Pitchfork Merges with GQ, Layoffs and Upheaval Ensue
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Pitchfork, a prominent music publication with a 30-year history, is being integrated into GQ by owner Condé Nast, resulting in layoffs including editor-in-chief Puja Patel. The decision has sparked criticism from the Pitchfork Union, and the website's founder, Ryan Schreiber, expressed sadness over the restructuring. Condé Nast acquired Pitchfork in 2015, and the move reflects a shift in the company's approach to music journalism.
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