Filter (magazine)

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The Strokes and Lou Reed on the cover of the Winter 2004 issue of Filter.
The Strokes and Lou Reed on the cover of the Winter 2004 issue of Filter.

Filter, the publication that promises us that "Good music will prevail," is a seasonal American music and off-beat entertainment magazine for the intelligent reader. It features sharp commentary and even sharper photos of up-and-coming musicians without the need to pander to a certain demographic. Each season's (Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, and Holiday) issue highlights a more well-known cover artist while also taking a look at smaller bands under the heading "Getting to Know." The magazine also includes reviews of forthcoming albums and DVDs, articles on more settled bands, and interviews with filmmakers ranging from actors to writer-directors.

The magazine also includes a mix tape of sorts with purchase. The "PSSST!" compilation CD often showcases bands highlighted in the current issues but also includes tracks from other artists just appearing on the music scene.

Filter prides itself on being a magazine for people who love music, and a certain kind of music at that. "With the demise of radio, and the rise of teen pop sensations, finding new and creative artists has become increasingly frustrating," says Filter on its website. The publication helps to bring indie music to the forefront without having to run articles on the bands holding the top five slots of the Billboard charts. It brings intelligent discussion from knowledgeable "scribes" to the table and trusts that its readers will be able to tell the difference.

Filter is published by Alan Miller and Alan Sartirana. Editors are Pat McGuire, Chris Martins, and Art Director is Eric Almendral.

Filter also has a music marketing arm which operates independently of the print publication.

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