Marina Hyde's daily-style column newsletter offers sharp, witty commentary on entertainment, politics, sport, and media, often through satirical takes on current events. Readers get irreverent cultural criticism with a strong comedic voice and pointed observations about public figures.
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First Floor is a weekly-ish newsletter covering electronic music and the culture and industry around it, including artist recommendations and features on dance music scenes. It also includes essays on the business of independent music writing and media.
Ted Gioia's newsletter offers essays on music, books, arts, media and culture, including recommended YouTube videos, critiques of pop music trends, and commentary on the entertainment industry's business side. Readers get informed, opinionated analysis and curated recommendations aimed at culture-minded listeners.
Himal Southasian publishes news, analysis, reviews and long-form stories from across South Asia, with a non-nationalist regional perspective. Readers get in-depth reporting and commentary on politics, language, culture and society in countries such as India and Pakistan.
Vittles publishes food and culture writing from the UK and India, mixing long-form essays, panel discussions, criticism and commentary on the food industry. Readers get original reporting and opinion on topics such as farm labour, AI in food media and pub culture, plus calls for pitches and magazine news.
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