Substacks recommended by Paul K. Barnes

Recommended by Paul K. Barnes

In My Mind

By Lexiii Dee

A compilation of thoughts that range from music, spirituality, and more.

Shut Up Sierra

By sierra

culture, media + social commentary

It's Lit

By Yeaye

where black literature and black music collide

Yeaye's deep dives are not only informative but mentally stimulating too. Combining music and literature? It's not just right up my alley...it's at the front door of the building.

- Paul K. Barnes

MovieStruck

By Ivan Webster

Movies and the world surrounding them.

For The Love

By Kevin

Kevin writes, mostly about hip-hop.

Kevin talks to music video directors to get behind the scenes stories and info on how and where they were shot. It's fascinating every single time.

- Paul K. Barnes

Rollout Roundup

By Olivia

You've heard of music critics, but let me be the first to introduce you to marketing rollout critics.

Oh, Write

By Nia

Behind the scenes of the writing life + dope pop culture recommendations + super secret excerpts from future projects

Things I Saw This Week

By Elle Perry

TISTW is a collection of reads, visuals and music, curated by Elle Perry, a Memphis-based journalist, as well as television and film reviews and recaps.

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Recommended by Paul K. Barnes