A music critic is also called music journalist and music writer. The job of a music critic is to write articles about music, artists, bands, etc. The usual tasks of a music critic are writing reviews of newly released CDs and records and conducting interviews with musicians, artists, bands, etc.

What are the qualities of a good music critic?

As with any journalist, a music critic's job is to write articles based on the information they have gathered. They listen to CDs, attend concerts and talk to musicians to get more input for the material they're going to write. The articles they create are based on both fact and their personal impartial response to the music, song or artist. They inform consumers which albums are worth buying and which artists are worth watching.

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