As a DJ and receiver of various promos/press releases from record labels, I can confirm: yes, they're a waste of time. I get spammed so much by labels / distri

As a DJ and receiver of various promos/press releases from record labels, I can confirm: yes, they're a waste of time. I get spammed so much by labels / distributors / PR companies it's unreal. The content of the press release is almost always useless when it comes tor describing the product. Although sometimes it's useful as a filter for which promos to not listen to (i.e. superlative overload). Here's a couple example excerpts from some that are currently sitting in my inbox: "Simon’s signature sound, ‘Hideout’ is swimming in gentle drum pads and irresistible melody, yet maintains a deep and chunky synth. The Native American esque flutes are simple yet add all the intrigue to this track. " "Volume Two continues our voyage, to shores unknown leaving rich textures and undeniable grooves in our wake." It's a never ending influx of hyperbole. I realise it's hard to write about music, but there must be a better way!