If you’ve ever left a gig with your ears ringing like a broken fire alarm, you’re not alone. That lingering buzz isn’t just an annoying souvenir from a killer concert—it’s a warning sign from your ears that they’re struggling to keep up. Long-term exposure to loud music (we’re talking 85 decibels or more—basically every concert ever) can lead to hearing damage. And unlike a dodgy festival burger, your hearing doesn’t bounce back.