Music analysis: Have phones ruined concerts – or are fans just experiencing music differently?
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Music analysis: Have phones ruined concerts – or are fans just experiencing music differently?

There is a moment at almost every concert now where the lights dim, the opening notes start, the crowd screams and then hundreds of phones immediately go up.

For some people, it ruins everything, writes Music News Blitz’s Fatima Aziz. 

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Phoebe Bridgers announces surprise NYC show with tickets starting at $1
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Phoebe Bridgers announces surprise NYC show with tickets starting at $1

American singer-songwriter Phoebe Bridgers is performing a special one-night-only show at New York City’s iconic Madison Square Garden.

Earlier this week, flyers started appearing across New York City, advertising a Phoebe Bridgers show at Madison Square Garden, set for Thursday, June 4. 

Music News Blitz writer Grace Moore shares all there is to know.

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Leeds music news: No phones, more rooms and more ravers… welcome to the new Mint venue
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Leeds music news: No phones, more rooms and more ravers… welcome to the new Mint venue

A new venue in Leeds is set to open its doors in 2026 with a new sound system, a new no-phone policy, multiple rooms and more ravers.

The founders of the legendary Leeds nightclub, Mint Warehouse – and Mint Festival – have decided to level up from a 700-capacity club to over 2000, creating a second venue for all audiences. 

With over two decades of music and huge artists, the team has had an incredible run, from an intimate DJ-based venue to a huge outdoor festival - now Mint takes their next step.

Mint has forever been known for their electronic line-ups, but this time they’re extended to more, adding to their already upstanding legacy.

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