#music-criticism

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www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Music

From Pitchfork to Q, music criticism is under attack. We must fight for the magic it can inspire | John Doran

Pitchfork being folded into GQ is seen as an existential threat to music criticism.
The loss of small music publications suggests a tangible threat to the industry. [ more ]
Consequence
3 months ago
Music

On Pitchfork and Our Commitment to Music Discovery

Pitchfork's impact on music and media landscape is undeniable.
The absence of Pitchfork leaves a void in music discovery. [ more ]
The Atlantic
3 months ago
Music

Pitchfork's Importance Shouldn't Be Underrated

Pitchfork's merger with GQ highlights the endangered state of indie culture in the music world.
The publication's unique critical voice challenged music listeners and played a significant role in shaping music trends. [ more ]
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New York Post
3 weeks ago
Music

Pet Shop Boys' Neil Tennant slams Taylor Swift's 'disappointing' music: 'No stand out hits,' popular thanks to tragic breakups

Neil Tennant criticized Taylor Swift's music, questioning the lack of famous songs like 'Billie Jean' in her works. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Music

In Praise of Whistling in Pop Music

Exploration of pop music whistle emotional range.
Billy Joel's iconic whistling solo in The Stranger. [ more ]
Oregon ArtsWatch | Oregon Arts & Culture News
3 months ago
Music

Ultimately it's all music: Alex Ross with 45th Parallel Universe

Alex Ross is a prominent music critic and author of three books on classical and pop music.
Ross takes both classical and pop music into account and offers fair criticism for both genres. [ more ]
London Jazz News
1 month ago
London music

Chris Searle - 'Talking the Groove: Jazz Words from the Morning Star'

Jazz as a form of resistance against American life's challenges.
Jazz's political inspiration for contemporary listeners. [ more ]
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