The Line of Best Fit
Online music magazine
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The Line of Best Fit is an independent online magazine based in London, concentrating on new music.[1][2]
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Website type | Online magazine |
|---|---|
| Available in | English |
| Creator | Richard Thane |
| Editor | Paul Bridgewater |
| Website | thelineofbestfit |
| Launched | 2007 |
| Current status | Active |
| ISSN | 2754-7469 |
Content
It publishes independent music reviews, features, interview, and media. Founded by Richard Thane in February 2007 and currently edited by Paul Bridgewater, the webzine's name derives from a song on Death Cab for Cutie's You Can Play These Songs with Chords.[1][3]
Coverage
Album reviews by the webzine are used for music review aggregate sites AnyDecentMusic? and Metacritic.[4][5] The Line of Best Fit also publishes music premieres, exclusive live performances, podcasts, and playlists.[6]
The webzine has its own record label, Best Fit Recordings,[7] and since 2015, has hosted its own annual music festival in London, the Five Day Forecast.[8] It also presents a stage at SXSW.[9]