Evolution of Music Distribution

Music critics lost their exclusive access to new music (correct)

Music critics gained more influence over popular opinion

Music critics became more respected in the music industry

Music critics began to focus on writing about older music instead of new releases

Critics stopped writing reviews altogether

Critics became more elitist and exclusive in their tastes

Critics began to reflect public opinion more in their reviews (correct)

Critics became more focused on the technical aspects of music

Publicize their views on new songs on message boards

Listen to albums before their release and preview them for the rest of the world in their reviews (correct)

Obtain new music simultaneously with laypeople

Promote new music to the masses through social media