I think reviews matter in the sense that the more buzz I see around a new/young band, the more of a chance I'll listen to them whether the review is positive or negative

Originally Posted by JoeSledger

Nah, I see it as "paid" advertisement.

Paid in what sense? We do it for free

Originally Posted by JoeSledger

I mean write reviews and receive free music in return. I'd write a good review for a label so they can keep sending me press copies of my favorite artists. Its a reviewer's perk for sure.

I wouldn't. We don't