Editorial policy

Local Music Review aims to make thoughtful, accurate writing about local music and listening. We distinguish explanation from opinion, check factual details and make clear when a point is interpretation rather than settled fact.

Accuracy and clarity

Writers should use reliable, relevant material for factual claims and explain specialist terms that readers may not know. We review names, dates and other checkable details before publication, and avoid presenting uncertain information as established fact.

Independence

Editorial decisions are made for readers, not to secure favourable coverage. A commercial relationship does not determine our conclusions, and we do not promise positive treatment in exchange for support.

Corrections

If you spot a factual error or a meaningful lack of clarity, contact us with the article and the detail in question. We assess correction requests and update the text when warranted, making substantive changes clear to readers.

Partner material and illustrations

Paid placements and other partner material are clearly labelled so readers can distinguish them from editorial work. Some illustrations may be generated with artificial intelligence; where used, they are identified accordingly.