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Great music video site spotlights indie artists.

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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.

Educational value: Teens might discover new artists or labels that don't get mainstream media exposure.
Positive messages: Interviews with musicians show a range of behavior, from crude and partying to smart and socially responsible.
Violence: Not applicable.
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).
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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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Is it any good?
 
Pitchfork.tv is a great find for the serious music fan, or for the casual listener who's interested in expanding his horizons beyond what's on TRL. The site showcases an impressive array of live performances, and visitors with long attention spans will enjoy the full-length films featured on the site each week. Pitchfork professes to be "an independent company with no investment dollars or special interests," and it's refreshing to surf a music site that's not bogged down with ads or sponsorship.
This review was written by Susan Yudt
 
 

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davindie
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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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