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Claim Text: Of Dylan’s phone policy, the ever-contrarian rocker Damon Albarn mused in a 2024 interview: “If you start banning things, where does it end? I think you’ve just got to turn up and do your thing. People won’t want to be on their phone if you’re engaging with them correctly.”
Simplified Text: Damon Albarn stated in a 2024 interview that if artists engage with their audience correctly, people will not want to be on their phones.
Confidence Score: 1.000
Claim Maker: Damon Albarn
Context Type: News Article
Context Details: { "date": "2024", "person": "Damon Albarn" }
Subject Tags: Music Concerts Artist Statement
UUID: 5774dd3d-e21d-4704-9d1a-5b30d59454eb
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Created: September 30, 2026 at 7:05 AM (1 week ago)
Last Updated: September 30, 2026 at 7:05 AM (1 week ago)

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What We Gain, and Lose, at a Phone-Free Concert

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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/28/arts/music/phoebe-bridgers-phone-ban-lost-weekend-tour.html

Phoebe Bridgers banned phones from her 'Lost Tour' concerts, prompting a debate about the benefits and drawbacks of phone-free events. The author reflects on the experience of attending a concert without a phone, noting both the increased presence and the lingering desire to document moments.

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