Top Culture Substacks

#1 The Culturist

A book club and community of lifelong learners pursuing the True, Good, and Beautiful.

#2 Sharp by Swarajya

Shaping the modern Indian's worldview, speaking on behalf of those invested in the cultural and economic prosperity of India. Published since 1956.

#3 I DON'T DO CLUBS

Event recommendations for Black professionals

#4 Zillow Gone Wild 🏡

Sign up for the Zillow Gone Wild newsletter to never miss a wild home! 🏡

#5 Raising Good Humans with Dr. Aliza Pressman

The heart and science of parenting

#6 Mythology: Gods and Monsters

A new myth every day, from every culture that ever told one. Gods, monsters, heroes, and the weird cosmic machinery behind them.

#7 Project 529

Notes from our crusade on bike theft

#8 High Brow

#9 The Etymology Nerd

ruminations on modern communication

#10 Dark Psychology Secrets

Dark Psychology Secrets" is a deep dive into the hidden world of manipulation, influence, and psychological control—unmasking the tactics people use to deceive, persuade, and dominate in everyday life.

#11 Downtime

Buzzy book reviews and delightful recommendations for your downtime. Plus, interviews with writers and creatives on how they spend their downtime. Created by Alisha Ramos.

#12 Beau Society

A whole lot of BS. A newsletter by Hailee Steinfeld.

#13 Mark Ruffalo

Actor

#14 Not Polite Newsletter

☆ feminism, psychology, culture & the occasional loving kick up the arse. a fresh blog every weekishhh💌 one free, one for subscribers. work with me: [email protected]

#15 Mockler HQ

Mockler HQ gives you a deeper look into the fastest growing Gen-Z media network. Subscribe for exclusive content.

#16 Afternoon Delight

Welcome to Afternoon Delight by The Flow Trip. An almost daily newsletter filled with delightful things.

#17 Clear Thinker

I help you cut through the media bias and see nuances. Harvard ‘12, Emmy winner.

#18 Dog Juice

Dog Juice is a place where two dog dads of internet-famous dogs share and discuss some of the most-compelling, juicy and overall entertaining news that touches the world of dogs (and sometimes, other pets).

#19 Rachel’s Substack

My personal Substack

#20 Garbage Day

A newsletter about having fun online.

#21 The Fry Corner

A sack of stubs, a stub sack, a stack of subs, a substack

#22 On the Circuit

A newsletter focusing on the evolving film festival circuit, new trends in distribution and keys to maximizing success. Create the ideal strategy for your film, and advance your career.

#23 Collaborative Fund

Signals of progress at the intersection of capital and culture.

#24 the secrets we keep

tender stories, insights and inspiration for life

#25 TheeVendorReport

Insider information on the latest wedding trends for the *Pros* who make the magic happen.

#26 The LuvvLetter by Luvvie Ajayi Jones

Writing about all things culture, business and growth. How do we deal with the mess, stay grounded in a tough world, and be better personally and professionally?

#27 The Royalist

All the latest royal news and gossip with Tom Sykes.

#28 Tamil Brahmin's Newsletter

All the latest updates and downloads from the website.

#29 Olhar Criativo

Histórias, insights e provocações sobre criatividade, arte e cotidiano. Alegrias, dramas e dores do processo criativo!

#30 Dr Stacey Patton

Black, snarky, award-winning journalist, author, child advocate, college professional and unapologetic wig snatcher.

#31 The New York Review of Books

‘The premier literary-intellectual magazine in the English language.’

#32 The Mullberry

Musings on all things names and why we love them, delivered to your inbox by the Nameberry Team.

#33 Hmm That's Interesting

Culture thoughts of/for/by the Chronically Online, from that girl you may have seen on Instagram or TikTok (alas). Essays, pop culture, interviews, and literature.

#34 Altered States of America

A neuroanthropologist's take on America: history, politics, religion and counterculture. Hot takes on cool topics. Cool takes on hot topics.

