Pitchfork releasing quarterly magazine

Pitchfork has had a somewhat secondhand influence on the re-popularization of vinyl, namely by promoting the hip bands that have been the major movers in revitalizing the format (we're not judging; we too prefer our music on big 12-inch discs, maybe just for the larger album art). Now Pitchfork is playing a more major role in what we sentimental journalists hope will be the revitalization of print news publications.

Pitchfork founder and CEO Ryan Schreiber announced that the site, known for introducing the world to dozens of now essential bands (and giving hundreds of others their time in the sun), will be releasing a printed quarterly called The Pitchfork Review. The first issue will be available on newsstands as of December 14.

"We're in a unique position because we respect and understand the advantages of both mediums," Schreiber said. "The Pitchfork Review allows us to adapt our coverage to a format we deeply admire, in a way that we feel will resonate with people who are looking for a more thoughtful approach to music."

What new features readers can expect remains to be seen, but expect a healthy amount of the reviews you see on Pitchfork's actual website to appear in a more compiled form. Right now a yearly subscription for the magazine is $44.99, but a single issue at a Barnes & Noble will run you $19.96. Sure, the single issue price is a reference to Pitchfork's founding year, but that's still a lot to pay for a single copy of anything. Expect some content.