Krissi Murison
Krissi Murison (born 1981)[1] is a British music journalist and former editor of the NME.
Murison attended The Abbey School in Reading from 1993–2000, going on to study English Literature at Bristol University, where she edited the music pages of student newspaper Epigram. Murison joined the NME in 2003 as a staff writer. In July 2009 she became the first female editor of the NME.[2] The Guardian reported in February 2012 that there is "a widespread consensus (...) that Murison has done a decent job since taking over in July 2009."[3] Previously she worked for Nylon in New York.[4] On 12 April 2012 it was announced that Murison would be leaving NME to join The Sunday Times Magazine as Features Editor.[5]
References
- ↑ Brook, Stephen (April 5, 2010). "Krissi Murison: 'I have always loved the chase of finding new bands'". The Guardian. Retrieved April 7, 2012.
- ↑ Sweney, Mark (29 July 2009). "Krissi Murison to edit NME". The Guardian. Retrieved 9 May 2010.
- ↑ Hann, Michael (28 February 2012). "As the NME nears its 60th birthday, has its influence in music world waned?". The Guardian. Retrieved April 7, 2012.
- ↑ "Krissi Murison to become new editor of NME". Campaign. July 31, 2009. Retrieved April 7, 2012.
- ↑ "NME's Krissi Murison to join the Sunday Times". Guardian. July 31, 2009. Retrieved April 12, 2012.
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| Preceded by Conor McNicholas |
Editor of the NME 2009–2012 |
Succeeded by Mike Williams |
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