The Young Wikipedians Writing the Front Page of Music History
A new generation of Wikipedia editors is actively documenting the underground music scene of the 2020s. These young contributors are passionate about ensuring that lesser-known artists and genres receive recognition on the platform. Their efforts highlight the evolving nature of music documentation in the digital age.
- ▪A group of young Wikipedia editors is focusing on underground music from the 2020s.
- ▪These editors are passionate about documenting lesser-known artists and genres.
- ▪Contributors like Kelechi Wisdom and Emilia are making significant edits to enhance Wikipedia's music entries.
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| Publication time | Sat, 23 May 2026 13:12:23 +0000 |
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ColumnsMeet the Young Wikipedians Writing the Front Page of Music HistoryRabbit Holed is Kieran Press-Reynolds’ weekly column exploring songs and scenes at the intersection of music and digital culture, separating shitpost genius from shitpassé lameness. This week, Kieran surveys a new class of Wikipedia editors shedding light on the underground music of the 2020s.By Kieran Press-ReynoldsApril 23, 2026Play/Pause ButtonPauseGraphic by Chris PanickerSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this storyWikipedia might be one of the only cool things left on the internet, next to Google Maps and that site where you can feed random cats. So much of the web has turned into bot farms and walled gardens, but Wikipedia is still free and run by volunteers.
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