Today, Explained Music’s Pitchfork in the road
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Jan 26, 2024 Craig Jenkins, a music critic at New York Magazine's Vulture, shares insights on the end of Pitchfork’s era as it merges with GQ, reflecting on its influential role in music criticism. Ashley Carman from Bloomberg News discusses the rise of AI and algorithm-driven music discovery. They explore how this technological shift impacts artist visibility and the authenticity of music critique, questioning the balance between human input and machine recommendations in shaping our listening habits and culture.
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Dark Side of the Moon Review
- Eric Harvey wrote a Pink Floyd review for Pitchfork, scoring it a 9.3/10.
- Backlash ensued, with fans questioning the missing 0.7 points, highlighting Pitchfork's impact.
Pitchfork's Unique Perspective
- Pitchfork offered a unique perspective on music, covering genres often ignored by mainstream outlets.
- This made them influential in popularizing artists like Arcade Fire and Modest Mouse.
The 10-Point Scale
- Pitchfork's 0.0-10.0 rating system became a source of amusement and satire.
- The Onion even joked about the specificity of their scoring: "Pitchfork gives music a 6.8."