S.W. Lauden
Writer, author, drummer. Edits the guitar pop newsletter Remember The Lightning: https://rememberthelightning.substack.com/. Contributor for Big Takeover. Drummer for Tsar, The Brothers Steve, Ken Layne & The Corvids, and Ridel High (aka "Coulter").
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Substack Music Writers
There's a vibrant music writing community on Substack and most of them offer free subscription options. If you're a music lover, like me, here are a few worth checking out. I'll try to update.
@writingonmusic.bsky.social
Fiona McQuarrie, contributing writer for Record Collector, Shindig!, and PopMatters. New book FOUNTAINS OF WAYNE from J-Card Press - links to buy are here https://linktr.ee/writingonmusic
@slumberlandrecords.com
Pop label with a stubborn streak, since 1989. 🎵 https://slumberlandrecs.bandcamp.com 🔗 https://linktr.ee/slumberlandrecs
@alexburgessmusic.bsky.social
Music critic, vinyl collector, and advocate for the album as an art form. I focus on the artist, the music's history, and the craft of songwriting, aiming to provide an immersive experience for fellow music lovers and collectors.
@fightmilkband.bsky.social
NO SOUVENIRS IS OUT NOW http://fightmilkisaband.bandcamp.com Gigs & Music: http://linktr.ee/fightmilk Email: fightmilkisaband@gmail.com
@msimile.bsky.social
Music Producer And Recording Artist from Miami Florida, currently in Ohio. www.distinktnoiz.live
@simoncampbell.com
Artist, guitarist, keyboardist & music producer. A devotee of sweet sounds and beautifully crafted music. Miraculously, I have won some awards. https://starlite-campbell.com/simon-campbell
@suzystarlite.com
Multimedia artist, bassist/composer/singer with Starlite & Campbell, writer Bass Musician Magazine and VIBES, co-owner of The Supertone Sonic Laboratory, analogue recording studio, Foz do Arelho, Portugal. https://starlite-campbell.com/suzy-starlite
@eriksteigen.bsky.social
http://steigen.substack.com Liverpool FC fan, music man, Norwegian. 💼Talent manager. Consultant. 📍Los Angeles
@90swhatever.bsky.social
90s? Whatever. is a free internet radio show playing the alt rock, indie, and more that you love, forgot about, and have never heard before, all from the greatest decade ever invented. https://www.mixcloud.com/90sWhatever/
@songmoment.bsky.social
Music and bikes. Boston born, Nashville currently. I also like peanut butter and London
@robbierist.bsky.social
Cultural Icon. Entertainment guy. Fly in the ointment of those who would try to oppress us (you know who I’m talking about…..). Oh…..NO DMs!!!! www.robbierist.net www.thespoonradio.com https://robbierist.bandcamp.com/
@nadasurftalk.bsky.social
This is a community for Nada Surf fans. It does not in any way represent them or their views. I believe in #AlwaysLove. 💙🎶 nadasurftalk.com
@bradkyle.bsky.social
"The Best Music History Writing Online!" New FR&B and Tune Tag Merch! https://front-row-and-backstage.printify.me/ Music exploration, commentary & analysis! Home of Tune Tag + the popular Audio Autopsy and Inside Tracks + Stephen Michael Schwartz Stories
@scottythered.bsky.social
Tweeting about near-ancient pop culture. Opinions are mine alone. He/Him. This isn't Twitter -- I don't quote-dunk, and if you do, that's a-blockin'. http://teepublic.com/user/scottythered
@albums200.bsky.social
Glasgow. Albums in 200 words reviews, a personal opinion. If you want album reviewed that is on Apple, DM me or email albumwords200@gmail.com
@bkobil.bsky.social
Husband, dad, lawyer by day, part-time music writer. Mets, Knicks. Substack - https://open.substack.com/pub/3albums6oldguys?r=1tzo6z&utm_medium=ios.
@criticalhitparader.bsky.social
Covering the intersection of music and tabletop roleplaying games. Free newsletter and podcast. criticalhitparader.com criticalhitparader.substack.com
@markfrommusings.bsky.social
🏳️🌈 🇨🇦 (he/him) College Communication Arts graduate (Lethbridge College, 2007). Record collector. Art fan. Movie nerd. Gay. Recently returned to writing via Substack as Musings Of A Broken Record. New posts each Wednesday. Spam label=🚫
@shinglerssounds.bsky.social
Vinyl enthusiast. Retro Media Lover. Casual podcaster. Seller of records and CD's. Occasional blogger. Be kind. https://linktr.ee/DavidShingler
@alaska620.bsky.social
Lou Reed fan, not located in Alaska. That said, primarily known for a love of a certain band from Birmingham. Yes. Still a Duranie after all of these years.
