This month, Substack is going on a virtual tour to help connect writers exploring similar topics together.
The Substack category tour will act both as a meeting place for writers to connect directly over Zoom, and as a showcase for the wide variety of writing happening on Substack within a given category. Today, we are visiting stop #2: culture, music, and travel
Participate in today’s thread:
Think of today’s thread as a roll call of all the writers in the room. We will use the thread during our live session to get to know one another and after the session, to stay in touch.
Introduce yourself! In one sentence what do you write about on Substack?
Respond to fellow writers. During the showcase, reply to writers’ comments.
No need to include a link to your publication. When you hover over any writer’s name in the thread, you will find their writer and reader profile.
When we finish today, it’s over to you to stay connected. Subscribe to fellow writers’ publications and reply to their welcome email with a note to keep in touch.
Well, hop on over, Nikhil! You'll see the how, why, and the who! You're always welcome behind the rope line FRONT ROW & BACKSTAGE! (But, you already knew that)!
Hello all! I write "What's Curation?", a daily music recommendation newsletter to help you escape the curation algorithm and discover new gems. Language and genre no bar!
Hi guys, I write Out of Office, where I publish thought pieces and short essays on quitting meaningless work to pursue a different lifestyle or just redress the work-life balance. I am based in Australia and it's great to be here with everyone. Link is https://ryanbutta.substack.com/
I am completely useless at that side of things and it looked the simplest. I currently do my recording with a Zoom H1N and then use Wavepad program to do some very basic editing. It shows but for now it is ok for now as I am not using audio of actual interviews, just reading my posts.
Hi, I'm Sean! Based in NYC, I'm a former newspaper reporter, current freelancer who writes Piffany (as in Epiphany). My one-liner: "Questioning popular culture. 💥💥💥 Analysis, Essays, Interviews."
Good Morning! I'm Marla a flight attendant. I write a weekly travel newsletter that includes travel guides, reviews, recipes, wellness, and tips for what to do on that long layover.
Hi, I'm Neal, I write Mooreish; something new to read, watch, look at and listen to at 8am every Saturday, Singapore time (where I'm based). Trying to break people out of the dreaded algorithm and champion Singaporean music and culture.
Cool! I live in the north area! I run two pubs! One is more on curation, but I'm here today for my music pub where I share my takeaways and musical journey as a composer, student and teacher of music!
Hey guys! Happy Friday from Singapore guys! I run two pubs, but I'm here for my music one today :) I cover my musical journey & weekly takeaways on being a composer, teacher and student of music!
Morning from New York! I'm Alexander, I write Rodeo Break, a pop culture newsletter that takes silly things very seriously. So nice to meet you all! rodeobreak.substack.com
AHB’s Goodies is a mixtape delivery service. About once a month, I share curated playlists (Spotify/Apple/YouTube) and the stories behind them. My cultural journalism has been published in places like LA Weekly, the New York Times and the New Yorker, but my primary career is running Brassland, the label I founded with musicians Bryce and Aaron Dessner (known for their work with The National, Taylor Swift, etc). Substack is my way of staying inspired by music and connected to my creative community.
To give something back, here's my 2000 track, 200 hours & counting ambient playlist. It's not available on the open internet and not-very-curated, but serves as my go-to when I'm looking for new instrumental music to wallpaper my life.
你好！I write about Chinese philosophy and mindset, speak fluent Mandarin (teach it too!) and lived in China for over 20 years. Zooming in from snowy Fort Collins, CO
Hi y'all! I'm Roya, I write Consumed which is a newsletter about things I'm consuming (food, music, news, art) as well as things that are consuming me (90s album compliations, memes, etc.). Every Friday I post the Friday Five, a weekly roundup of content meant to inspire joy and give comfort!
