SettingsAmerican music critics
Adam Block (journalist)
Adam Parker Block (1951-2008) was a San Francisco-based writer and music critic for The Advocate, for which he wrote a regular column entitled Block on Rock.
Adam Parker Block (1951-2008) was a San Francisco-based writer and music critic for The Advocate, for which he wrote a regular column entitled Block on Rock.
Alan Light
Alan Light is an American journalist who has been a rock critic for Rolling Stone and the editor-in-chief for both VIBE and Spin.
Alan Light is an American journalist who has been a rock critic for Rolling Stone and the editor-in-chief for both VIBE and Spin.
Alan Lomax
Alan Lomax was one of the great American field collectors of folk music of the 20th century.
Alan Lomax was one of the great American field collectors of folk music of the 20th century.
Alan Rich
Alan Rich (June 17, 1924 – April 23, 2010) was an American music critic who served on the staff of many newspapers and magazines on both coasts.
Alan Rich (June 17, 1924 – April 23, 2010) was an American music critic who served on the staff of many newspapers and magazines on both coasts.
Albert Murray (writer)
Albert L. Murray (born May 12, 1916 in Nokomis, Mobile County, Alabama) is an African-American literary and jazz critic, novelist and biographer.
Albert L. Murray (born May 12, 1916 in Nokomis, Mobile County, Alabama) is an African-American literary and jazz critic, novelist and biographer.
Alex Ross (music critic)
Alex Ross is an American music critic.
Alex Ross is an American music critic.
Alfred Einstein
Alfred Einstein (December 30, 1880February 13, 1952) was a German-American musicologist and music editor.
Alfred Einstein (December 30, 1880February 13, 1952) was a German-American musicologist and music editor.
Alfred Frankenstein
Alfred Victor Frankenstein (October 5, 1906 – June 22, 1981) was an art and music critic, author and professional musician.
Alfred Victor Frankenstein (October 5, 1906 – June 22, 1981) was an art and music critic, author and professional musician.
Allan Kozinn
Allan Kozinn is a music critic for The New York Times.
Allan Kozinn is a music critic for The New York Times.
Allen Hughes
Allen Hughes (28 December 1921 – 16 November 2009) was an American dance and music critic.
Allen Hughes (28 December 1921 – 16 November 2009) was an American dance and music critic.
Amiri Baraka
Amiri Baraka, formerly known as LeRoi Jones, is an American writer of poetry, drama, fiction, essays, and music criticism.
Amiri Baraka, formerly known as LeRoi Jones, is an American writer of poetry, drama, fiction, essays, and music criticism.
Andrew Moravcsik
Andrew Moravcsik (born 1958) is a Professor of Politics and director of the European Union Program at Princeton University.
Andrew Moravcsik (born 1958) is a Professor of Politics and director of the European Union Program at Princeton University.
Andy Secher
Andy Secher, based in New York City, is the long-time editor of Hit Parader, a magazine geared for the heavy metal rock and roll audience.
Andy Secher, based in New York City, is the long-time editor of Hit Parader, a magazine geared for the heavy metal rock and roll audience.
Anil Prasad
Anil Prasad created Innerviews, one of the Internet's first online music magazines.
Anil Prasad created Innerviews, one of the Internet's first online music magazines.
Anne Midgette
Anne Midgette is an American journalist and classical music critic.
Anne Midgette is an American journalist and classical music critic.
Anthony DeCurtis
Anthony DeCurtis is an American author and music critic, who has written for Rolling Stone, The New York Times, Relix and other publications.
Anthony DeCurtis is an American author and music critic, who has written for Rolling Stone, The New York Times, Relix and other publications.
Anthony Tommasini
Anthony Tommasini is chief music critic for The New York Times.
Anthony Tommasini is chief music critic for The New York Times.
Anton Rovner
Anton Rovner is a Russian-American composer, music critic and theorist.
Anton Rovner is a Russian-American composer, music critic and theorist.
Armond White
Armond White is a New York-based film and music critic known for his provocative and idiosyncratic film criticism, which some have characterized as contrarian.
Armond White is a New York-based film and music critic known for his provocative and idiosyncratic film criticism, which some have characterized as contrarian.
Arthur Mendel
Arthur Mendel (June 6, 1905 – October 14, 1979) was an American musicologist.
Arthur Mendel (June 6, 1905 – October 14, 1979) was an American musicologist.
Ashley Kahn
Ashley Kahn is an American music historian, journalist, and producer.
Ashley Kahn is an American music historian, journalist, and producer.
Austin Scaggs
Austin Scaggs is an American music critic and a senior editor for Rolling Stone magazine.
Austin Scaggs is an American music critic and a senior editor for Rolling Stone magazine.
B. H. Haggin
Bernard H. Haggin (December 29, 1900 - May 28, 1987), better known as B.H. Haggin, was an American music critic.
Bernard H. Haggin (December 29, 1900 - May 28, 1987), better known as B.H. Haggin, was an American music critic.
Bernard Holland
Bernard Holland (born 1933) is an internationally recognized American music critic.
Bernard Holland (born 1933) is an internationally recognized American music critic.
Bernard Seigal
Bernard "Buddy Blue" Seigal (December 30, 1957 - April 2, 2006) was a San Diego musician, music critic and writer who performed and often wrote under his stage name Buddy Blue.
