Standards & corrections
Editorial Policy
Readers should be able to tell what we know, where it came from, and what is our own analysis.
Sources and verification
For announcements, we prioritize artist, label, distributor, venue, and ticketing-company sources. We link to primary sources where practical, check dates and names, and distinguish confirmed facts from interpretation.
Reviews and ratings
Reviews reflect editorial listening and analysis. Scores are our judgment, not objective measurements or audience ratings. We disclose relevant conflicts and correct factual errors.
Automation and AI
Scripts and generative AI may help discover sources or prepare an unpublished draft. They do not independently verify facts or publish news. A human editor checks every claim and source before publication.
Media and rights
Attribution identifies a source; it does not supply a reuse licence. We record the basis for using outside images, video, audio and quotations before publication. Artist and label statements are distinguished from our interpretation.
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Corrections
For editorial questions, corrections or rights concerns, contact [email protected].