Overview

• Carpenter told Rolling Stone she’s open to requiring concertgoers to secure phones in locked pouches after experiencing Silk Sonic’s no-device rule in Las Vegas.
• She cautioned that the move “will honestly piss off” her fans, portraying it as a way to avoid relentless camera zooms on her face and curb criticism over time.
• The proposal follows similar measures by Jack White, Ghost and Bob Dylan and reflects a broader push among artists to reclaim audience focus from screens.
• Performers who have adopted phone bans, including Silk Sonic and The Raconteurs, report deeper crowd engagement and a more communal concert atmosphere.
• Carpenter is weighing any formal policy as she readies her Man’s Best Friend tour, even as her forthcoming album has drawn debate over its provocative cover art.