Stephen Thomas Erlewine
He is the author of multiple artist biographies and record reviews for AllMusic, as well as a freelance writer, occasionally contributing liner notes. Erlewine was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and is a nephew of the former musician and AllMusic founder Michael Erlewine. At the University of Michigan he majored in English, was on the student newspaper The Michigan Daily a music editor (1993–1994) and then arts editor (1994–1995), and DJ'd at the campus radio station, WCBN. He has contributed to All Music Guide to the Blues: The Definitive Guide to the Blues and All Music Guide to Hip-Hop: The Definitive Guide to Rap & Hip-Hop.
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Stephen Thomas Erlewine
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- Stephen Thomas Erlewine
- Born
- 18 June 1973
- Birthplace
- Ann Arbor, Michigan, U.S.
- Education
- University of Michigan
- Occupation
- Music critic
- Nationality
- United States
- Fields
- music criticism
- Languages
- English
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He is the author of multiple artist biographies and record reviews for AllMusic, as well as a freelance writer, occasionally contributing liner notes. Erlewine was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and is a nephew of the former musician and AllMusic founder Michael Erlewine. At the University of Michigan he majored in English, was on the student newspaper The Michigan Daily a music editor (1993–1994) and then arts editor (1994–1995), and DJ'd at the campus radio station, WCBN. He has contributed to All Music Guide to the Blues: The Definitive Guide to the Blues and All Music Guide to Hip-Hop: The Definitive Guide to Rap & Hip-Hop.
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• Name — Stephen Thomas Erlewine • Born — 18 June 1973 • Birthplace — Ann Arbor, Michigan, U.S. • Other Names — Tom Erlewine • Education — University of Michigan • Occupation — Music critic • Years Active — 1991−present • Employer — * AllMusic • freelancer • Relatives — Michael Erlewine (uncle) May Erlewine (cousin)
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- 1.artist. credits. Credits for Stephen Thomas Erlewine.
- 2.Walters, John. All About the Music: Web Site a Treasure Trove of Reviews, Bios. Redeye. Chicago Tribune. 28. June 17, 2003.
- 3.artist. biography. Biography of Michael Erlewine. Terry. Jenkins.
- 4.Smith, Ernie. The Story of AllMusic, the Internet's Largest, Most Influential Music Database. Vice. September 24, 2016.
- 5.Walters, John. Guide Editor: All Music, All the Time. Hartford Courant. D4. July 7, 2003.
- 6.Bogdanov, Vladimir. All Music Guide to the Blues: The Definitive Guide to the Blues. Backbeat Books; Distributed to the Book trade in the U.S. and Canada by Publishers Group West; Distributed to the music trade in the U.S. and Canada by Hal Leonard. 2003. 978-0-87930-736-3.
- 7.Hal Leonard Books. All Music Guide to Hip-Hop. Backbeat Books.
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