roel’s statuslog

"(...) And even as its GenX and old millennial fans aged and tastemaking shifted to platforms and influencers, Pitchfork remained the premier publication for music criticism, its year-end lists synonymous with critical acclaim. Now it will be an arm of a men’s magazine whose business revolves around searchable ecommerce lists for the best chore coats."

Such a sad thing to read, Pitchfork was a great influence during my formative years, discovering new artists and music when I lived in London and Amsterdam.