#35 Mia Freedman’s Babble

Thoughts. Feelings. Outfits.

#36 midnight crumbs

late-night library for reclaiming selfhood, attention + agency — and becoming more yours

#37 rent free.

a culture newsletter that's all about the films, books, shows and conversations that have embedded themselves in my mind, rent free. if you think media literacy is hot, welcome. you can follow me on instagram @itsayanartan; i'm fun on all apps.

#38 What She's Having

Big style and small brand recs, entrepreneurial highs/lows, cultural observations & good vibes from Sonja Rasula, the founder of Unique Markets.

#39 default.blog

An emotional scrapbook of the Internet.

#40 The Quiet Part

Unorganized thoughts and rough drafts, all for free.

#41 Tira do papel ☕️🐢

reflexões curtinhas sobre criatividade, garimpos e um... pum?

#42 Gjournals

Our past, our now, our future.

#43 Notes on Being

#44 words from eliza

the inside of my brain. personal essays, cultural critique, whatever is on my mind

#45 Slow Morning Diaries

weekly letters on quiet mornings, simple joys, and the art of slowing down.

#46 The Villager

New writing on landscape, music, books, folklore, psychedelia, the natural world and other misty magical things outside the mainstream.

#47 The Dogist Stories

I have photographed people's dogs for over a decade, and now I am writing about them here. You and your dog should join me!

#48 Simon Sinek

It turns out, I have lots of thoughts and ideas that go beyond business or leadership. This is the place I use to share those thoughts and ideas (and other personal musings). If you're curious and creative, please join me.

#49 Nap Trapped

Musings on motherhood, baby sleep, parenting pressure and what it all means within our culture(written while under my sleeping toddler, probably) from a chronically-online and politically engaged mom of 3.

#50 Recovering

Examining current cultural trends through the lens of addiction, recovery, alcohol, and all the other drugs like your smartphone

#51 David Allen

#52 Monday Mutiny

Declare mutiny on the mundane and start your week with a personal, thought-provoking, or entertaining email from me.

#53 Considered Chaos

Society revealed through the lens of brand.

#54 Core Memory

On the Most Interesting People, Objects and Ideas in Science and Technology

#55 Subversive Substack

Welcome to the Subversive Cross Stitch clubhouse. Home for our newsletters and a community of like-minded stitchers just waiting for you--join us!

#56 Stories By Dalton

Stories By Dalton showcases the power of storytelling marketing.

#57 Cause Cinema

Entertainment for good - Your guide to the best of socially relevant movies, series, and campaigns. Filmmaking for Change - Develop, produce, and release social impact projects.

#58 Culture Fries by Touré

Fun bites about culture by Touré. Independent cultural journalism. Constant essays about culture.

#59 PEOPLE BRANDS AND THINGS

Where consumerism, culture, and creativity meet.

#60 Breakfast at Tiffany's

I've been publishing this newsletter for 30 years. I share what I'm thinking about, working on, and a curated list of art, films, events, & books that I love and I think you will too.

#61 Sunday Scaries

Your cure for the Sunday blues.

#62 Monday Monday

My wildest thoughts on queer love, creative business, rural living, and art making - weekly reminders you’re not alone in figuring out how to stay alive

#63 The Power of Storytelling’s Substack

The Power of Storytelling is a conference built on the idea that well-crafted stories can bridge divides, heal wounds, inspire action and create change. Since 2011, it has brought to Bucharest more than 80 storytellers from all creative fields.

#64 Jewish Review of Books

The Jewish Review of Books is a quarterly print publication with an active online presence for serious readers with Jewish interests.

#65 The KB Report

Everything they won’t tell you about building a business, a body of work, and a life that actually pays off.

#66 The Alaska Story

Welcome to The Alaska Story

#67 La Douceur

Ici on politise la santé mentale, on maintient le féminisme vivant, on lit les livres dans le désordre et on déteste le fascisme. On écoute aussi le podcast Folie Douce sans pub et en avant-première !

