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What Does a Pitchfork Editor Listen To?

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What happens when one of your childhood friends grows up to be the Wall Street Journal’s music critic?
In this episode, hosts Dave and David talk with Mark Richardson—who went from late-blooming music nerd to Pitchfork Editor-in-Chief and became one of the most respected critics working today. Mark reflects on discovering music in the '80s, writing about Bay Area turntablism in the Web 1.0 era, and shaping music criticism as Pitchfork exploded into the mainstream.
They cover:
Why year-end lists still matter
What makes a music review worth reading
How he listens to 300+ albums a year
Early contenders for 2025 Record of the Year
And what it means to really pay attention to sound
Plus: Springsteen, Harold & Maude, and a few hidden retro surprises for the true heads.
Whether you still buy vinyl or just want smarter music takes in your feed, this one’s for you.

  continue reading

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Manage episode 487256815 series 3670206
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What happens when one of your childhood friends grows up to be the Wall Street Journal’s music critic?
In this episode, hosts Dave and David talk with Mark Richardson—who went from late-blooming music nerd to Pitchfork Editor-in-Chief and became one of the most respected critics working today. Mark reflects on discovering music in the '80s, writing about Bay Area turntablism in the Web 1.0 era, and shaping music criticism as Pitchfork exploded into the mainstream.
They cover:
Why year-end lists still matter
What makes a music review worth reading
How he listens to 300+ albums a year
Early contenders for 2025 Record of the Year
And what it means to really pay attention to sound
Plus: Springsteen, Harold & Maude, and a few hidden retro surprises for the true heads.
Whether you still buy vinyl or just want smarter music takes in your feed, this one’s for you.

  continue reading

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