Bernard "Buddy Blue" Seigal (December 30, 1957 - April 2, 2006) was a San Diego musician, music critic and writer who performed and often wrote under his stage name Buddy Blue.
Bill Kohlhaase
Bill Kohlhaase is an American music critic.
Bill Kohlhaase is an American music critic.
Blues People
Blues People (Negro Music in White America) is a seminal study of Afro-American music (and culture generally) by Amiri Baraka, who published it as LeRoi Jones in 1963.
Blues People (Negro Music in White America) is a seminal study of Afro-American music (and culture generally) by Amiri Baraka, who published it as LeRoi Jones in 1963.
Brian Mansfield
Brian Mansfield is an American writer and journalist.
Brian Mansfield is an American writer and journalist.
Byron Coley
Byron Coley is an American music critic who wrote prominently for Forced Exposure magazine in the 1980s, starting with their fifth issue until the magazine ceased publication in 1993.
Byron Coley is an American music critic who wrote prominently for Forced Exposure magazine in the 1980s, starting with their fifth issue until the magazine ceased publication in 1993.
Cameron Crowe
Cameron Bruce Crowe (born July 13, 1957) is an American film director, producer and screenwriter.
Cameron Bruce Crowe (born July 13, 1957) is an American film director, producer and screenwriter.
Charles Rosen
Charles Rosen (born May 5, 1927) is an American pianist and author on music.
Charles Rosen (born May 5, 1927) is an American pianist and author on music.
Chuck Klosterman
Charles John "Chuck" Klosterman (born June 5, 1972) is an American author and essayist who has written for The New York Times Magazine, The Believer, and The Washington Post, and has...
Charles John "Chuck" Klosterman (born June 5, 1972) is an American author and essayist who has written for The New York Times Magazine, The Believer, and The Washington Post, and has...
Dag Luther Gooch
Dag Luther Gooch (born June 10, 1970, Chicago, Illinois) is a video artist, writer and musician.
Dag Luther Gooch (born June 10, 1970, Chicago, Illinois) is a video artist, writer and musician.
Daniel Gregory Mason
Daniel Gregory Mason (Brookline, Massachusetts, November 20, 1873 – Greenwich, Connecticut, December 4, 1953) was an American composer and music critic.
Daniel Gregory Mason (Brookline, Massachusetts, November 20, 1873 – Greenwich, Connecticut, December 4, 1953) was an American composer and music critic.
Dave Marsh
Dave Marsh is an American music critic, author, editor and radio talk show host.
Dave Marsh is an American music critic, author, editor and radio talk show host.
David Bash
David Bash is the founder and CEO of The International Pop Overthrow Music Festival, which is currently held annually in 16 cities around the world, including Los Angeles, Portland, Seattle, San...
David Bash is the founder and CEO of The International Pop Overthrow Music Festival, which is currently held annually in 16 cities around the world, including Los Angeles, Portland, Seattle, San...
David Hurwitz (music critic)
David Hurwitz is a classical music writer, record reviewer, and percussionist.
David Hurwitz is a classical music writer, record reviewer, and percussionist.
David Katz
David Katz is a music journalist, photographer, A&R consultant, disc jockey and reggae historian, raised in the US but long resident in Britain.
David Katz is a music journalist, photographer, A&R consultant, disc jockey and reggae historian, raised in the US but long resident in Britain.
David Szatmary
David P. Szatmary is an educator, author on various subjects, and an educational entrepreneur.
David P. Szatmary is an educator, author on various subjects, and an educational entrepreneur.
Dean Budnick
Dean Budnick is an American writer, filmmaker, college professor and radio host who focuses on music, film and popular culture.
Dean Budnick is an American writer, filmmaker, college professor and radio host who focuses on music, film and popular culture.
Deems Taylor
Joseph Deems Taylor was an American composer, music critic, and promoter of classical music.
Joseph Deems Taylor was an American composer, music critic, and promoter of classical music.
Dick Sudhalter
Richard "Dick" Sudhalter (December 28, 1938 - September 19, 2008) was an American jazz trumpeter, scholar, critic, and album annotator.
Richard "Dick" Sudhalter (December 28, 1938 - September 19, 2008) was an American jazz trumpeter, scholar, critic, and album annotator.
Donal Henahan
Donal Henahan (born February 28, 1921) is a retired American music critic and journalist who had lengthy associations with the Chicago Daily News and The New York Times.
Donal Henahan (born February 28, 1921) is a retired American music critic and journalist who had lengthy associations with the Chicago Daily News and The New York Times.
Donald Clarke (writer)
Donald Clarke is an American writer on music.
Donald Clarke is an American writer on music.
Douglas Watt (critic)
Douglas Benjamin Watt (January 20, 1914 – September 29, 2009) was an American theater critic who spent nearly six decades covering Broadway theatre — and then Off Broadway and Off-Off-Broa...
Douglas Benjamin Watt (January 20, 1914 – September 29, 2009) was an American theater critic who spent nearly six decades covering Broadway theatre — and then Off Broadway and Off-Off-Broa...
Edgar Stillman Kelley
Edgar Stillman Kelley was an American composer, conductor, teacher, and writer on music.
