Matt Hoffman on Muck Rack

Matt Hoffman

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Bucks County, PA
As seen in: Ultimate Guitar, Mental Floss, Live for Live Music, JamBase, Glide Magazine, JamBase Music News, Relix, Jambands.com, No Treble, NYS Music
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Interview

What was your first job as a journalist?

Reviewing Jimmy Buffett's posthumous final release

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes

How is social media changing news?

It exacerbates the echo chamber and has the effect of reducing the net amount of critical thinking across consumers

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

Email

What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?

Don't let perfection (or fear of imperfection) get in the way of your pursuits. Leverage your network. Feel free to contact me!

What's your favorite drink?

Saratoga sparkling water

When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?

Spending time with my family and friends, playing guitar, or seeing live music

Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?

CREEM Magazine

What's the most common misperception about your beat?

That all "jam bands" are the same
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