New Bands for Old Heads started out life as a TikTok series and has finally made its way into the multimedia newsletter format where it belongs. Here, I recommend new music for people who don’t keep up with new music.
This is a place for people who want to get into new music but feel overwhelmed by it, or maybe even think it hasn't been good since [insert whatever decade it was that you were in your 20s]. Basically, I’m trying to get you excited about music discovery again.
I do that through playlists, videos, reviews, artist features, community discussions, and all kinds of other stuff still in the works.
I also yap a lot about irrelevant, unrelated topics (including old music, sometimes!), so get ready for that, too.
When does it happen?
NBfOH is published approximately weekly, approximately Mondays, but there won't be a standard newsletter format — there's just too many things to talk about.
Why pay for it?
You don’t have to! A lot of content here is free. But if you do, you’ll get access to
monthly record giveaways
extra playlists
an index of every artist I’ve ever recommended
the full post archive
Psst — Annual paid subscriptions are available on a “pay what you can” basis until the end of 2024. You can choose $15 for one year, $30 for one year, $45 (the early adopter price before my recent increase) forever, or just pay the full $60, of course. One month is $6.
You’ll also be supporting my work, and that helps me distribute all of my playlists (currently on Spotify, Apple, YouTube, Tidal, and Amazon) onto other streaming services. Accessibility is the key to music discovery, my friends!
And if you’re still not convinced, take it from Michael:
If you want those things but can't afford them right now, just send me a message and I'll get you sorted out.
Anything else?
Sure! You’ll get sick of me saying this, but I think the best thing about discovering new music, as well as the best way to discover new music, is the community around it. That means I want to hear from you.
If you’re a musician…
E-mail me at meandtimory@gmail.com if you want me to listen to your music. If it’s my thing, I might add it to one of my playlists, I might end up writing about it, I might put it in a TikTok, who knows! If it’s not my thing, don’t worry; I don’t roast anyone here. Well, not artists, anyway. Also, please do not be upset if I don’t respond right away. I promise I’m getting to it!
If you’re a writer…
I’m always looking to collaborate! Please reach out with ideas.
If you’re anyone else…
I try to keep an active chat going. I learn about a ton of music from you guys, new and old. Please stop by and say hi.
