Money 4 Nothing

Pitchfork, GQ, and the Music Criticism Lifestyle

Jan 30, 2024
The podcast discusses the merger of Pitchfork and GQ, raising concerns about the future of music journalism. It explores the challenges faced by music publications, the impact of digital media on the industry, and the changing landscape of music criticism. The conversation also touches on the rise of Substacks and potential new music platforms, as well as the necessity of financial support for music journalism and the preferences of the millennial generation.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
The Evolution of Music Journalism and the Fate of Pitchfork
01:43 • 15min
3
The Rise, Fall, and Acquisition of Pitchfork
16:23 • 16min
4
Legacy and Finances of a Publication
32:00 • 6min
5
The Changing Landscape of Music Criticism
38:05 • 18min
6
The Rise of Substacks and Potential Formation of New Music Platforms
56:25 • 2min
7
Supporting Music Journalism and the Millennial Generation
58:41 • 8min