Edgar Stillman Kelley was an American composer, conductor, teacher, and writer on music.
Edna Gundersen
Edna Gundersen is an American journalist who is a longtime music writer and critic for USA Today.
Edna Gundersen is an American journalist who is a longtime music writer and critic for USA Today.
Edward Rothstein
Edward Rothstein is a music critic and composer who supports the idea that music may be linked in a distant way to physical and mathematical ideas such as string theory.
Edward Rothstein is a music critic and composer who supports the idea that music may be linked in a distant way to physical and mathematical ideas such as string theory.
Edward Ziegler (music journalist)
Edward Ziegler was an American music critic and opera manager.
Edward Ziegler was an American music critic and opera manager.
Ellen Willis
Ellen Jane Willis (December 14, 1941 – November 9, 2006) was an American left-wing political essayist, journalist, activist and pop music critic.
Ellen Jane Willis (December 14, 1941 – November 9, 2006) was an American left-wing political essayist, journalist, activist and pop music critic.
Eric Salzman
Eric Salzman (September 8, 1933) is an American composer, author, impresario, music critic, and record producer.
Eric Salzman (September 8, 1933) is an American composer, author, impresario, music critic, and record producer.
Fred Ramsey
Charles Frederic Ramsey, Jr. (January 29, 1915, Pittsburgh - March 18, 1995, Paterson, New Jersey) was an American writer on jazz and record producer.
Charles Frederic Ramsey, Jr. (January 29, 1915, Pittsburgh - March 18, 1995, Paterson, New Jersey) was an American writer on jazz and record producer.
Gary Giddins
Gary Giddins (born March 21, 1948) is an American jazz critic, author, and director, best known for his longtime work with The Village Voice.
Gary Giddins (born March 21, 1948) is an American jazz critic, author, and director, best known for his longtime work with The Village Voice.
Gerald Early
Gerald L. Early (born April 21, 1952) is an American essayist and American culture critic.
Gerald L. Early (born April 21, 1952) is an American essayist and American culture critic.
Glenn O'Brien
Glenn O'Brien is primarily a writer, largely on the subjects of art, music and fashion.
Glenn O'Brien is primarily a writer, largely on the subjects of art, music and fashion.
Greg Sandow
Greg Sandow is an American music critic and composer.
Greg Sandow is an American music critic and composer.
Greg Shaw
Greg Shaw was a Los Angeles-based fanzine publisher, music historian and record label owner.
Greg Shaw was a Los Angeles-based fanzine publisher, music historian and record label owner.
Gregg Wager
Gregg Wager (born September 16, 1958 in Adrian, Michigan) is an American composer, pianist, and music critic.
Gregg Wager (born September 16, 1958 in Adrian, Michigan) is an American composer, pianist, and music critic.
Greil Marcus
Greil Marcus (born June 19, 1945) is an American author, music journalist and cultural critic.
Greil Marcus (born June 19, 1945) is an American author, music journalist and cultural critic.
Gustav Kobbé
Gustav Kobbé, M.A. was an American music critic and author, best known for his guide to the operas, The Complete Opera Book, first published in the United States in 1919 and the United Kingd...
Gustav Kobbé, M.A. was an American music critic and author, best known for his guide to the operas, The Complete Opera Book, first published in the United States in 1919 and the United Kingd...
Harold C. Schonberg
Harold Charles Schonberg (November 29, 1915 – July 26, 2003) was an American music critic and journalist, most notably for The New York Times.
Harold Charles Schonberg (November 29, 1915 – July 26, 2003) was an American music critic and journalist, most notably for The New York Times.
Harrison Ridley Jr.
Harrison Ridley Jr. was a teacher and broadcaster on African-American music.
Harrison Ridley Jr. was a teacher and broadcaster on African-American music.
Harry Warner, Jr.
Harry Warner, Jr. (December 19, 1922 – February 17, 2003) was an American journalist.
Harry Warner, Jr. (December 19, 1922 – February 17, 2003) was an American journalist.
Harvey Pekar
Harvey Lawrence Pekar was an American underground comic book writer, music critic and media personality, best known for his autobiographical American Splendor comic series.
Harvey Lawrence Pekar was an American underground comic book writer, music critic and media personality, best known for his autobiographical American Splendor comic series.
Henry Edward Krehbiel
Henry Edward Krehbiel (March 10, 1854–March 20, 1923) was an American music critic and musicologist.
Henry Edward Krehbiel (March 10, 1854–March 20, 1923) was an American music critic and musicologist.
Henry Pleasants (music critic)
Henry Pleasants (1910–2000) was an American music critic.
Henry Pleasants (1910–2000) was an American music critic.
Henry Taylor Parker
Henry Taylor Parker (1867–1934), "known for many years largely by his initials H. T. P.",, was a Boston-born theater and music critic.
Henry Taylor Parker (1867–1934), "known for many years largely by his initials H. T. P.",, was a Boston-born theater and music critic.
Henry Theophilus Finck
Henry Theophilus Finck was an American music critic, a leading promoter in the United States of Richard Wagner and his musical theories.
Henry Theophilus Finck was an American music critic, a leading promoter in the United States of Richard Wagner and his musical theories.
Herbert Elwell
Herbert Elwell was an American composer and music critic.
