Sasha Frere-Jones has left Los Angeles Times after less than a year. He joined as the paper’s cultural critic-at-large in July 2015. It is reported by the Times spokesperson that Frere-Jones has left to pursue freelance opportunities and to focus on writing a book. Frere-Jones had previously served at The New Yorker as a staff writer and pop music critic for nearly 10 years. For news from Los Angeles and around the world, follow Los Angeles Times on Twitter.