Hello, everybody! I'm a science journalist and book blogger and my Substack(s) are dedicated to longform interviews with (nonfiction) book authors. I started a few months ago with the Romanian language one (https://bibliotecaexploratorilor.substack.com/) and now I'm crossing over to English with the international version (https://scienceborglibrarian.substack.com/)
My pleasure! I look forward to perusing your very well-presented "magazine"! I, uh, lifted your "welcome e-mail" info bullets about readers de-railing posts from spam, etc! Thank you! It was so concisely presented, and covered all the formats I knew nothing about!!
Hi, I'm Aitanni :) I write Virgos don't cry about whatever I think, feel, see, listen, etc. So you'll find lists of how I'm entertaining myself every week and monthly playlists that represent my mood!
¡Hola a todos! My name is Camilo and I write about the places and spaces that appear in my life and literature. My hybrid publication is in-between poetry and travel writing. You can read it here: locusamoenus.substack.com
Hi all! I'm Kassondra, a freelance travel journalist. I write Out of Office, which is about traveling full-time and working remotely—warts and all. I'm originally from Rhode Island and currently live in London. Looking forward to meeting you all!
Hey guys! Nice meeting you guys! I'm here for my music publication (not the one next to my name, but feel free to check it out too :) -- on https://musicwithashley.substack.com/about
I share tips, along with my own musical journey as a student, teacher, composer, playlist curation, entertainment, and more of music.
I love meeting new writers and it's my first time on such a huge platform. Thank you and it's great meeting you guys and hearing your stories and your writings :)
G'morning! I write Aerology—it provides an outlook for air travel disruption ahead of peak travel days (plus some more thematic posts about the airline industry).
It was a lovely session! If you're into creativity tips, pop culture, and anything personal you can find relatable about a Mexican creative living abroad find me on https://aitanni.substack.com/
Also, I write in Spanish mainly so if you have some newsletters in Spanish that you follow please recommend :)))
Wesley V, Ami Thakkar, Beth Collier --- Thank you so very much for the suggestions & advice during our group section! Hopefully, I'll have my first newsletter written soon, so keep an eye out! Take care!
Thanks, Joelle! (I was confused about the name appearing as Elaine, as the Zoom said Joelle earlier!). The experiences you mentioned are ones I'm sure a lot of people will relate to and appreciate. I hope you'll share them when you feel comfortable.
Lovely to meet you all! I came in late so didn't feel confident to share my Substack, also cause I also don't feel I fit in a category haha but to summarise: I write both in English and Spanish in an self healing way which uses the form of self growth and inevitably activism (woman and animal rights mostly) and (western) culture is also part of it (could it not?), but it's also a white canvas creativity and the expression of all things that feel wrong to say in real life... Honesty is the only sure thing :)
Katie I was hoping I could write down or check all the participants from today and subscribe to some new newsletter, but the only way would be if the person wrote a line in here, right?
Thanks community, this is inspiring and encouraging <3
Hi everyone, I’m Allison! Missed today’s session since my laptop is getting repaired. I’m a freelance travel writer (vice, the daily beast, lonely planet, Thrillist and more) and I write Eat Sleep Drink Repeat, a travel newsletter focused on hotels, food and beverage, and interesting people/historic places in the travel sphere.
It doesn't actually exist yet - maybe I should post it one Sunday soon! - but plenty other songs out there in all the usual places - plus some newer tunes right here on Substack - and a new album later this year !
Hey there, I'm Elle. I write Don't delete the kisses, a storytelling Substack that explores identity and taboo topics. Everyone has something to share - but most people think their story is worth nothing. I find ways for people to connect over shared experiences ... especially the ones we're not supposed to talk about.
Trust a music writer to spot it. 💯. I’m really looking forward to my first taste of your substack, signed up as soon as I heard you on the meet-up today.
Hi everyone! I write about the intersection of high-speed rail, global travel culture, and how transportation shapes our sense of time and place. My current focus is exploring how the fastest trains in the world reflect the ambitions and identities of the countries that build them—like Japan’s Shinkansen or China’s Fuxing lines.
Looking forward to connecting with other writers blending storytelling, movement, and culture!
