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The 'Almost Famous' Effect: When Critics Became Friends.
The year 2000 saw the release of Almost Famous , a film that captured the beginning of a decline in music journalism and music itself. The story follows a young reporter who becomes embedded with a rock band, gradually losing his objectivity as friendships form. Today, that same dynamic plays out in real life: many music journalists hesitate to write honest and critical reviews because they fear losing relationships with publicists and/or access to artists. This softening of
Jade Read
Jul 17, 20252 min read
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