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I was going to call this "Talking Books, Music, Film, Faith, and History," but that's entirely too long for a title. Then I remembered that great John Cusack quote from High Fidelity: "Books, records, films - these things matter." I just added two more.

Indie Press since 1982, many quiet stars, one or two, yes, shining a while.

Substack about music and more

Because life has surface noise

Vinyl-centric spotlight on new music and culture. Playlists updated daily. Home of The Album a Day Club and The Weekender.

Music • Books • Music Books

Twice weekly music essays from a millennial independent music journalist with 10+ years experience. Here I share tips for early-stage musicians, advice for fellow indie music writers, and analysis of music industry trends for casual music listeners.

LGBTQ and women's rights in the South

Everyday culture and found objects

A newsletter about the best bands and songwriters of the last 60 years you may not already know.

Celebrating the final track on the album.

For those looking for thoughtful writing on great music.

Music and life as a listener in the 1990s

Zappagram is the mother of all music newsletters

Hot takes on cool records. Covers future classics and forgotten gems. Home of the liveliest music community on Substack.

Writing, Art, Music, Creativity and Inspiration

Four verticals edited by Sari Botton: MEMOIR MONDAY, collab w/ Granta, Narratively, The Rumpus, Orion, The Walrus, Electric Lit, LitHub, Oldster; FIRST PERSON SINGULAR original essays; THE LIT LAB interviews + craft; GOODBYE TO ALL THAT, NYC stories.