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Review of the Latest Rolling Stone Issue

editor — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 21:01:05 +0000

The Idolator reviews the latest issue of Rolling Stone and seems to like the relative lack of political commentary, in favor of..gulp…music commentary. The magazine also goes outside its walls in this issue for a survey that attempts to make it seem less out-of-touch.

Review of the Latest Issue of Relix

editor — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 16:32:07 +0000

Idolator looks at the history of Relix and where it appears to be heading given some cues from the latest issue.

Rolling Stone Hits Hard Times

editor — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 01:12:59 +0000

Ads are down over 18% and Wenner has let several employees go.

Reviews of This Month’s UK Music Mags

editor — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 01:08:26 +0000

Apparently, blogging reviews of music magazines is all the rage, and Inky Fingers was one of the first. Here’s the latest reviews of what the UK music press has to offer.

Review of the Latest Issue of Spin

editor — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 15:37:39 +0000

The Idolator seems to like the issue, comparatively, but includes the expected snark. Topics include MGMT worship among the fashionable and a profile of the Black Rock Coalition.

Mr. Magazine Heaps Praise on Rolling Stone

editor — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 02:22:59 +0000

The pundit of the magazine world has reviewed the new Rolling Stone and likes what he sees. Really. A lot.

Review of Rolling Stone’s New Issue and Format

editor — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 15:31:46 +0000

As Rolling Stone’s format shinks, The Idolator looks at whether it matters and if the magazine’s content is just a soapbox for vane publisher.

Interview with Chuck Eddy

editor — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 15:30:52 +0000

Rockcritics.com is featuring a podcast interview with music critic Chuck Eddy on the topic of Record Guides.

AP Examines Rolling Stone’s New Format

editor — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 01:54:42 +0000

The new version of Rolling Stone comes out this week and the Associated Press has taken a look at the why’s behind the format switch and what to expect.

Examining Blender’s Butt Cover and Sheffield Prose

editor — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 02:34:34 +0000

Gotta love how the Idolator picks apart Blender. Most of this critique is about Rob Sheffield’s pieces, one of which includes a loving homage to Radiohead.