Hi everyone! I write about the intersection of nature-inspired fine silver jewelry, abstract art, and emotional storytelling at Jewellery By M, where each piece tells a story rooted in elegance and personal meaning.https://jewellerybym.com/product-category/bracelet/
Hey everyone! I write about navigating the wild world of personal finance and taxes, with a dash of real estate adventures, on my Substack. Excited to connect with folks diving into culture, music, and travel—looking forward to hearing your stories!
Hey everyone! I’m jumping in late but loving this thread—so much talent here! I write about exploring culture and food on the road, blending travel vibes with tasty discoveries. Think cozy soups in new cities, like the hearty ones I rave about from Firehouse Subs (check out https://firehousesubmenus.com/soups/), paired with the perfect travel playlist. Can’t wait to connect with you all and swap stories—any soup-and-music fans out there?
foot loft apartment in central London and am looking for advice on what TV and sound system to install. I’m currently considering an Amazon TV paired with an Echo setup, but I’m concerned about needing a separate account so guests can’t order stuff on my Prime. Any suggestions or recommendations on brands that integrate well and offer a good experience for guests? Cheers!"
Good morning! I write On Repeat. 3x a week, I help make your playlists better.
Hi! I always love me some new music playlists. SUBSCRIBED
Right on! I'm excited to find you some new music.
Hey Kevin!
Great to meetcha this morning, Nikhil!
Likewise Brad. I’m super inspired by the fact that you interviewed musicians and got to know them and their career up close and personal.
Well, hop on over, Nikhil! You'll see the how, why, and the who! You're always welcome behind the rope line FRONT ROW & BACKSTAGE! (But, you already knew that)!
Hi Nikhil!
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I’m a musician with 1.6M followers on TikTok who’s living with severe ME/CFS. I write “Living in a Body” — telling stories from my life.
Good morning, Hal. This is Joelle from the small group on Tuesday. Just wanted to say HI!
Hi Joelle!
Hey Hal! Good to see you again today!!
Hi Todd!
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Hi Matt!
Hello all! I write "What's Curation?", a daily music recommendation newsletter to help you escape the curation algorithm and discover new gems. Language and genre no bar!
Will I subscribe to every music newsletter today? Stay tuned! ;)
Don't leave us hanging in suspense, Sean! <3
lol
Hi Nikhil, I was enjoying listening to Florence + the Machine's Hunter courtesy of your recommendation this morning!
So glad that you found a new gem for your music collection, Hannah. Feel free to subscribe if this is your jam.
That pretty amazing, I have read about it at https://markhamgatewaydentistry.ca/. You would definitely like to get information about it.
Hi, all, Matt here from Fog Chaser, where I share a new original instrumental song every month + visuals + inspirations.
Hey all! Leo Mascaro here, writing Shuffle Sundays, with music recommendations to help you find you next obsession. 🤘🏼
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Hi guys, I write Out of Office, where I publish thought pieces and short essays on quitting meaningless work to pursue a different lifestyle or just redress the work-life balance. I am based in Australia and it's great to be here with everyone. Link is https://ryanbutta.substack.com/
Nice to meet you, Ryan.
Riverside
Vasile here it is https://riverside.fm/
Thank you! Looks pretty easy to use, which is important for an audio profane like myself :)
I am completely useless at that side of things and it looked the simplest. I currently do my recording with a Zoom H1N and then use Wavepad program to do some very basic editing. It shows but for now it is ok for now as I am not using audio of actual interviews, just reading my posts.
That pretty amazing, I have read about it at https://cavewyrm.com/ and I got some great knowledge about it from here...
Good morning y'all. I'm half sleep but we're here. I write about the boundless nature of Black music culture and sound. :)
Hello everyone, I'm Mitchell. I'm based in the UK, and I write about the final track on an album at The Run Out Grooves.
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Didion 14 in the house!
What a thrilling session! I am blown away by the talent of fellow Substack writers!
+1!!
