Reletter
Artwork for The Sound & Reason

The Sound & Reason

Bill King
Hundreds of paid subscribers

Writing on Music, Photography, Culture, Politics, Radio, Travel and Our Times!

Platform
Substack
PricingFreemiumPublishesDaily
Issues957Foundeda year agoLast Issue23 hours ago
Active

Read this Newsletter

billkingpiano.substack.com
Artwork for The Sound & Reason

Latest Issues

Sports, Sinatra, and the Soul of New York

New Yorkers are not only passionate about their city but fiercely devoted to their sports teams. Last night’s last-second Knicks historic victory over the Spurs reminded me of something deeper than wins and losses. Sports in New York have n...

23 hours ago
7
3

J&B KINGS OPEN THE VAULTS: PANDEMIC-BORN AFRO-FUNK, GO-GO AND NEW ORLEANS GROOVES OFFERED AS A GIFT TO READERS

Complete Collection of Early J&B Kings Recordings Made Available Through Sound & Reason and Bass Culture Music Magazine.

Toronto, ON — When COVID-19 arrived in March 2020, the world seemed to stop breathing.

Cities emptied. Stages went da...

26 hours ago
5
3

Earth, Wind & Fire Documentary

I’ve been asked over the years which song I couldn’t live without. For me, the answer comes quickly. There’s no need for a committee meeting in my head, no lengthy consultation with decades of records stacked in memory. After considering a...

2 days ago
32
10

Private Jane and the Afghan Soldier

Jane Fonda turns 89 in December. I want whatever Fonda is taking.

My God, is there a more vibrant, tuned-in, articulate voice on the frontlines than hers?

I’ve written about Fonda before. The films. The controversy. The politics. The mist...

3 days ago
11
2

John Scofield Interview (1987)

My piano student, Greg Sutherland, and I had a ritual. Most evenings we’d settle into our chairs, roll a few joints, and let the conversation drift wherever the music wanted to take it. Jazz records spun in the background while ideas floate...

3 days ago
1

Key Facts

Contact Information
Newsletter Author
Number of Subscribers
Find out how many people subscribe to this newsletter.

Audience Metrics

Subscribers, engagement, traffic and sponsorship for The Sound & Reason.

SubscribersEngagement82Monthly Web Visits
Accepts SponsorsEstimated Cost per Ad

SEO Reach

Where The Sound & Reason ranks on Google, and how much search traffic it brings in.

Ranked Keywords4.4kMonthly Search TrafficTop Keywords

Chart Rankings

How this newsletter ranks in the official Substack charts.

#104
Substack
/Music(Free)
#97
Substack
/Music(Paid)

Authors

The writers behind this newsletter.

  • Bill King

    Bill King is American born, Canadian citizen - musician, author, photojournalist. Based in Toronto. Billboard, Cashbook, Books: Coming Through the 60s' a Rock & Road Story. Rolling Through the 70s' Weed, Woman, & Song. Amazon.

  • Frequently Asked Questions

    How can I access the email archive for The Sound & Reason?

    You can find recent issues that have been published by The Sound & Reason on Reletter by scrolling up to where it says Latest Issues. Tap on the link for any of the most recent emails or hit More Issues to see older ones.

    How many subscribers does The Sound & Reason have?

    To see how many people subscribe to The Sound & Reason, simply upgrade your Reletter account. We provide readership numbers and lots of other stats for this newsletter so you can decide if it's worth reaching out to.

    How can I advertise in The Sound & Reason?

    Newsletter advertising can be extremely effective when it's done right. Before you pitch The Sound & Reason as a potential sponsor or partner, make sure that you've done your research and checked its newsletter stats with Reletter.

    Then, personalize one of our winning pitching templates and send it to the right person using the contact info provided.

    How much does it cost to sponsor a publication like The Sound & Reason?

    Newsletter ad rates (or CPM) vary depending on many factors, including industry, number of subscribers, open rate, ad placement and more.

    To find out how much an ad will cost, contact The Sound & Reason using the contact information provided and ask for a copy of their media kit.

    How can I find newsletters related to The Sound & Reason?

    Scroll up to where it says Related Newsletters to see other publications like The Sound & Reason. You can also search our email newsletter directory to discover other newsletters that cover the topics you're interested in.

    How do I contact The Sound & Reason?

    Reletter provides this newsletter's website URL above, where you will often find their contact information. We also provide links to associated social media accounts and pitching templates so you can reach out fast.