"Pitchfork's Impact on Music Journalism Amid Digital Media Shift"
Condé Nast announced layoffs at Pitchfork and plans to merge the music publication with GQ, marking a major setback for the influential music-criticism source. The move comes amid a trend of mass layoffs in the music and media industry. The announcement has sparked mourning across the music journalism sphere, with many expressing uncertainty about the future of Pitchfork under GQ. The publication, known for its indie-rock coverage and signature 0.0 to 10.0 album reviews, has been a significant part of the author's life, who was among the staff laid off. The article reflects on the publication's evolution and the impact it has had on the author's career and personal life.
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- Condé Nast Is Folding Pitchfork Into GQ, With Layoffs The New York Times
- Pitchfork’s Importance Shouldn’t Be Underrated The Atlantic
- Pitchfork, The Music Press, And The Silencing Of Storytellers | Features Clash Magazine
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