Cyrena Touros writes personal and reported criticism about music, culture, labor and the internet, including candid reflections on freelance writing struggles. Issues also cover the media industry's pressures and the Substack platform controversy over hosting extremist newsletters.
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Greil Marcus publishes a recurring Real Life Rock Top 10 of music, video and cultural oddities, plus an Ask Greil column answering reader questions about music and culture. Each issue is a personal, essayistic take on concerts, songs and found objects.
Will Hermes, a veteran music critic based in New York City, shares a daily new song pick, monthly playlists with liner-note style commentary, record reviews and talk about NYC music. Issues mix current releases with historical context and personal anecdotes.
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