Herbert Elwell was an American composer and music critic.
Howard Klein
Howard Klein (born 1931, Teaneck, New Jersey) is an American music critic, pianist, and former Director of Arts and Humanities at the Rockefeller Foundation.
Howard Klein (born 1931, Teaneck, New Jersey) is an American music critic, pianist, and former Director of Arts and Humanities at the Rockefeller Foundation.
Howard Reich
Prisoner of Her Past is a 2010 documentary film, produced by Kartemquin Films, that follows the journey of Chicago Tribune music critic Howard Reich as he travels to Europe to discover w...
Prisoner of Her Past is a 2010 documentary film, produced by Kartemquin Films, that follows the journey of Chicago Tribune music critic Howard Reich as he travels to Europe to discover w...
Howard Taubman
Hyman Howard Taubman (July 4, 1907 – January 8, 1996) was an American music critic, theater critic, and author.
Hyman Howard Taubman (July 4, 1907 – January 8, 1996) was an American music critic, theater critic, and author.
Ira Gitler
Ira Gitler (born December 18, 1928, Brooklyn, New York) is an American jazz historian and journalist.
Ira Gitler (born December 18, 1928, Brooklyn, New York) is an American jazz historian and journalist.
Irene Sloan
Irene Sloan was an American music critic and journalist and the founder of the Wagner Society of Southern California.
Irene Sloan was an American music critic and journalist and the founder of the Wagner Society of Southern California.
Irving Kolodin
Irving Kolodin (February 21, 1908April 29, 1988) was an American music critic and music historian.
Irving Kolodin (February 21, 1908April 29, 1988) was an American music critic and music historian.
J. D. Considine
J. D. Considine (born 1956) is an established music critic who has been writing about music professionally since 1977.
J. D. Considine (born 1956) is an established music critic who has been writing about music professionally since 1977.
J. T. Lindroos
J. T. Lindroos is a Finnish born, naturalized American designer, publisher, editor and writer.
J. T. Lindroos is a Finnish born, naturalized American designer, publisher, editor and writer.
Jaan Uhelszki
Jaan Uhelszki is an American music journalist and co-founder of the music magazine Creem.
Jaan Uhelszki is an American music journalist and co-founder of the music magazine Creem.
Jack Skurnick
Jack Skurnick (March 1910 - September 1952) was the founder and director of EMS Recordings and publisher and editor of the highly regarded music review, Just Records.
Jack Skurnick (March 1910 - September 1952) was the founder and director of EMS Recordings and publisher and editor of the highly regarded music review, Just Records.
James Helme Sutcliffe
James Helme Sutcliffe (born November 26, 1929 in Suzhou China; died December 11, 2000 in Berlin) was an American composer and music critic.
James Helme Sutcliffe (born November 26, 1929 in Suzhou China; died December 11, 2000 in Berlin) was an American composer and music critic.
James Huneker
James Gibbons Huneker (31 January 18609 February 1921) was an American music writer and critic.
James Gibbons Huneker (31 January 18609 February 1921) was an American music writer and critic.
James Jorden
James Jorden is an American journalist, music critic, and opera director.
James Jorden is an American journalist, music critic, and opera director.
James Lincoln Collier
James Lincoln Collier (born June 27, 1928) is a journalist, author, and professional musician.
James Lincoln Collier (born June 27, 1928) is a journalist, author, and professional musician.
James R. Oestreich
James Ruben Oestreich (born 1943; pronounced AY-strick) is a classical music critic for The New York Times where he has written about music since 1989.
James Ruben Oestreich (born 1943; pronounced AY-strick) is a classical music critic for The New York Times where he has written about music since 1989.
Jan Swafford
Jan Swafford (born 1946) is an American composer and author who teaches composition, theory, and musicology at the Boston Conservatory and writing at Tufts University.
Jan Swafford (born 1946) is an American composer and author who teaches composition, theory, and musicology at the Boston Conservatory and writing at Tufts University.
Jane Scott
Jane Scott (born 1919) was an influential rock critic for The Plain Dealer in Cleveland, Ohio.
Jane Scott (born 1919) was an influential rock critic for The Plain Dealer in Cleveland, Ohio.
Janet Maslin
Janet Maslin (born 1949) is an American journalist, best known as a film and literary critic for The New York Times.
Janet Maslin (born 1949) is an American journalist, best known as a film and literary critic for The New York Times.
Jay Nordlinger
Jay Nordlinger (born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, in 1963) is an American journalist.
Jay Nordlinger (born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, in 1963) is an American journalist.
Jeff Chang (journalist)
Jeff Chang is an American journalist and music critic on hip hop music and culture.
Jeff Chang is an American journalist and music critic on hip hop music and culture.
Jim DeRogatis
James "Jim" DeRogatis (born September 2, 1964 in Jersey City, New Jersey) is an American music critic and co-host of Sound Opinions.
James "Jim" DeRogatis (born September 2, 1964 in Jersey City, New Jersey) is an American music critic and co-host of Sound Opinions.
Jim Svejda
Jim Svejda (b. 1947) is American music commentator and critic on the FM radio station KUSC. He is the host of the weekly syndicated classical music program The Record Shelf, which is broadca...
