Beam Up to the MusicVerse
A new Substack for music lovers and creators
This is the first chapter of my new Substack adventure, and this time the journey of a thousand steps takes us across the Musicverse to new soundscapes and uncharted musical galaxies.
Beginnings are hard, but if you already know my work, you also know my motto:
Per aspera ad astra!
Through hardships to the stars!
Why the Musicverse, and why now?
It’s now been 15 years since I co-founded Rock n’Heavy, my first music magazine.
Going back to the future, as in the movies, this felt like the right time to expand my scope as an online publisher and create a space designed to celebrate the full spectrum of the music universe.
Join the Musicverse Community
I’m a seasoned online publisher, author, and musician, but above all, I see myself as a community builder.
That’s why I’m setting this up as an open publication welcoming guest posts, shared podcasts, and all sorts of interactive features.
The Musicverse will grow as a hub for the best content about pop culture and music.
I know I can’t pull this off all by myself.
So let me know if you’d like to pitch in and join the Musicverse.
Everyone’s invited.
What you get for your subscription
We’ll be kicking off the publications with big discounts and special offers.
Free Subscribers
The Musicverse will be a reader-first. publication, so I plan to have a lot of engaging content accessible to everyone.
Paid Subscribers
Subscriber-only posts and full archive
Post comments and join the community
Subscriber-only Q&A sessions or AMAs and podcast episodes
Founding Members
Exclusive Content
Community Perks
Access to a private discussion group (Discord, Slack, or a Substack chat).
Direct interaction with editors—personalized responses to questions or feedback.
Recognition & Influence
Special shoutouts in newsletters or on social media.
Early & VIP Access
Discounts on paid offerings.
Behind-the-Scenes Access
Live streams or "day in the life" content.
Beam up and access the Musicverse
This is a special Launch Offer:
Get exclusive access to the Musicverse at the lowest price ever—join now before prices go up!
Subscribe and see you on the Musicverse.
Music connects us all. Let’s turn up the volume together.
Catch you in the next riff,
Rui Alves
The Musicverse Treblemaker
Rui Alves is a language teacher, published author, international book judge, and publisher. He runs Alchemy Publications and serves as editor-in-chief for The Academic, Portugal Calling, Engage, Rock n’ Heavy, Beloved, Zenite, Poetaph, and Babel.
Looking forward to what you will be creating with music.