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'''Stephen Thomas''' "'''Tom'''" '''Erlewine''' (born June 18, 1973, in [[Ann Arbor, Michigan]]) is an [[United States|American]] [[Music criticism|music critic]] and senior editor for [[AllMusic]]. He is the author of many artist biographies and record reviews for AllMusic, as well as a freelance writer, occasionally contributing [[liner notes]].<ref>{{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p301947|tab=credits|label=Credits for Stephen Thomas Erlewine|accessdate=June 14, 2015}}</ref>. Fans often refer to him as the [[Roger Ebert]] of music criticism. <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://forums.thesmartmarks.com/lofiversion/index.php?t93966.html;|title=Smart Marks Forum|accessdate=October 31, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=<https://thehustle.podbean.com/e/episode-119-stephen-thomas-erlewine-senior-pop-editor-at-allmusic/|accessdate=October 31,2017}}</ref>
'''Stephen Thomas''' "'''Tom'''" '''Erlewine''' (born June 18, 1973, in [[Ann Arbor, Michigan]]) is an [[United States|American]] [[Music criticism|music critic]] and senior editor for [[AllMusic]]. He is the author of many artist biographies and record reviews for AllMusic, as well as a freelance writer, occasionally contributing [[liner notes]].<ref>{{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p301947|tab=credits|label=Credits for Stephen Thomas Erlewine|accessdate=June 14, 2015}}</ref>. Fans often refer to him as the [[Roger Ebert]] of music criticism. <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://forums.thesmartmarks.com/lofiversion/index.php?t93966.html;|title=Smart Marks Forum|accessdate=October 31, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=<https://thehustle.podbean.com/e/episode-119-stephen-thomas-erlewine-senior-pop-editor-at-allmusic;|title=The Hustle Podcast, Episode 119|publishdate=August 15,2017}}</ref>


Erlewine is a nephew of the former musician and AllMusic founder [[Michael Erlewine]].<ref>{{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p74320|tab=biography|label=Biography of Michael Erlewine|first=Terry|last=Jenkins|accessdate=2012-05-11}}</ref> He studied at the [[University of Michigan]], where he majored in English, was a music editor (1993–94), and then arts editor (1994–1995), of the school's paper ''[[The Michigan Daily]]''. He has contributed to a number of books, including ''All Music Guide to Rock: The Definitive Guide to Rock, Pop, and Soul'', and ''All Music Guide to Hip-Hop: The Definitive Guide to Rap & Hip-Hop''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.halleonardbooks.com/product/viewproduct.do?itemid=331096&lid=86&lid=86&subsiteid=168&seriesfeature=&amp;menuid=9344&amp;subsiteid=168&amp;|title=All Music Guide to Hip-Hop|publisher=[[Hal Leonard Books]]|work=[[Backbeat Books]]|accessdate=April 24, 2011}}</ref>
Erlewine is a nephew of the former musician and AllMusic founder [[Michael Erlewine]].<ref>{{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p74320|tab=biography|label=Biography of Michael Erlewine|first=Terry|last=Jenkins|accessdate=2012-05-11}}</ref> He studied at the [[University of Michigan]], where he majored in English, was a music editor (1993–94), and then arts editor (1994–1995), of the school's paper ''[[The Michigan Daily]]''. He has contributed to a number of books, including ''All Music Guide to Rock: The Definitive Guide to Rock, Pop, and Soul'', and ''All Music Guide to Hip-Hop: The Definitive Guide to Rap & Hip-Hop''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.halleonardbooks.com/product/viewproduct.do?itemid=331096&lid=86&lid=86&subsiteid=168&seriesfeature=&amp;menuid=9344&amp;subsiteid=168&amp;|title=All Music Guide to Hip-Hop|publisher=[[Hal Leonard Books]]|work=[[Backbeat Books]]|accessdate=April 24, 2011}}</ref>

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Stephen Thomas Erlewine
Stephen Thomas Erlewine, 2017
Born (1973-06-18) June 18, 1973 (age 51)
Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
Other namesTom Erlewine
Alma materUniversity of Michigan
OccupationMusic critic
Employer(s)AllMusic, freelancer
RelativesMichael Erlewine (uncle)

Stephen Thomas "Tom" Erlewine (born June 18, 1973, in Ann Arbor, Michigan) is an American music critic and senior editor for AllMusic. He is the author of many artist biographies and record reviews for AllMusic, as well as a freelance writer, occasionally contributing liner notes.[1]. Fans often refer to him as the Roger Ebert of music criticism. [2][3]

Erlewine is a nephew of the former musician and AllMusic founder Michael Erlewine.[4] He studied at the University of Michigan, where he majored in English, was a music editor (1993–94), and then arts editor (1994–1995), of the school's paper The Michigan Daily. He has contributed to a number of books, including All Music Guide to Rock: The Definitive Guide to Rock, Pop, and Soul, and All Music Guide to Hip-Hop: The Definitive Guide to Rap & Hip-Hop.[5]

Erlewine currently resides in Austin, TX with his fiancée and her two children.

References

  1. ^ Credits for Stephen Thomas Erlewine at AllMusic. Retrieved June 14, 2015.
  2. ^ "Smart Marks Forum". Retrieved October 31, 2017.
  3. ^ [<https://thehustle.podbean.com/e/episode-119-stephen-thomas-erlewine-senior-pop-editor-at-allmusic; "The Hustle Podcast, Episode 119"]. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help); Unknown parameter |publishdate= ignored (help)
  4. ^ Jenkins, Terry. Biography of Michael Erlewine at AllMusic. Retrieved 2012-05-11.
  5. ^ "All Music Guide to Hip-Hop". Backbeat Books. Hal Leonard Books. Retrieved April 24, 2011.
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