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Music’s Pitchfork in the road
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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- Pitchfork's merger with GQ marks the end of an influential era in music journalism.
- Spotify's shift towards AI-driven algorithms raises concerns about the future of music curation and discovery.
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The Agony and Ecstasy of Pitchfork
The podcast episode explores the rise and eventual decline of Pitchfork, a highly influential music publication on the internet. The episode features interviews with music critics and former writers for Pitchfork, discussing the impact and significance of the site. It delves into the unique perspectives and coverage that Pitchfork offered, highlighting its role in discovering and championing indie music. The episode also touches upon Pitchfork's decimal rating system, which was both loved and satirized. It concludes with an analysis of the recent changes in music discovery, with platforms like Spotify shifting towards AI-driven algorithms for personalized playlists.
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