John Bergstrom

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John Bergstrom (born March 3, 1973) is an American music critic and journalist.

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Career

He is best known for his features and reviews on the international webzine PopMatters . [1] He is also a contributor to Trouser Press . [2] He has also written for the alternative weekly newspaper Shepherd Express .

Personal life

Bergstrom lives in Madison, Wisconsin with his wife and two children. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "John Bergstrom Biography" retrieved 2011-03-21
  2. "Contributors List" retrieved 2011-03-21