Thank you for taking the time to reply - I appreciate it. I will give the game another go and see how the music is etc. I didnt make it out of the apartment - so maybe it doesnt play when out of that area and not in cutscenes? Still would be great to have the option for it not to be on in the apartment. And yes it's part of the vibe - but usually optional unless in cutscenes.
The "E" button I can work around as I use an Azeron controller and can just reprogram it that way.