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    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.

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.

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  • 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?

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    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.

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