, insider-revealing angle, told with a lot of hedging and anonymised names.
Website: https://www.babylonobserver.com/
Billboard's newsletter covers the latest music chart results, including Billboard 200 and Hot 100 rankings, plus industry news such as RIAA policy efforts on AI deepfakes and copyright. Readers get weekly chart highlights and analysis of major artists and labels.
CMU covers music industry news, legal disputes, deals and appointments, with commentary on how the business works. It also runs career interviews with music industry leaders and carries job listings.
First Floor covers electronic music, mixing commentary on the industry and culture with short reviews of new releases. Readers get an informed critical perspective on trends such as AI in music production alongside album and EP recommendations.
MUSIC x is a long-running newsletter from a writer collective led by Maarten Walraven, covering the future of music, media and technology through strategic essays. Recent issues look back at a decade of predictions, examine how viral trends and nostalgia shape streaming, and analyse how music and sound design work in film and television.
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