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The Rise and Fall of Music Journalism | Ira Robbins
Most major music publications were born in the print era, but are now faced with shifting digital landscapes and an uphill battle to compete for eyes and ears. How has the music journalism category adapted as we shift from the paper to platform? How has the democraticization of music coverage changed the way we critique the industry?
To answer all these questions and more, we speak with Ira Robbins, founder of Trouser Press. His seminal publication covered legendary artists like Cheap Trick, The Ramones, Brian Eno, The Clash, and more. We discuss how the attitude of his indie, DIY publication…
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