Jim Svejda (b. 1947) is American music commentator and critic on the FM radio station KUSC. He is the host of the weekly syndicated classical music program The Record Shelf, which is broadca...
Joel Honig
Joel Honig (October 13, 1936-September 25, 2003) was an American music critic, copy editor, writer, and pianist.
Joel Honig (October 13, 1936-September 25, 2003) was an American music critic, copy editor, writer, and pianist.
Joel Selvin
Joel Selvin is a San Francisco-based music critic and author known for his weekly column in the San Francisco Chronicle which ran from 1972 to 2009.
Joel Selvin is a San Francisco-based music critic and author known for his weekly column in the San Francisco Chronicle which ran from 1972 to 2009.
Joey Guerra
Joey Guerra is the pop music critic for the Houston Chronicle, one of the ten largest papers in the U.S. Born June 16, 1974 in Houston, Texas.
Joey Guerra is the pop music critic for the Houston Chronicle, one of the ten largest papers in the U.S. Born June 16, 1974 in Houston, Texas.
John Ardoin
John Ardoin, (January 8, 1935, Alexandria, Louisiana – March 18, 2001, San José, Costa Rica), was best known as the music critic of The Dallas Morning News for thirty-two years and especial...
John Ardoin, (January 8, 1935, Alexandria, Louisiana – March 18, 2001, San José, Costa Rica), was best known as the music critic of The Dallas Morning News for thirty-two years and especial...
John Bergstrom
John Bergstrom is an American music critic and journalist.
John Bergstrom is an American music critic and journalist.
John S. Wilson (music critic)
John S. Wilson (1912 or 1913 - 27 August 2002) was an American music critic and jazz radio host.
John S. Wilson (1912 or 1913 - 27 August 2002) was an American music critic and jazz radio host.
John Sullivan Dwight
John Sullivan Dwight (May 13, 1813 – September 5, 1893) was a Unitarian minister, transcendentalist and America's first influential classical music critic.
John Sullivan Dwight (May 13, 1813 – September 5, 1893) was a Unitarian minister, transcendentalist and America's first influential classical music critic.
Jon Landau
Jon Landau is an American music critic, manager and record producer, most known for his association in all three capacities with Bruce Springsteen.
Jon Landau is an American music critic, manager and record producer, most known for his association in all three capacities with Bruce Springsteen.
Jon Pareles
Jon Pareles is an American journalist who is the chief popular music critic in the arts section of the New York Times.
Jon Pareles is an American journalist who is the chief popular music critic in the arts section of the New York Times.
Joseph Horowitz
Joseph Horowitz (born 1948, New York City) is an American cultural historian whose seven books mainly deal with the institutional history of classical music in the United States.
Joseph Horowitz (born 1948, New York City) is an American cultural historian whose seven books mainly deal with the institutional history of classical music in the United States.
Joseph McLellan
Joseph Duncan McLellan was The Washington Posts music critic for more than three decades as well as a chess and book reviewer.
Joseph Duncan McLellan was The Washington Posts music critic for more than three decades as well as a chess and book reviewer.
Justin Davidson
Justin Davidson (born in Rome, Italy, in 1966) is a classical music and architecture critic.
Justin Davidson (born in Rome, Italy, in 1966) is a classical music and architecture critic.
Kevin Brown (author)
Kevin Brown (born September 3, 1960) is a biographer, essayist and translator who has authored or contributed to three books.
Kevin Brown (born September 3, 1960) is a biographer, essayist and translator who has authored or contributed to three books.
Kyle Gann
Kyle Eugene Gann is an American professor of music, critic and composer born in Dallas, Texas.
Kyle Eugene Gann is an American professor of music, critic and composer born in Dallas, Texas.
Lawrence Gilman
Lawrence Gilman was a U.S. author and music critic.
Lawrence Gilman was a U.S. author and music critic.
Leslie Rubinstein
Leslie Rubinstein was an American music critic and journalist.
Leslie Rubinstein was an American music critic and journalist.
Lester Trimble
Lester Albert Trimble (August 29, 1923 Bangor, Wisconsin – December 31, 1986 New York City) was an American music critic and composer of contemporary classical music.
Lester Albert Trimble (August 29, 1923 Bangor, Wisconsin – December 31, 1986 New York City) was an American music critic and composer of contemporary classical music.
Linda Solomon
Linda Solomon (b. May 10, 1937, Boston, Massachusetts) is an American music critic and editor.
Linda Solomon (b. May 10, 1937, Boston, Massachusetts) is an American music critic and editor.
Lois Maffeo
Lois Maffeo is an American musician and writer who lives in Olympia, Washington.
Lois Maffeo is an American musician and writer who lives in Olympia, Washington.
Lou Stathis
Lou Stathis was an American author, critic and editor, mainly in the areas of fantasy and science fiction.
Lou Stathis was an American author, critic and editor, mainly in the areas of fantasy and science fiction.
Mark Kemp
Mark Kemp (born April 10, 1960, Asheboro, North Carolina) is an American music journalist and author.
Mark Kemp (born April 10, 1960, Asheboro, North Carolina) is an American music journalist and author.
Mark Thomas Ketterson
Mark Thomas Ketterson (b. 1955, Nashville, Tennessee) is an American performing arts critic and writer.
