Pitchfork
Pitchfork is an influential American online music magazine founded in 1996 by Ryan Schreiber in Minneapolis. Originally launched as a webzine from Schreiber's bedroom, it became a leading voice in indie music criticism and discovery. Acquired by Condé Nast in 2015, Pitchfork is known for its numerical rating system and has significantly shaped music taste and artist careers through its reviews and coverage.
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Wikipedia, Slate Magazine, WIRED, Newcity Music
Updated:
Jun 5, 2025
Pitchfork
Pitchfork is an influential American online music magazine founded in 1996 by Ryan Schreiber in Minneapolis. Originally launched as a webzine from Schreiber's bedroom, it became a leading voice in indie music criticism and discovery. Acquired by Condé Nast in 2015, Pitchfork is known for its numerical rating system and has significantly shaped music taste and artist careers through its reviews and coverage.
Sources
Wikipedia, Slate Magazine, WIRED, Newcity Music
Updated:
Jun 5, 2025
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