In acknowledgment of the fact that music journalism is still a bit of a brodeo, Flavorwire.com has put forward their list of 33 Women Music Critics You Must Read.
They’ve highlighted some outstanding music critics who deserve our attention, including but not limited to Donna Gaines, Jeanne Fury, Sara Marcus, Amy Phillips and Jaan Uhelszki. By the author’s own admission, not every great critic shows up on this list. Still, it’s extensive enough to point us towards careers worth of compelling music journalism and also to help educate anyone whose knowledge of the profession stops at Lester Bangs.
