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The magazine is named after the cable: the microphone in the booth, the line to the desk, the DMX run that fires the lights. Studio, stage and rig share the same cable. Most magazines pick one of the three. This one covers all of it, because the people we read do too — the engineer mixing a record on Tuesday is on front of house by Saturday.

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Kings Of Leon announce huge London O2 show for 2027

October 4

Kings Of Leon have announced a huge show at London’s The O2 for next summer. Find ticket details below.

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