As a member of Generation Z, there are more than enough wedges between me and the boomers.
I wasn’t there during the heyday or endured the hard times when loyalty mattered most. I was born right before the turn of the century and that usually comes with its disadvantages. However, I’ve talked with many people my age who have their own channels dedicated to interviews, original content, and building an online community with loyal viewership. Unfortunately, all these resources are exclusively going to their own personal outlets. It would be a great opportunity to channel that energy towards the legacy media that our forefathers forged from the glory days of music journalism.
I have it on good authority that there are plenty of perspectives that can contribute alongside those who were there. Despite the age gap, I can promise it’s not lack of employees that should prevent the vintage magazines from coming out of retirement.
The days of RIP and Metal Edge Magazine seem to be retired at least for now. If anyone was interested, there could be passing of the torch to Generation Z to carry the banner for the foreseeable future.
There is no shortage of young fans eager to dedicate their passing time to building a network of connected freelance journalists to get interviews, original content, and build an online community with loyal viewership.
The holdup mainly lies in the inheritance of these outlets like Circus Magazine, Creem, etc. Most are inactive or post anniversaries annually.
There is a valuable opportunity to continue the legacy for the 21st century if they renew their domains and find the right people.
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