Our Editorial Policy

Purpose

Devolved is an editorial website that exists to document music culture with passion, authenticity and creativity. While we are not regulated, we seek to publish material in line with the Editors' Code of Practice. We strive to deliver informative articles with accuracy, transparency and passion. The difference between opinion and fact will be clearly distinguished on the Devolved website. Reviews will be written and edited with integrity, avoiding malice. Devolved articles will disclose whether material benefits are received in the relevant article, and all editorial decisions will remain independent from outside influence. We do not accept editorial proof. Writers will avoid conflicts of interest, such as submitting material about artists with whom they have close personal or financial ties.

1. Editorial Principles

• Accuracy: Best endeavours will be made to check facts, confirm details, and source reliable information before publication.

• Fairness: We aim to treat artists, labels, venues, and audiences with respect, reporting on their work and views responsibly.

• Opinion: As a music magazine, opinion is integral to our voice. Reviews and commentary are subjective but will be written with integrity, avoiding malice or personal attacks.

• Transparency: If material benefits are received (free tickets, promotional copies, press invites), these will be disclosed within the relevant article.

• Independence: Editorial decisions remain independent of advertisers, sponsors, or outside influence.

 

3. Editorial Conduct

• Writers will avoid conflicts of interest, such as reviewing material where they have close personal or financial ties to the artist.

• Respect for copyright applies: use of music, lyrics, or images will follow UK “fair dealing” law for criticism and review.

• Devolved reserves the right to edit or decline submissions that do not meet standards of quality, fairness, or tone.

 

4. Tone & Style

• Devolved speaks with passion and conviction – we’re not neutral in the sense of blandness, but we strive for fairness.

• The magazine will mix sharp, punchy reviews with thoughtful long-form features and insightful interviews, always respecting the culture we cover.

 

5.Submissions

• Devolved encourages pitches from journalists. Please email editor@devolvedmusic.comto pitch news items, features, reviews and interviews.

• The Editor reserves the right not to publish any material that does not meet Devolved's editorial standards. 

 

5. Complaints & Corrections

• ​Anyone may raise a complaint via the contact page or by emailing editor@devolvedmusic.com.

• Complaints will be reviewed and corrections will be made where appropriate.

• If an article is corrected, it will be clearly marked as so.