| Stephen Thomas Erlewine | |
|---|---|
| Born | Stephen Thomas Erlewine June 18, 1973 Michigan |
| Other names | Tom Erlewine STE |
| Known for | Music critic, AllMusic, AllRovi |
Stephen Thomas Erlewine (born June 18, 1973) is a 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] He is also frontman and guitarist for the Ann Arbor-based band Who Dat?[2][3]
Erlewine is the nephew of musician and Allmusic founder Michael Erlewine.[4] He studied at the University of Michigan, where he majored in English, was music editor (1993-94), and then arts editor (1994-95), 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,[5] and All Music Guide to Hip-Hop: The Definitive Guide to Rap & Hip-Hop.[6]