Mark Thomas Ketterson (b. 1955, Nashville, Tennessee) is an American performing arts critic and writer.
Martin Bernheimer
Martin Bernheimer (born September 28, 1936, in Munich, Germany) is an American music critic.
Martin Bernheimer (born September 28, 1936, in Munich, Germany) is an American music critic.
Martin Gottfried
Martin Gottfried is an American critic, columnist and author.
Martin Gottfried is an American critic, columnist and author.
Martin T. Williams
Martin T. Williams was born in Richmond, Virginia.
Martin T. Williams was born in Richmond, Virginia.
Mary Ellis Peltz
Mary Ellis Peltz was an American drama and music critic, magazine editor, poet and writer on music.
Mary Ellis Peltz was an American drama and music critic, magazine editor, poet and writer on music.
Matthew Chojnacki
Matthew Chojnacki (born January 4, 1975), is an American writer on music and record collecting.
Matthew Chojnacki (born January 4, 1975), is an American writer on music and record collecting.
Maura Johnston
Maura Johnston is a writer, editor and music critic who is currently the music editor for The Village Voice.
Maura Johnston is a writer, editor and music critic who is currently the music editor for The Village Voice.
Maurie Orodenker
Maurie H. Orodenker was an American journalist, music critic and advertising agency executive.
Maurie H. Orodenker was an American journalist, music critic and advertising agency executive.
Maury Dean
Maury Dean is an American musician, professor and author, whose book "The Rock Revolution" is in the Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame and the Smithsonian.
Maury Dean is an American musician, professor and author, whose book "The Rock Revolution" is in the Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame and the Smithsonian.
Michael Cuscuna
Michael Cuscuna is an American jazz record producer and writer.
Michael Cuscuna is an American jazz record producer and writer.
Michael Steinberg (music critic)
Michael Steinberg was an American music critic, musicologist, and writer best known, according to San Francisco Chronicle music critic Joshua Kosman, for "the illuminating, witty and often d...
Michael Steinberg was an American music critic, musicologist, and writer best known, according to San Francisco Chronicle music critic Joshua Kosman, for "the illuminating, witty and often d...
Mike Saunders
Mike Saunders (born May 1952), better known as "Metal Mike" Saunders, is a rock critic and the singer of the Californian punk band Angry Samoans.
Mike Saunders (born May 1952), better known as "Metal Mike" Saunders, is a rock critic and the singer of the Californian punk band Angry Samoans.
Mike Settle
Mike Settle, (b. March 20, 1941 in Tulsa, Oklahoma) is an American songwriter, journalist, broadcaster and singer.
Mike Settle, (b. March 20, 1941 in Tulsa, Oklahoma) is an American songwriter, journalist, broadcaster and singer.
Miles Marshall Lewis
Miles Marshall Lewis is an American pop culture critic, essayist, literary editor, fiction writer, and music journalist.
Miles Marshall Lewis is an American pop culture critic, essayist, literary editor, fiction writer, and music journalist.
Minna Lederman
Minna Lederman Daniel was a music writer and editor of the magazine Modern Music for more than 20 years.
Minna Lederman Daniel was a music writer and editor of the magazine Modern Music for more than 20 years.
Ned Raggett
Ned Raggett (born March 2, 1971 in Bremerton, Washington) is a library assistant, freelance writer and music journalist.
Ned Raggett (born March 2, 1971 in Bremerton, Washington) is a library assistant, freelance writer and music journalist.
Nelson George
Nelson George (born September 1, 1957) is an African American author, columnist, music and culture critic, journalist, and filmmaker.
Nelson George (born September 1, 1957) is an African American author, columnist, music and culture critic, journalist, and filmmaker.
Nick Marino
Nick Marino is managing editor at Paste magazine and a former pop music critic at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Nick Marino is managing editor at Paste magazine and a former pop music critic at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Nick Tosches
Nick Tosches (born 1949) is an American journalist, novelist, biographer, and poet of Albanian and Italian descent.
Nick Tosches (born 1949) is an American journalist, novelist, biographer, and poet of Albanian and Italian descent.
Olin Downes
Olin Downes was an American music critic, known as "Sibelius's Apostle" for his championship of the music of Jean Sibelius.
Olin Downes was an American music critic, known as "Sibelius's Apostle" for his championship of the music of Jean Sibelius.
Otis Ferguson
Otis Ferguson was an American writer best remembered for his music and film reviews in The New Republic in the 1930s.
Otis Ferguson was an American writer best remembered for his music and film reviews in The New Republic in the 1930s.
Otto Floersheim
Otto Floersheim last name pronounced Flairs-hime
Was a United States composer, critic and editor.
Otto Floersheim last name pronounced Flairs-hime
Was a United States composer, critic and editor.
Paul Henry Lang
Paul Henry Lang was a Hungarian-American musicologist and music critic.
Paul Henry Lang was a Hungarian-American musicologist and music critic.
Paul Nelson (critic)
Paul Nelson was a folk and rock music critic who wrote for Sing Out! and Rolling Stone.
Paul Nelson was a folk and rock music critic who wrote for Sing Out! and Rolling Stone.
Paul Rosenfeld
Paul Leopold Rosenfeld was an American journalist, best known as a music critic.
Paul Leopold Rosenfeld was an American journalist, best known as a music critic.
