The hottest Music journalism Substack posts right now

And their main takeaways
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The Common Listener

Dada Drummer Almanach • 120 implied HN points • 16 Dec 24
🎶 Music Music journalism Artist analysis Cultural Commentary Music history
  1. Music recommendations can be a fun way to explore new sounds. They don't have to follow a strict 'best of' list; just enjoy what you like.
  2. Listening to music should be for your own enjoyment, not just what critics or charts say is popular. Everyone has different tastes.
  3. You can connect music to your personal experiences and moments in life, like what you were cooking or doing at the time.

First Floor #201 – Down the Drain

First Floor • 609 implied HN points • 18 Jan 24
🎶 Music Electronic Music Music journalism Music recommendations
  1. Pitchfork, a prominent music publication, underwent major restructuring, signaling a dark moment for music journalism.
  2. The recent resurgence of independent newsletters, blogs, and podcasts is linked to the decline of professional music media.
  3. Quality music journalism is in danger, with a need for consumers to support and pay for it to keep it alive.

Audio Autopsy, 1984: The Difford & Tilbrook Duo LP, Labelled With Squeeze

Front Row & Backstage • 353 implied HN points • 02 Jun 23
🎶 Music Songwriting Album review Music journalism
  1. The album 'Difford & Tilbrook' was released in 1984 as a project by the key songwriters of the band Squeeze.
  2. The album was considered a mix of blue-eyed soul and synthesizer sounds, but failed to achieve commercial success.
  3. Despite its lack of commercial success, the album is still appreciated by serious fans of Squeeze for its consistency and unique sound.
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Pitchfork’s Dead. Thank god for that!

Sounds Good! • 98 implied HN points • 25 Jan 24
🎶 Music Music journalism Music Reviews Music Streaming Music Industry
  1. The death of music journalism was influenced by various factors like streaming services and changing reader behaviors.
  2. Pitchfork's decline started when they shifted focus from writers to brand and relied heavily on their rating system.
  3. Critics like Bob Lefsetz shed light on modern music journalism challenges, with many expressing disingenuous sentiments about the demise of platforms like Pitchfork.

The New Cue #320 September 22: Bill Ryder-Jones, Mitski, Fontaines D.C, Viji, Emma Anderson, Talk Show, Dolores Forever, Nas & Lil Wayne, Sleaford Mods

The New Cue • 78 implied HN points • 22 Sep 23
🎶 Music Interviews Music journalism Song analysis
  1. The post highlights new music releases and features various artists like Bill Ryder-Jones, Mitski, and Fontaines D.C.
  2. It discusses the story behind a song by the band Young Knives, revealing the inspiration and creative process behind its creation.
  3. The post introduces a guest recommender, Dorian Lynskey, who shares music recommendations for the audience.