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  • Brad Kyle

    Rock, Records 'n' Radio! Years in FM radio & the record biz inform the one-of-a-kind FR&B content! All-access music discovery, commentary & analysis make FR&B stand uniquely alone on the 'Stack! "The best music history writing online!"-Mike Degen

  • Thomas Bevilacqua

    Writer. High School English Teacher. Bibliophile. Cinephile. Occasional DJ. English PhD from Florida State University. BA in English from University of Texas at Austin. Originally from Alameda, CA.

  • S.W. Lauden

    S.W. Lauden edited the essay collections 'Go All The Way' (Power Pop) and 'Forbidden Beat' (Punk Drumming). Substack music writing: Remember The Lightning. Drums: The Brothers Steve, Tsar, Ridel High. Social: @swlauden

  • Andres

    Music lover, vinyl enthusiast, fitness fiend. I write about all things vinyl: sound hacks, collection tips, industry trends, and more. Honest takes, a healthy dose of sass, and the cheekiest remarks from this side of the pond \ud83c\uddec\ud83c\udde7

  • Dusty Wright

    This is the space where I share my short stories, TALES, and essays, RANTS. I also contribute to the UAP DIGEST, which focuses on disclosure—NHIs, UAPs, and the paranormal.

  • Joe Bonomo

    rock & roll • sound and sense

  • RomHeadTech

    I create music for people in the forgotten generational cohort between Gen-X and Millennials. I also write the Post-Imperial Review, shining light on later less popular releases from bands who were once huge. Open to music collaborations!

  • Marty Slagter

    Journalist and publisher of Radio Amor. I’m doing this to try to stay true.

  • M D Navalinski

    Six-decade music aficionado with stints as DJ, writer of music-oriented interviews, lp reviews, and promoter of live Bellingham shows in late 70s, I have a self-published novel, the Manana Method. Revised version is recommended

  • Upbeat Songs You Should Hear

    Music lover sharing lesser-known upbeat songs to cut dementia risk, promote positivity, and lift moods via always-free Bob’s Music Therapy

  • Jorge Garcia

    Analyst & content creator, explores AI, analytics, and tech trends. Host of The 'D' of Things on YouTube, he shares insights on enterprise software, BI, and data management. Writer, speaker, and lifelong learner, he simplifies complex ideas for all.

  • Tom Moloney

    Guitar teacher and music enthusiast. Message directly for details on guitar lessons. Find my favourite guitar gear and music equipment here: https://linktr.ee/Tom.Moloney

  • Brain of J-Hawk (he/him)

    I wish I was a sacrifice but somehow still lived on.

  • Max Freedman

    I write Lavender Sound, which is my home for commentary on artists who are LGBTQ+ or have massive LGBTQ+ fanbases (allies are welcome to subscribe too!). Occasional album reviews and retrospectives, but mostly ~takes~

  • Steve Crane

    Dad, husband, friend and a lifelong entrepreneur, music lover and (retired) basketball player. Lover of LA sports teams and the beach. Virulently anti-fascist.

  • Eric

    just looking for people to politely but passionately argue about pop music on the internet with me @TrackTen

  • stephen pedroff

    Aggrovox exists for one reason: From 1978 to 1998 over 100 concerts recorded on a Sony TCD5 professional stereo cassette recorder were stored in a box. For the first time in nearly half a century the tapes are being digitized.

  • Digthru

    I write about albums that slipped through history's cracks and place them in the right moment, with the right feeling.

  • American Song

    If America has ever been a light on the hill, it came from our music — born in cotton fields, churches & juke joints. I tell the origin stories of the artists who made it — and how the world claimed it.

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