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Music News

Gang of Youths Set Compañero for March 12, With “Benny’s Video” Available Now

“Benny's Video” is here, but Compañero is still a March release. Gang of Youths' official album hub is taking listeners to the new music and to preorders, with Apple Music giving the release date as March 12, 2027. The prerelease page contains 11 titles. Only two currently have running times: “Things Take Time,” 3:16, and “Benny's Video,” 5:18. Together they make 8:34. Keep that in mind if the...

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◷ Nov 13, 2026

Music News

Roger Taylor Retires From Duran Duran: The Band’s Two Chapters Continue on Record

VetsAid 2027: January 29, Full Sets and a Joe Walsh Super-Set

Coachella 2027: Check the Pass Bundle Before the 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

Gear

TRS or TRRS? Check the Port Before Replacing Your Headset Cable

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO: Which of the 32, 80 and 250 Ohm Versions Fits Your Setup?

Sennheiser HD 650: Check Your Room and Output Before Buying

Audio Guides

Why Bluetooth Headphones Can Sound Worse When a Mac Call Starts

Red Audio Meter or Clipping? Read the Indicator Before Changing the Mix

Why Bass Changes When You Move Your Chair: A Room Modes Guide

Music Culture

Beethoven’s Op. 2 No. 1: Which Number Belongs to the Music?

Why an Album Can Flow Between Songs and Still Have Track Numbers

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

EDITOR’S PICK

LISTENING GEAR

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

Sony’s wired studio headphones offer a long cable and folding design. Compare the official specifications with RTINGS’ findings before choosing them for a desk or commute.

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Our Concert Radar

Upcoming concerts across the US

  1. Rod Wave

    Rod Wave

    Amerant Bank Arena · Miami
  2. T

    The Neighbourhood

    The Truth · Nashville
  3. Chris Brown

    Chris Brown

    SoFi Stadium · Los Angeles
  4. U

    USHER

    SoFi Stadium · Los Angeles
  5. Doja Cat

    Doja Cat

    State Farm arena · Atlanta
  6. Rod Wave

    Rod Wave

    State Farm arena · Atlanta
  7. T

    The Neighbourhood

    United Center · Chicago
  8. Olivia Rodrigo

    Olivia Rodrigo

    Amerant Bank Arena · Miami
  9. L

    LOS DOS DE TAMAULIPAS

    Austin City Limits Live at The Moody Theater · Austin
  10. D

    Don Toliver

    Mana Wynwood · Miami

Times are local to each venue. Apple Music concerts ↗

Photo credits
  • Rod Wave: Michealjordan45 · CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped/resized.https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Beautiful_Mind_Tour_Pittsburgh,_PA_4.jpghttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
  • 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
  • Doja Cat: Nate the Director · CC BY-SA 3.0. Cropped/resized.https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Doja_Cat_x_Amazon1.1_(cropped).jpghttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0
  • Olivia Rodrigo: Raph_PH · CC BY 4.0. Cropped/resized.https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Glasto2025-546_(cropped)_2.jpghttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

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