Editorial & Authenticity Policy

Review Zoo – Editorial & Authenticity Policy

Our Mission

Review Zoo exists to spotlight alternative artists who create with intention, personality, and originality. We believe music is more than sound — it’s lived experience, creative risk, and human expression.

Human-Created Music

We prioritize and review music that involves:

Original human songwriting
Human vocal performance
Human-led composition and production

We celebrate the craft behind recording — from songwriting to performance to studio work — and we aim to support artists who are actively involved in the creative process.

Fully AI-generated music (where lyrics, vocals, and composition are generated without human performance) is not currently within our editorial focus.

Use of Modern Tools

We recognize that modern artists use evolving technology, including AI-assisted tools, for:

Editing
Mastering
Visual content
Workflow efficiency

We do not view responsible tool usage as a replacement for artistry. Our focus is whether the heart of the music — the writing and performance — is human-driven.

Our Review Process

All reviews published on Review Zoo are:

Based on real listening
Grounded in genuine editorial opinion
Written with human judgment at the forefront

We may use modern editorial tools to improve clarity and efficiency, but the perspective, taste, and conclusions are always our own.

Brand Alignment & Industry Partnerships

As a platform working alongside music industry partners, including professional audio brands, we are committed to supporting real musicianship, recording craft, and artistic authenticity.

Our goal is to uplift artists who invest in their sound, their voice, and their creative identity.