In talking to a person who at the time worked for a magazine in the music industry, I also learned that a predominant amount of content was sponsored - either s

In talking to a person who at the time worked for a magazine in the music industry, I also learned that a predominant amount of content was sponsored - either submitted and paid for by publicists, record labels, or another entity. I'm not a follower of "music bloggers" but I am aware there have been some sponsored content / pay-to-review type inorganic accusations thrown about as well. Payola never really died, it simply evolved and went digital.