Paste Magazine really embodies all that's left of a true independent thought and expression in music journalism in the states right now. Please support the cause and lift them up to keep them moving forward. Votes: 3
I'm always very careful to make the distinction between music criticism and music journalism. A lot of people don't. But criticism doesn't require reporting. You can write criticism at home in your underwear. On the other hand, journalism takes legwork - you have to get out there and see things and talk to people. Votes: 3
I believe that music is another form of news. Music is another form of journalism to me so I have to cover all the areas with my album. Votes: 1
Just as infinite access to free music ultimately leads to no one making a living at music anymore, free journalism just doesn't pay for itself - particularly not when a search engine is serving all the ads. Votes: 1
Journalism is my first love. But music comes in a close second. What's important for me is that whatever you do, whatever your passion is, you should have another passion - something in your life. And when I put on that musician hat and I put the bass in my hands, I'm not Lester Holt the TV guy anymore. I'm just Lester Holt who likes music. Votes: 1
Generally I try to read anything but indie rock journalism or anything about music at all, especially in the summer. Votes: 0
Journalism largely consists of saying 'Lord Jones is Dead' to people who never knew that Lord Jones was alive. Votes: 6 Gilbert K. Chesterton
One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain. Votes: 7 Bob Marley