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Music Culture

What Is a Gatefold Record Sleeve? Check the Package Before Ordering

Buying a record for its booklet or inside artwork? Get a picture of those parts before paying. A listing that says “gatefold” is describing a jacket that opens like a book. It hasn't yet told you how many discs come with it, or what loose items are included. You might be perfectly happy with a single record in that jacket. Or you might be expecting a double album because of the way the sleeve l...

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◷ Nov 4, 2026

Music News

RAYE at Hyde Park: The Presale Deadline Comes Before the Ticket Sale

Riley Green at Farmer Music Center: The First Announced Show and Ticket Details

Queens of the Stone Age in Europe: Nine June Shows, One November Sale

Streaming & Apps

Saved a VLC Playlist? Copy the Music Files Before You Move Computers

Audacious 4.6.2: Check Your Platform Before Chasing the Radio Fix

Is Strawberry Music Player Right for Your Local Library?

Gear

Sennheiser HD 650: Check Your Room and Output Before Buying

Sony MDR-7506: A Source-Based Review for Desk Listening

Koss Porta Pro Buying Guide: Check the Fit, Plug and Listening Space

Audio Guides

Audio Buffer Size: Calculate the Delay Before You Change It

When Should You Use Dither? Follow the Bit-Depth Change

Why Does a Stereo Track Lose Sound in Mono?

Music Culture

Why Does an Old Album Have a New Release Date?

Game Score, Soundtrack Album or Radio? Find the Music You Heard

How to Read Vinyl Runout Codes Without Guessing the Pressing

Our Concert Radar

Upcoming concerts across the US

  1. Chris Brown

    Chris Brown

    Mercedes-Benz Stadium · Atlanta
  2. U

    USHER

    Mercedes-Benz Stadium · Atlanta
  3. Trippie Redd

    Trippie Redd

    Aragon Ballroom · Chicago
  4. H

    HARDY

    Opry · Nashville
  5. Young Thug

    Young Thug

    United Center · Chicago
  6. Steve Lacy

    Steve Lacy

    Moody Amphitheater · Austin
  7. Jon Pardi

    Jon Pardi

    Round Rock Amp · Austin
  8. Moneybagg Yo

    Moneybagg Yo

    Stockbridge Amphitheater · Atlanta
  9. G

    G Herbo

    Oakland Arena · San Francisco
  10. SIENNA SPIRO

    SIENNA SPIRO

    The Castro Theatre · San Francisco

Times are local to each venue. Apple Music concerts ↗

Photo credits
  • Chris Brown: B.a.B swag · CC BY 4.0. Cropped/resized.https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:A1_Chris_Brown_2025.jpghttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
  • Trippie Redd: Krisknesel · CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped/resized.https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Trippie_Redd_Photo_by_Kris_Knesel_(cropped).jpghttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
  • Young Thug: MILLION DOLLAZ WORTH OF GAME · CC BY 3.0. Cropped/resized.https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Young_Thug_in_2021.pnghttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
  • Steve Lacy: C Elliott · CC0. Cropped/resized.https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Steve_Lacy_@_Rialto_Theatre.jpghttps://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/deed.en
  • Jon Pardi: TenPoundHammer · CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped/resized.https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Jon_pardi_2014.pnghttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
  • Moneybagg Yo: HOTSPOTATL · CC BY 3.0. Cropped/resized.https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Moneybagg_Yo_WHTA_2023.pnghttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
  • SIENNA SPIRO: Danielle Ernst · CC BY 4.0. Cropped/resized.https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Sienna_Spiro_2025.jpghttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

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