The Future of Music and Music Journalism in 2024

All Of It with Alison Stewart | Jan 23, 2024

Last week, Conde Nast announced it would fold mainstay music blog Pitchfork into men's magazine GQ, laying off a significant number of music writers in the process, including editor-in-chief Puja Patel. In a recent article, Atlantic staff writer Spencer Kornhaber describes the music site as one that "made an incredible effort to listen broadly, listen seriously, and champion the underdog." The uncertain future of Pitchfork highlights the uncertainty of music journalism in general. Kornhaber joins us to discuss the news. Then, Switched on Pop producer Reanna Cruz joins us to talk about the positive things 2024 has in store for music, with a Review/Preview of upcoming releases.

2024 Music Review/ Preview List:

Brittany Howard- What Now
MGMT- Loss of Life
Khruangbin- A LA SALA
Faye Webster- Underdressed at the Symphony
Ariana Grande- Eternal Sunshine
Dua Lipa
Meth Math- Chupetones
Burial- Dreamfear/Boy Sent From Above
Kali Uchis- Orquídeas

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