In that sweet spot online before streaming and social media, people discovered music on blogs and webzines. None are more missed than cokemachineglow – founded in 2002, it grew to encompass a motley crew of brilliant, idiosyncratic writers and draw an intense readership of music fans. These critics have now published books and written for outlets like The New York Times and The Guardian, among many other accomplishments, but there’s never been – and never will be – another masthead so beloved and anarchic. Featuring a brand new introductory essay by editor Clayton Purdom.