To provide objective evaluations of musical works.

To promote and support new musical artists.

To educate the public about music and its history.

To entertain readers with their writing.

Strong writing skills and a clear, engaging voice.

A deep understanding of music theory and history.

The ability to listen critically and analyze music objectively.

A willingness to challenge conventional wisdom and express unpopular opinions.

Avoiding conflicts of interest and maintaining objectivity.

Respecting the privacy of musicians and their personal lives.

Avoiding personal attacks or inflammatory language.

All of the above.

By identifying and promoting talented new artists.

By holding musicians accountable for their work.

By educating the public about different genres and styles of music.

All of the above.

The proliferation of online music criticism and the decline of traditional print media.

The increasing pressure to generate clicks and views, rather than providing in-depth analysis.

The rise of social media and the blurring of the line between critics and fans.

All of the above.

By embracing new digital platforms and technologies.

By focusing on providing in-depth analysis and commentary, rather than simply generating clicks.

By maintaining their independence and integrity, and avoiding conflicts of interest.

All of the above.

To call out instances of racism, sexism, and other forms of discrimination in the music industry.

To highlight the work of marginalized musicians and artists.

To challenge the status quo and advocate for change.

All of the above.

By writing about classical music in a way that is accessible to a wider audience.

By highlighting the connections between classical music and other genres of music.

By promoting concerts and events that feature both classical and popular music.

All of the above.

Music criticism will become increasingly irrelevant as people turn to online platforms for their music recommendations.

Music criticism will continue to play an important role in helping people discover and appreciate new music.

Music criticism will evolve and adapt to the changing landscape of the music industry.

It is impossible to predict the future of music criticism.

Robert Christgau

Lester Bangs

Greil Marcus

All of the above.

Rolling Stone

The New York Times

Pitchfork

All of the above.

That it is too subjective.

That it is too elitist.

That it is too focused on commercial success.

All of the above.

By being more transparent about their biases.

By being more open to different genres and styles of music.

By focusing on the music itself, rather than on commercial success.

All of the above.

To help people discover and appreciate new music.

To hold musicians accountable for their work.

To educate the public about music and its history.

All of the above.

By embracing new digital platforms and technologies.

By focusing on providing in-depth analysis and commentary, rather than simply generating clicks.

By maintaining their independence and integrity, and avoiding conflicts of interest.

All of the above.