Peter B. Lowry
Peter B. Lowry (f/k/a Pete Lowry), is a folklorist, writer, record producer, ethnomusicologist, historian, photographer, and teacher on popular music in his seventies specializing in blues, and ...
Peter B. Lowry (f/k/a Pete Lowry), is a folklorist, writer, record producer, ethnomusicologist, historian, photographer, and teacher on popular music in his seventies specializing in blues, and ...
Peter Guralnick
Peter Guralnick is an American music critic, writer on music, and historian of US American popular music, who is also active as an author and screenwriter.
Peter Guralnick is an American music critic, writer on music, and historian of US American popular music, who is also active as an author and screenwriter.
Peter Levinson
Peter J. Levinson was an American music publicist and biographer, particularly of jazz musicians.
Peter J. Levinson was an American music publicist and biographer, particularly of jazz musicians.
Philip Hale
Philip Hale was an American music critic.
Philip Hale was an American music critic.
Pitts Sanborn
Pitts Sanborn (1879-1941) was music critic for The New York Globe and then the New York World Telegram.
Pitts Sanborn (1879-1941) was music critic for The New York Globe and then the New York World Telegram.
Preston Ware Orem
Preston Ware Orem (1865 – May 26, 1938) was an American composer, pianist, and writer on music.
Preston Ware Orem (1865 – May 26, 1938) was an American composer, pianist, and writer on music.
Randy Jackson
Randall Darius "Randy" Jackson is an American bassist, singer, record producer, entrepreneur and television personality.
Randall Darius "Randy" Jackson is an American bassist, singer, record producer, entrepreneur and television personality.
Raymond D. Bowman
Raymond DeArmond Bowman (September 4, 1917 - November 30, 2001) was an important American classical, jazz and ethnic (world) music critic, concert promoter and writer, based in Southern California.
Raymond DeArmond Bowman (September 4, 1917 - November 30, 2001) was an important American classical, jazz and ethnic (world) music critic, concert promoter and writer, based in Southern California.
Raymond Ericson
Raymond Ericson (1915 - December 30, 1997) was an American music critic who wrote articles for The New York Times for 30 years.
Raymond Ericson (1915 - December 30, 1997) was an American music critic who wrote articles for The New York Times for 30 years.
Richard Aldrich
Richard Aldrich was an American music critic.
Richard Aldrich was an American music critic.
Richard Franko Goldman
Richard Franko Goldman (December 7, 1910 - January 19, 1980) was a conductor, educator, author, music critic, and composer.
Richard Franko Goldman (December 7, 1910 - January 19, 1980) was a conductor, educator, author, music critic, and composer.
Richie Unterberger
Richie Unterberger is an American author and journalist whose focus is popular music and travel writing.
Richie Unterberger is an American author and journalist whose focus is popular music and travel writing.
Rob Kirkpatrick
Rob Kirkpatrick is an American author and editor.
Rob Kirkpatrick is an American author and editor.
Robert A. Simon
Robert Alfred Simon was an American writer, translator, and music critic for The New Yorker from its first issue in 1925 until 1948.
Robert Alfred Simon was an American writer, translator, and music critic for The New Yorker from its first issue in 1925 until 1948.
Robert Baxter (critic)
Robert Baxter was an American performing-arts critic and academic who wrote theatre, opera, and classical music criticism for the Courier-Post for close to 30 years.
Robert Baxter was an American performing-arts critic and academic who wrote theatre, opera, and classical music criticism for the Courier-Post for close to 30 years.
Robert Christgau
Robert Christgau is an American essayist, music journalist, and self-proclaimed "Dean of American Rock Critics".
Robert Christgau is an American essayist, music journalist, and self-proclaimed "Dean of American Rock Critics".
Robert Duncan (writer)
Robert Duncan (born November 5, 1952) is an American music critic, author and entrepreneur.
Robert Duncan (born November 5, 1952) is an American music critic, author and entrepreneur.
Robert Palmer (writer)
Robert Franklin Palmer Jr. (June 19, 1945 – November 20, 1997) was a 20th century American writer, musicologist, clarinetist, saxophonist, and blues producer.
Robert Franklin Palmer Jr. (June 19, 1945 – November 20, 1997) was a 20th century American writer, musicologist, clarinetist, saxophonist, and blues producer.
Robert Shelton (critic)
Robert Shelton (June 28, 1926, Chicago, Illinois, United States – December 11, 1995, Brighton, England) was a music and film critic.
Robert Shelton (June 28, 1926, Chicago, Illinois, United States – December 11, 1995, Brighton, England) was a music and film critic.
Robert Sherman (music critic)
Robert Sherman is an American music critic, radio personality, academic, and writer on music.
Robert Sherman is an American music critic, radio personality, academic, and writer on music.
Ron Garmon
Ron Garmon is an American journalist, rock critic, and short story writer who served as Arts Editor for L.A. CityBeat during its last ten months of publication.
Ron Garmon is an American journalist, rock critic, and short story writer who served as Arts Editor for L.A. CityBeat during its last ten months of publication.
Ron Wynn
Ron Wynn is a music critic, author, and allmusic editor.
Ron Wynn is a music critic, author, and allmusic editor.