#68 Danny’s Essays

Pep talks for creative people.

#69 Now What

A newsletter that brings science and nuance to parenting advice and challenges fear-mongering, shame-inducing content.

#70 FOUND LA

Quality recommendations and actionable intel about Los Angeles and surrounds, from the team that started Eater and Curbed.

#71 Films in Conversation

#72 Metalabel

A new space where creative people cooperate rather than compete

#73 DAYLIGHT by Elizabeth Day

Things I like that you might like too.

#74 Eddie’s List: San Francisco Bay Area Events, News & Culture

Curated things to do, news, guides & local tips. San Francisco Bay Area event calendar, arts, crafts, festivals, galas, pop-ups, wellness, shows, books, concerts, street fairs, cultural & civic activities Oakland, San Jose & more. Free email sent Sundays.

#75 Ratio & Ritual

Ratio & Ritual explores the philosophies, habits, objects, and cultural forces that teach us how to live beautifully. Shared through conversations with the extraordinary people I’ve met along the way, and personal reflections from my own world.

#76 Séries, Filmes e Vida Real

escrevo sobre a vida real e ficcional de personagens vivos ou inventados.

#77 Beautiful Terrible Things

A newsletter about life and death and things in-between (business, tech, and culture).

#78 The Quint's Newsletters

Question Everything

#79 BAD GIRL MEDIA

Essays + frameworks for clear thinking, personal agency, and modern life.

#80 The Chatner

A newsletter about rejiggered classics, transmasculine underpinnings of the plucky heroine, and the failure-limits of graciousness, from table manners to family estrangement.

#81 Tales of Cloth

Through hand-stitched quilts, I'm thinking through what brings us joy, connection, and meaning in a beautiful and challenging world.

#82 the weekly scrapbook

welcome to the weekly scrapbook: a collection of thoughts, reflections and experiences on what it means to navigate modern life

#83 LA Insider

LA Insider connects you to LA's dynamic art and culture scene through our weekly curated guide to standout exhibitions, cultural events, neighborhood discoveries, and creative experiences across the city.

#84 MID by Mamamia

For Gen X women who are anything but.

#85 Eleonore's Whisper

Eleonore's Whisper explores London's art, style, and moods. It also ventures to other destinations and features portraits of the people I meet along the way.

#86 The Metropolitan Review

The Metropolitan Review is a books and culture review magazine founded in 2025.

#87 Trabalhe na Cultura

Vagas de Trabalho no Setor Cultural

#88 The Ways of a Gentleman

Exploring what it means to be a gentleman in modern society. Writings on culture, adventure, style, and etiquette.

#89 the digital meadow

notes on culture, lifestyle, & media

#90 Vanishing Points

Vanishing Points is a newsletter exploring the overlooked, the fleeting, and the intersections of memory, identity, and social change

#91 zcal’s Substack

#92 The Glatisant: A Questing Beast Newsletter

Essays, links, and videos navigating the old-school RPG world.

#93 Entertainment Insights

30+ years in entertainment, creative, production, esports, AV technology & immersive.

#94 Boing Boing

A Directory of Mostly Wonderful Things

#95 Club Reticent

womanhood + theory

#96 Welcome to Hell World

I AM ON GHOST NOW AT WELCOMETOHELLWORLD.COM

#97 Citizens Of Culture

Complex thought and emotional intelligence for the dancer, the thinker, the aesthete, and the trouble-maker.

#98 Queer Archive Fever

Offering an intimate look into the life of a Queer Archivist.

#99 GAYNOR O'FLYNN

Cool, creative, clever work from artist, campaigner & founder of Beinghuman Ltd & The Beinghuman Collective CiC, Gaynor O'Flynn. www.beinghuman.com www.gaynoroflynn.com

#100 The Good Time Show

Optimistic conversations with builders and creators