| November 1, 2025 
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I have become addicted to a few (more) things on my phone. One is Match Queen (essentially Candy Crush, but via RuPaul’s Drag Race) and the other is Setlist.fm, the website compiling set lists from concerts. I find it pretty much impossible to attend a show now without knowing what is being played, and when. Is that destroying the sense of wonder and surprise I may get from the live music experience? Yes, probably! And has that changed how artists approach touring? For some, it sure has. Marc Hogan spoke to fans, bands and people who work at the website (which is now owned by Live Nation) for this deep dive into the Setlist.fm effect. But if you want your sense of wonder restored, there is always Rosalía. The restless Spanish pop star is returning next week with a new album, “Lux,” in which she performs in 13 languages (that she actually learned; no A.I. here). Joe Coscarelli and Jon Caramanica chatted with her on Popcast about the project, her inspirations (including Björk) and her desire to create an absorbing artistic experience. That’s exactly what Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross have been doing with their film scores. After making their first under the Nine Inch Nails name for “Tron: Ares,” they spoke with Lindsay Zoladz about their movie music. Lindsay also reviewed Tame Impala’s latest arena tour, which is an interesting test for the introvert behind the band, Kevin Parker. And Ken Micallef told us about the Hot Club of New York, an intimate Manhattan listening space where the only music played comes from decades-old jazz 78s. Make a friend’s day: Forward this email! Get this from a friend? Sign up here. Follow us on X, formerly Twitter @nytimesmusic. Send your feedback on Louder at theplaylist@nytimes.com. Check out our full range of newsletters and subscribe to The Amplifier here. |
