70: Ian Cohen (Writer / Music Critic): Music Writing Favors the Young, Hungry, and Naive

This week Jeremy interviews music writer / critic Ian Cohen On this episode we talk about Ian's life as a dietician for eating disorders, going to school in Kentucky, moving to San Diego, working at a talent agency, signing comedians, first albums he connected with, soundtracks, first album reviews, radio indie rock, enjoying bad music when you're young, first paid gig, going into writing full time, what inspires him to review an album, snark Vs critique, negative reviews, the Pitchfork rating system, year end lists, and so much more! For a bonus episode where Ian answers questions submitted by subscribers - Subscribe to the patreon: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thefirsteverpatreon Discuss this episode with Jeremy and other listeners: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thefirsteverpodcast Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/thefirsteverpod