Music writing that is not restricted by the demands, wishes, and timelines of the music industry. Writing, not advertising. Love, not a battle of the brands.

This is Just Circling Back, a newsletter of writing and doodles on race, art, feminism and the craziness of life by multidisciplinary poet, writer, and scholar, Naomi Extra.

This is a place where I give weekly updates on new music, explore some topics a little deeper, or just wax poetic about stuff that I don't know how to put anywhere else.

Cartoons and writing on wonderful nonsense, past and present, from the guy who draws Instachaaz, in your inbox every Friday.

A grammy nominated songwriter's field notes on art, baking, and a rare kidney disease. Weekly by Talia Billig (fka Taali), every Sunday since 2020.

jo shares her passions with you, the reader, in case you should also become passionate about those passions.

Black music, black culture and America.

Class politics for rednecks and hippies everywhere. Based in Wheeling, WV. Written by @heyjohnrussell.

A trustworthy guide to music, books, arts, media & culture by Ted Gioia

Each day discover amazing old school songs significant to that date and their back stories. A daily dose of rare soul, funk, disco and jazz that frees minds and shakes behinds. File under: music, sampling, vinyl records

words, music, highlights & happenings from the writer Kyla Marshell

I'm Justin Simien, the filmmaker behind Dear White People, Bad Hair, Disney Haunted Mansion and Hollywood Black. Let's connect!