Sheila Rogers
Sheila Rogers began her career as a writer for Rolling Stone Magazine as its Random Notes columnist in 1986.
Sheila Rogers began her career as a writer for Rolling Stone Magazine as its Random Notes columnist in 1986.
Shirley Fleming
Shirley Fleming (1929 - 10 March 2005) was an American music critic and editor.
Shirley Fleming (1929 - 10 March 2005) was an American music critic and editor.
Sia Michel
Sia Michel is the pop music editor of The New York Times.
Sia Michel is the pop music editor of The New York Times.
Smokey Fontaine
Smokey D. Fontaine (born 1972) is an American writer, music critic and editor.
Smokey D. Fontaine (born 1972) is an American writer, music critic and editor.
Stanley Booth
Stanley Booth is an American music journalist.
Stanley Booth is an American music journalist.
Stanley Crouch
Stanley Crouch (born December 14, 1945, Los Angeles) is an American music and cultural critic, syndicated columnist, and novelist, perhaps best known for his jazz criticism and his novel Don't...
Stanley Crouch (born December 14, 1945, Los Angeles) is an American music and cultural critic, syndicated columnist, and novelist, perhaps best known for his jazz criticism and his novel Don't...
Stephen Holden
Stephen Holden is an American writer, music critic, film critic, and poet.
Stephen Holden is an American writer, music critic, film critic, and poet.
Stephen Thomas Erlewine
Stephen Thomas Erlewine is a senior editor for Allmusic.
Stephen Thomas Erlewine is a senior editor for Allmusic.
Ted White (author)
Ted White (born February 4, 1938) is a Hugo Award-winning American writer, known as a science fiction author and editor and fan, as well as a music critic.
Ted White (born February 4, 1938) is a Hugo Award-winning American writer, known as a science fiction author and editor and fan, as well as a music critic.
Theodore Chanler
Theodore Ward Chanler (April 29, 1902, Newport, Rhode Island – July 27, 1961) was an American composer.
Theodore Ward Chanler (April 29, 1902, Newport, Rhode Island – July 27, 1961) was an American composer.
Theodore Strongin
Theodore Strongin (1918 - November 24, 1998) was an American music critic, composer, flautist, and entomologist.
Theodore Strongin (1918 - November 24, 1998) was an American music critic, composer, flautist, and entomologist.
Tim Page (music critic)
Tim Page is a writer, editor, music critic, producer and professor.
Tim Page is a writer, editor, music critic, producer and professor.
Tim Smith (journalist)
Tim Smith is an American classical music critic and journalist.
Tim Smith is an American classical music critic and journalist.
Timothy White (editor)
Timothy White was a noted American rock music journalist and editor.
Timothy White was a noted American rock music journalist and editor.
Tom Purdom
Thomas Edward Purdom (born 1936) is a US writer best known for science fiction and nonfiction.
Thomas Edward Purdom (born 1936) is a US writer best known for science fiction and nonfiction.
Touré
Touré is an American novelist, essayist, music journalist, cultural critic, and television personality based in New York City.
Touré is an American novelist, essayist, music journalist, cultural critic, and television personality based in New York City.
Wilder Hobson
Wilder Hobson was an American writer and editor for Time, Fortune, Harper's Bazaar, and Newsweek magazines.
Wilder Hobson was an American writer and editor for Time, Fortune, Harper's Bazaar, and Newsweek magazines.
Will Crutchfield
Will Crutchfield is a noted American conductor, musicologist, and vocal coach.
Will Crutchfield is a noted American conductor, musicologist, and vocal coach.
Will Friedwald
Will Friedwald is an American author and music critic.
Will Friedwald is an American author and music critic.
Will Hermes
Will Hermes is an American author, broadcaster, journalist and music critic who has written extensively about popular music.
Will Hermes is an American author, broadcaster, journalist and music critic who has written extensively about popular music.
William Armstrong (music critic)
William Armstrong was an American music critic, lecturer, and writer.
William Armstrong was an American music critic, lecturer, and writer.
William Ashbrook
William Ashbrook was an American musicologist, writer, journalist, and academic.
William Ashbrook was an American musicologist, writer, journalist, and academic.
William Bender
William Bender is an American music critic who currently reviews for the American Record Guide.
William Bender is an American music critic who currently reviews for the American Record Guide.
William Henry Fry
William Henry Fry (August 10, 1813 – December 21, 1864) was a pioneering American composer, music critic, and journalist.
William Henry Fry (August 10, 1813 – December 21, 1864) was a pioneering American composer, music critic, and journalist.
William Spier
William Hannan Spier was an American writer, producer and director for television and radio.
William Hannan Spier was an American writer, producer and director for television and radio.
William Zakariasen
William Zakariasen was an American operatic tenor and music critic.
William Zakariasen was an American operatic tenor and music critic.
Winthrop Sargeant
Winthrop Sargeant (December 10, 1903, San Francisco, California — August 15, 1986, Salisbury, Connecticut) was an American music critic, violinist, and writer.
Winthrop Sargeant (December 10, 1903, San Francisco, California — August 15, 1986, Salisbury, Connecticut) was an American music critic, violinist, and writer.
Zan Stewart
Zan Stewart is an American jazz writer, musician and former disc jockey.
Zan Stewart is an American jazz writer, musician and former disc jockey.