music journalist

Album review writer

A music journalist writes about music for publications, websites, or other media.

The work includes album reviews, artist interviews, concert coverage, and broader pieces on musical trends and industry news.

Music journalists may specialize in particular genres or cover the field broadly.

She started as a music journalist before becoming an editor.

Related

album review · hot take · byline · playlist · vinyl · concert · backstage · deadline · feature · profile · pitchfork · cover story · zine · editor · beat · industry insider · record label · album drop

Categories
Opposites
observer vs. creator

music journalistmusician

One who performs melodies

performer · recording artist · rock star · singer · songwriter

critic vs. promoter

music journalistpublicist

Media relations professional

PR agent · promoter · hype man · sycophant · band manager

specialized vs. general media

music journalistwar correspondent

Journalist covering armed conflicts

investigative journalist · sports journalist

Family

music, journalist, musical, musically, musician, musicianship, musicology, musicologist, journal

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G