Personal essays and anecdotes from a Brooklyn-based writer, podcast host and record label executive, drawing on his decades in the music world. Readers get firsthand stories about 1990s Seattle music, record stores, author events and the writing of a new novel.
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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.
A fan-run newsletter covering Bob Dylan's concerts, with detailed opening-night and tour reviews of the 2026 'Lights of Autumn' dates and guest contributions. It also offers a paid archive of show reviews and a zine about Dylan's 1976 Rolling Thunder tour.
Evil Speakers is a music newsletter by Steven Hyden covering albums, artist catalogs, and reader-question columns about rock and Americana. Readers get album reviews, deep dives into artists like John Prine and Car Seat Headrest, and recommendations for music discovery.
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.
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