Critic and music biographer Mark Beaumont talks about his days manning the NME letters desk, what happens when pop parents bite back, defending negativity, misunderstanding Jay-Z's cheese, The Libertines and his final review, whilst also imparting plenty of expertise earned during a career writing for NME, The Guardian, Shortlist, Classic Rock, The Times, The Mail On Sunday, Uncut, Melody Maker, Loaded, The Modern Review and more. // Contact the pod: [email protected] // Follow the pod: @readslikeafour (Twitter + Instagram)

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