Howdy, Bex! I enjoyed perusing your page! Your pop culture obsession sounds like my page just might scratch where you musically itch! You might start here: https://bradkyle.substack.com/p/in-a-houston-penthouse-with-david
What would YOU have done in a 1975 penthouse with David Cassidy? Hope you dig!
Hi, I'm Sean! Based in NYC, I'm a former newspaper reporter, current freelancer who writes Piffany (as in Epiphany). My one-liner: "Questioning popular culture. 💥💥💥 Analysis, Essays, Interviews."
just posted a new piece about Bill Cosby and cementing legacies, in case you forgot to subscribe already ;) https://piffany.substack.com/p/we-need-to-talk-about-why-we-dont?s=w
Good Morning! I'm Marla a flight attendant. I write a weekly travel newsletter that includes travel guides, reviews, recipes, wellness, and tips for what to do on that long layover.
(Waves from the ramp)
Hi, I'm Neal, I write Mooreish; something new to read, watch, look at and listen to at 8am every Saturday, Singapore time (where I'm based). Trying to break people out of the dreaded algorithm and champion Singaporean music and culture.
Hey! Singaporean here :)
Hey! I'm British born but been here 13 years, live in Siglap with Singaporean wife and child. Where are your pubs?
Cool! I live in the north area! I run two pubs! One is more on curation, but I'm here today for my music pub where I share my takeaways and musical journey as a composer, student and teacher of music!
Hey guys! Happy Friday from Singapore guys! I run two pubs, but I'm here for my music one today :) I cover my musical journey & weekly takeaways on being a composer, teacher and student of music!
Morning from New York! I'm Alexander, I write Rodeo Break, a pop culture newsletter that takes silly things very seriously. So nice to meet you all! rodeobreak.substack.com
Huge plug for Rodeo Break! It’s one of my very favorite newsletters! 💖
Love you Bex!! I'm also Obsessed with Obsessed! https://bexsinden.substack.com/
😘
Hi, I'm Hunter! What a treat to meet all of you and learn of these great substacks!
Hi Hunter what is your url? Mine is https://ryanbutta.substack.com/ if you want to get some inspiration to quit the day job.
Hey! It's https://tophergrace.substack.com!
Thanks for listening everyone!
Big fan of your newsletter, Wesley! Fellow photographer (writing about music) in NYC here 👋🏼
awe thank leo! that means a lot!
AHB’s Goodies is a mixtape delivery service. About once a month, I share curated playlists (Spotify/Apple/YouTube) and the stories behind them. My cultural journalism has been published in places like LA Weekly, the New York Times and the New Yorker, but my primary career is running Brassland, the label I founded with musicians Bryce and Aaron Dessner (known for their work with The National, Taylor Swift, etc). Substack is my way of staying inspired by music and connected to my creative community.
Sounds awesome. I'm in!
Big fan of Brassland — very cool to see you here, Alec!
Thanks for listening!
To give something back, here's my 2000 track, 200 hours & counting ambient playlist. It's not available on the open internet and not-very-curated, but serves as my go-to when I'm looking for new instrumental music to wallpaper my life.
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/46SFrq30g6WX90VKWmokln?si=b0c4093131a448f3
Amazing — digging in now!
Hi Alec! Looking forward to your mixtapes. SUBSCRIBED
That quite great, I have read about it from a blog. Here is the link:- https://tasteofasia-menu.com/. I think that you must check it too!
That some great idea. I have already read about it at https://thelrapk.net/.
你好！I write about Chinese philosophy and mindset, speak fluent Mandarin (teach it too!) and lived in China for over 20 years. Zooming in from snowy Fort Collins, CO
Hi y'all! I'm Roya, I write Consumed which is a newsletter about things I'm consuming (food, music, news, art) as well as things that are consuming me (90s album compliations, memes, etc.). Every Friday I post the Friday Five, a weekly roundup of content meant to inspire joy and give comfort!
