Well even if it's not a formal arrangement you will be doing other things. I have often given people feedback on things which I like.
>> And I don't know any (dance) music writer who is not involved in some other >> aspect of the business - DJ/producer, publicist (which I have a problem >> with, actually), or whatever. > > Ahem! > > Although to be honest, I did spend four years writiing about music while > promoting a club. Hell, i often wrote about my own events on multiple > occasions.