Writing music reviews
Remember, professional music reviews vary depending on a magazine and author's style - there is a lot of flexibility for creativity here.
Here are some helpful tips for getting started writing your reviews:
> Catchy intro: Include intriguing background info, breaking news and big announcements about the band. Let your audience know right off the bat your attitude toward this album.
> Review of at least three songs from the album
> Compare to other works: Let readers know how this effort compares to past albums by the band, or to other bands within the same genre of music.
> Conclusion: Urge readers to take action - buy or download the music (or not!).
Resources for your reviews
Metacritic - links to several new albums and artists
professional reviews - links to Yahoo!, Rolling Stone and other sites offering reviews
Amazon - read peer and professional reviews here
