A deeply researched jazz history newsletter by Lewis Porter, covering archival details about Hazel Scott's family, Langston Hughes's uncollected newspaper writings, and the recorded sources behind John Coltrane's compositions. Readers get primary-source-based corrections, transcribed period material and long-form analysis, with some bonus content for paying subscribers.
Website: https://lewisporter.substack.com
JazzWax is a near-daily blog by Marc Myers on jazz history, focusing on legendary recordings, musicians and the stories behind them. Its posts draw on original interviews and archival research, such as oral histories of films and TV appearances by vocal groups like Lambert, Hendricks & Ross.
A weekly newsletter covering electronic and experimental music through in-depth artist features, concert reviews, and album lists. Readers get thoughtful coverage of contemporary synthesists, improvisers, and festival reports.
A music newsletter from Berlin-based writer Peter Margasak covering contemporary, experimental and jazz releases, live shows and interviews. Each issue combines album reviews with close, reflective listening notes and event previews.
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