And hi everyone! Thanks for joining, super fun start to the tour 🤸♂️🤸♂️
Lail Arad - Loved that song!!! BEST WAY to start my day! Thank you!
Haha I'm so glad!
"Everybody's hustling!" #indeed
#hashtag
Ha!
I love Lail!!
Haha! Nice to see you here!
Hello, everybody! I'm a science journalist and book blogger and my Substack(s) are dedicated to longform interviews with (nonfiction) book authors. I started a few months ago with the Romanian language one (https://bibliotecaexploratorilor.substack.com/) and now I'm crossing over to English with the international version (https://scienceborglibrarian.substack.com/)
Nice to meet you Vasile.
Same!
Nice to meet you both!
Hi! I'm Bex. I write Obsessed! with fresh and distinctive takes on celebs, entertainment, film, TV and music.
Yes, she does! And, I just subscribed! C'mon, ya'll, Bex da bomb!
I don’t think anyone has ever called me “da bomb” before, but I love it! Thanks, Brad! 😄
My pleasure! I look forward to perusing your very well-presented "magazine"! I, uh, lifted your "welcome e-mail" info bullets about readers de-railing posts from spam, etc! Thank you! It was so concisely presented, and covered all the formats I knew nothing about!!
Oh good!
Hi, I'm Aitanni :) I write Virgos don't cry about whatever I think, feel, see, listen, etc. So you'll find lists of how I'm entertaining myself every week and monthly playlists that represent my mood!
¡Hola a todos! My name is Camilo and I write about the places and spaces that appear in my life and literature. My hybrid publication is in-between poetry and travel writing. You can read it here: locusamoenus.substack.com
Hi all! I'm Kassondra, a freelance travel journalist. I write Out of Office, which is about traveling full-time and working remotely—warts and all. I'm originally from Rhode Island and currently live in London. Looking forward to meeting you all!
Hey everyone,
I write Americauthentic, which is a look at US culture, food, music etc. through the eyes of a British writer who has visited 25 of 50 states.
Another 25 to go!
Just chiming in now since couldn't while doing our two minute presentation. Loved getting to meet all of our fellow travel Substackers! https://brentandmichaelaregoingplaces.substack.com/
Looking forward to reading your newsletter!
Yours as well!
Hey guys! Nice meeting you guys! I'm here for my music publication (not the one next to my name, but feel free to check it out too :) -- on https://musicwithashley.substack.com/about
I share tips, along with my own musical journey as a student, teacher, composer, playlist curation, entertainment, and more of music.
I love meeting new writers and it's my first time on such a huge platform. Thank you and it's great meeting you guys and hearing your stories and your writings :)
aww this is so lovely Lail!
So cool to see you all these years later!
yes!
G'morning! I write Aerology—it provides an outlook for air travel disruption ahead of peak travel days (plus some more thematic posts about the airline industry).
Great to see more aviation on here!
Good morning, friend. Happy Friday. Joelle here from San Diego, CA
It was a lovely session! If you're into creativity tips, pop culture, and anything personal you can find relatable about a Mexican creative living abroad find me on https://aitanni.substack.com/
Also, I write in Spanish mainly so if you have some newsletters in Spanish that you follow please recommend :)))
Greetings from Taiwan! Mark Will here. I write Carmina Formosa, which is the official newsletter of my band, the art rock collective [ai].
Wesley V, Ami Thakkar, Beth Collier --- Thank you so very much for the suggestions & advice during our group section! Hopefully, I'll have my first newsletter written soon, so keep an eye out! Take care!
Nice meeting you, Joelle - and look forward to seeing your Substack!
Elaine is my middle name, first name is Joelle. Thanks again. You all gave me some really great things to think about!
Thanks, Joelle! (I was confused about the name appearing as Elaine, as the Zoom said Joelle earlier!). The experiences you mentioned are ones I'm sure a lot of people will relate to and appreciate. I hope you'll share them when you feel comfortable.
I love your voice, Lail!
Oh, thank you Ashley!