@mollytie.bsky.social
Ex UK Editor Punktuation Mag Author of upcoming book "Rebel Grrrls- The Story of Women and Punk" Blog series: Punk Rock Philosophy and Only Punk Can Save the World 🌎 https://punkrockphilosophy.com/
@ivansparrow.bsky.social
I make music. I listen to music. I write about it. I can do other things too.
@laidbakmac.bsky.social
Liberal Army Vietnam Veteran who loves reading, music, movies and sports. Buffalo Bills, Baltimore Orioles and the NY Knicks are my teams. Happily married over 46 years and hope to leave a better world for my children and grandchildren.
@alanpaul.bsky.social
3 x NYT best-selling author, Brothers & Sisters, One Way Out, Texas Flood, Big in China/ Friends of the Brothers/ http://alanpaul.substack.com
@willhermes.bsky.social
Writer, music usually. substack.com/@willhermes Contributing Editor @rollingstone.com @nytimes.com Pitchfork @npr.org Books: Love Goes To Buildings On Fire 🔥 Lou Reed: The King of New York 👑 https://linktr.ee/willhermes
@digmeoutpodcast.com
Rediscover the lost gems of 70s, 80s, 90s, and 00s rock. Deep dives, forgotten classics, and the stories behind the music that shaped Gen X. https://www.digmeoutpodcast.com
@beebesharkey.bsky.social
Currently/always listening to music. Obsessive maker of playlists. Anti-snobbery. Read my newsletter for hot album recs: https://bandpractice.substack.com/
@jonnytrobro.bsky.social
Bass and baritone guitar as a lifestyle - JD Miller, Find Me, Hydra and solo artist. https://s.mtrbio.com/operation-basscrime
@scottwinchell.bsky.social
✌️Life, Love, better conversations.✌️ 🎙Media and sales veteran.🎙 🎚🎧Music lover/vinyl collector🎧🎚 Grizzlies/Dolphins/Royals🐻🐬🤴
@keithpishnery.bsky.social
Board games | Fantasy media | Music | UX | Politics | he/him I write about music (with an emphasis on Neil Young) at https://www.onlycastlesburning.com
@liatportal.bsky.social
The Liat Show: My Journey to Infinity – A Story Unfolding Across Timelines on Substack. In this journey, I weave episodes from my life with the rich tapestry of my culture through music, food, arts, history, business and more. liatportal.substack.com
@ricktobysdad.bsky.social
Dog lover Rock and roll fool Nascar fan Spokane native I love good people
@kissmesonofblog.com
Author of the only newsletter bold enough to tackle every song by They Might Be Giants. (he/him) From Tacoma. www.kissmesonofblog.com
@joebonomo.bsky.social
I write books and NO SUCH THING AS WAS, a music newsletter: https://joebonomo.substack.com/ Open 24/7: https://linktr.ee/joebonomo essays and rock & roll | sound and sense
@chipmidnight.bsky.social
The thoughts of a middle-age music fanatic with occasional dips into sports, TV, movies, politics, grief, pop culture, food, family, and more. http://chipmidnight.com / http://bigtakeover.com Every minute and every hour, I miss you
@jeremyportermi.bsky.social
JP & The Tucos/JP solo-Detroit Rock and Roll • Making & enjoying music and touring the land. Co-Ed-in-Chief at PencilStorm.com, low-level sports gambler, mid-level BBQ/smoker, & way into troopergirl22.bsky.social https://linktr.ee/jeremyporter
@locarmen.bsky.social
Words & music. New album ‘Transatlantic Light’. Weekly newsletter Loose Connections on music/culture at www.locarmen.substack.com
@therealjimsanto.bsky.social
audio artist, noisemaker, writer, poet, web 1.0 neo-old New Yorker, ex-Catholic, science (physics, cosmology, paleoanthropology, archeology) & global history nerd. #Yankees https://linktr.ee/jimsanto
@smallmegapixel.bsky.social
Music, pop culture + fandom journalist Design fixer-upper, MCM 🚀 "🗣️ The Beatles!" 🏳️⚧️ 🏳️🌈 Substack: writehearpopculture.substack.com