Matthew Strauss is a Deputy Managing Editor at Pitchfork. With a focus on music journalism and culture, he brings a unique perspective shaped by his Long Island roots and his education at Columbia University. Matthew has been featured in various outlets including Lighthouse Hockey, Vanity Fair, and Yahoo Sports Canada.
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Matthew Strauss appears to predominantly cover music and entertainment news, with a focus on artist announcements, new releases, events, and shows. He also covers gaming-related content but to a lesser extent.
Given his coverage of private sector announcements and press releases related to the entertainment industry, he may be most responsive to pitches that offer exclusive access or insights into upcoming album releases, music festivals lineups or behind-the-scenes information about artists' work.
As Matthew's geographic focus is not clearly specified but seems to include the United States and Chicago specifically. Therefore, if relevant for your pitch, consider tying it back to these locations when reaching out.
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By: Walden Green, Matthew Strauss, Jazz Monroe
Stream new releases from Mavi, Jessie J, Plosivs, Crimeapple, Pink Siifu, and Blut Aus Nord
The end is nigh for Stranger Things , as the first part of the show's fifth and final season premiered on Netflix earlier this week.
By: Matthew Strauss
Two Detroiters tried (but failed ) to will their hometown Lions to victory during the NFL team's annual Thanksgiving Day game.
Xiu Mutha Fuckin’ Xiu: Vol. 1 also features the band’s takes on songs by the Runaways, Roy Orbison, Talking Heads, and others
By: Matthew Strauss
Drive-By Truckers were the musical guests on last night's episode of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert , and they brought along an old friend: Jason
Daniel Lopatin scored director Josh Safdie's new A24 film Marty Supreme , and he's now shared the details of his soundtrack album.
By: Matthew Strauss
Earl Sweatshirt, Lerado Khalil, and Sunny feature on the rapper’s Soulja Hate Repellent
By: Igor Shesterkin, Vladislav Gavrikov, Marshall Warren, Scott Mayfield, Will Cuylle, Casey Cizikas, Max Shabanov, Noah Laba, Dmytro Timashov, Matthew Strauss
Rittich gets the shutout, Lee and Holmstrom bookend the game with early and late goals.
A federal judge dismissed the musician’s case against Universal Music Group in 2025