Loved the song Lail!
Thanks so much Ryan!
Lovely to meet you all! I came in late so didn't feel confident to share my Substack, also cause I also don't feel I fit in a category haha but to summarise: I write both in English and Spanish in an self healing way which uses the form of self growth and inevitably activism (woman and animal rights mostly) and (western) culture is also part of it (could it not?), but it's also a white canvas creativity and the expression of all things that feel wrong to say in real life... Honesty is the only sure thing :)
Katie I was hoping I could write down or check all the participants from today and subscribe to some new newsletter, but the only way would be if the person wrote a line in here, right?
Thanks community, this is inspiring and encouraging <3
Yes! We created this thread in hopes that you would be able to access all the Substack's shared after the event.
Thanks Katie and everyone for today's session! It's great to meet other writers and hear about the interesting mix of publications on Substack!
Hi everyone, I’m Allison! Missed today’s session since my laptop is getting repaired. I’m a freelance travel writer (vice, the daily beast, lonely planet, Thrillist and more) and I write Eat Sleep Drink Repeat, a travel newsletter focused on hotels, food and beverage, and interesting people/historic places in the travel sphere.
I just signed up for your newsletter. I also write a travel newsletter.
Lovely song, thank you Lail!
Yay thanks Hannah!
@Lail: What's this song called, and where I can I listen to it on repeat?
It doesn't actually exist yet - maybe I should post it one Sunday soon! - but plenty other songs out there in all the usual places - plus some newer tunes right here on Substack - and a new album later this year !
patiently awaiting this sunday post so we can keep listening :)
Good luck!
Hey there, I'm Elle. I write Don't delete the kisses, a storytelling Substack that explores identity and taboo topics. Everyone has something to share - but most people think their story is worth nothing. I find ways for people to connect over shared experiences ... especially the ones we're not supposed to talk about.
Nice! Is this named after the song?
Trust a music writer to spot it. 💯. I’m really looking forward to my first taste of your substack, signed up as soon as I heard you on the meet-up today.
Fantastic! I'm happy to hear it! :)
Anyone else from the UK here? Lail waving at you in London from Cornwall! 👋
Afternoon Hannah and Lail!
We got the civilised lunchtime slot! Go GMT!
I know! The timezone gods were kind.
hiya 👋🏽 from along the coast!
I love Cornwall! I'm in london
Greetings, Stacker's! Anyone been or planning to come to Barcelona anytime soon? Take a peek!
Hi everyone! I write about the intersection of high-speed rail, global travel culture, and how transportation shapes our sense of time and place. My current focus is exploring how the fastest trains in the world reflect the ambitions and identities of the countries that build them—like Japan’s Shinkansen or China’s Fuxing lines.
Looking forward to connecting with other writers blending storytelling, movement, and culture!
https://fastesttrains.com/
Hi everyone! I write about the intersection of nature-inspired fine silver jewelry, abstract art, and emotional storytelling at Jewellery By M, where each piece tells a story rooted in elegance and personal meaning.https://jewellerybym.com/product-category/bracelet/
Hey everyone! I write about navigating the wild world of personal finance and taxes, with a dash of real estate adventures, on my Substack. Excited to connect with folks diving into culture, music, and travel—looking forward to hearing your stories!
Hey everyone! I’m jumping in late but loving this thread—so much talent here! I write about exploring culture and food on the road, blending travel vibes with tasty discoveries. Think cozy soups in new cities, like the hearty ones I rave about from Firehouse Subs (check out https://firehousesubmenus.com/soups/), paired with the perfect travel playlist. Can’t wait to connect with you all and swap stories—any soup-and-music fans out there?
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foot loft apartment in central London and am looking for advice on what TV and sound system to install. I’m currently considering an Amazon TV paired with an Echo setup, but I’m concerned about needing a separate account so guests can’t order stuff on my Prime. Any suggestions or recommendations on brands that integrate well and offer a good experience for guests? Cheers!"