Tools for this page
Print

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

    (Flash is loading. If this text does not disappear you need to install the latest flash version)

    Not age appropriate for kids under 12, age appropriate for kids over 16; suggested age 15.

  • Is it any good?

    5.0

  • Common Sense says

    Great music video site spotlights indie artists.

updated 07.04.08

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 15–16

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    Teens might discover new artists or labels that don't get mainstream media exposure.
 

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Interviews with musicians show a range of behavior, from crude and partying to smart and socially responsible.

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.

  • Sex:

    Sexual talk in some music videos and band interviews. (One interview has an explicit joke about anal sex.)

  • Language:

    Some of the interviews contain profanity, including "c--k" and "f--k."

  • Consumerism:

    Has an ad for the Pitchfork music festival, which contains small logos and a link to buy tickets. Otherwise, no advertising.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    A few mentions of drinking/pot (some cautionary).
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Pitchfork.tv

Parents need to know that this online video channel showcases artists and labels that don't normally get mainstream coverage. Some videos and interviews contain cursing, crude humor, and sexual references, but in general, there's less of the slick, commercialized sex and violence than you'll find on many other music outlets. There's no social element right now, but Pitchfork plans to add chat, forums, and registration in the future.

Did this review help you decide?

Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about music videos in general and how powerful they are at getting the message of a song across. Why do some videos seem to not have anything to do with the actual lyrics? Who comes up with their themes? What types of issues do they address?
Tools and tips that can help
Want more? Get Common Sense recommendations delivered to your inbox.
Enter your email address
I am over 13 years old
Tell us your child's age
Why we ask
Why we ask
Providing your kids' age allows us to give you personalized recommendations for your family on our site and in our weekly newsletter (coming soon) - so you get better information, faster.Your privacy is our priority.

You are now subscribed to the Common Sense weekly newsletter!

To write reviews and create a public profile, complete your account set-up here.

Our Members Say

Use This Web Site? Review It!
  • What did you think about Pitchfork.tv?

  •  I think this Web site is

    for ages

  •  I also give it

  •  Any concerns?

  •  Any highlights?

  •  Love it? Hate it?

  • or to post a review
See all 1 member reviews

Most Recent Reviews

  1. Teen Reviewer
    Age 13
    davindie
    Lives in Maryland
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Great Site

    This is a great site for teenagers who don't like mainstream music to discover new music. The content varies with the song or interview, but is generally okay.

    This review...

    Helped me decide | Has useful details | Read my mind
    Flag as inappropriate

Find Web sites reviews by title

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z 0-9

More Great Stuff For Your Kids

  • New in Theaters

    Age 13+
    Terminator Salvation

    Terminator Salvation

    First PG-13 Terminator is loud, explosive, and dark.

  • Advice for Parents

    iPhones, Apps, and Preschoolers

    iPhones, Apps, and Preschoolers

    Do you let your kid use your smartphone?

  • Book of the Week

    Age 8+
    Room One: A Mystery or Two

    Room One: A Mystery or Two

    Page-turner full of kind, thoughtful characters.

  • Pick of the Week

    Swing, Batter Batter

    Swing, Batter Batter

    Best baseball games for kids.

  • Download This

    Age 2+
    European Playground

    European Playground

    Give kids a taste of Europe's languages and rhythms.