The UK is introducing strict caps on ticket resales to stop touts from inflating prices. Artists and fans have long demanded these reforms amid rising frustration with inflated resale costs and chaotic ticketing systems. Ticketing companies are pushing back, but the new rules mark a major step toward fairer access for fans. The Mic's Ben Dale reports. Hayley Williams of Paramore , Todd Owyoung/NBC, Getty Images On November 13th 2025, acts like Dua Lipa , Radiohead , and The Cure  signed a...

Sufjan Stevens’ ambitious “50 States Project” produced only  Michigan  and  Illinois  before he abandoned the idea, admitting it was more of a joke than a real plan. Despite its incompletion, the myth of the project endures, adding to the fascination surrounding his work. The two albums that do exist remain landmark achievements, inviting listeners to imagine the many states that never came to be. The Mic's Ben Dale reports. Sufjan Stevens , 2005 Over 20 years ago, a young Sufjan Stevens set...

LUX  blends classical, electronic, and pop influences into a bold exploration of spirituality, femininity, and sacrifice. Anchored by flashes of familiar flamenco-pop, the album demands close attention, cementing Rosalía as one of modern pop’s most inventive voices. The Mic's Ben Dale reports. LUX Album Cover, Rosalía In his 1992 song Anthem , Leonard Cohen writes, “Forget your perfect offering. There is a crack in everything. That’s how the light gets in”. These are the lines that inspired...