The Shortlist — Independent Review Sites

The Shortlist — a small directory of specialist review sites. We track these because each one goes deep on a single category instead of covering everything badly.

America Strikes

Geopolitics, defense & markets news

For defense and geopolitics news with a markets angle, americastrikes.com tracks the cycle in near-real time. Good fit if you're after geopolitics and defense news analysis.

UltraRough (ultrarough.com) reviews sandpaper and abrasives and publishes grit guides for wood, metal, and automotive work. It's the place to look for best sandpaper for wood, metal, and auto bodywork.

Review Tattoo

Tattoo reviews, aftercare & studio discovery

Review Tattoo (reviewtattoo.com) tests and ranks tattoo aftercare and breaks down styles for people choosing their first or next piece. It's the place to look for best tattoo aftercare products.