Latest articles by Will Simpson
“I’m very, very scared for this next generation of writers”: Justin Tranter fires warning shot over the plight of songwriters
He says songwriters have lost out at the expense of streaming platforms
“It’s one of his classics”: Mariah Carey is miffed that her Michael Jackson duet is still unreleased
“There is an issue with his estate,” she says
The Cars are working on a new album using Ric Ocasek’s old recordings
New biography is out about the new wave band
Lady Gaga on why she quickly gelled with "incredibly gifted" Mayhem collaborator, Cirkut
"His technical proficiency is astonishing but also extremely musical - his musicianship is so well-rounded and rich," she says
Jeremy Allen White on the challenge of playing Bruce Springsteen, and how he approached it
White plays Springsteen in forthcoming biopic
“I didn’t think that Oasis were very good songwriters”: Placebo on drugs, Bowie and standing out from Britpop ‘like a sore thumb
Band have a new documentary coming on
“But there's no bass on there": Flemming Rasmussen is still confused by the Metallica’s production choices ...And Justice For All
Part of it was to annoy Jason Newsted, producer speculates
“It’s shocking”: Cardiff band decry the fact AI ‘band’ trained on their music overtakes them on Spotify
Holding Absence tell their listeners to “oppose AI music”
“We’re pretty sad”: Indie rockers The Beths have had their gear stolen
They’re currently playing on borrowed equipment
“An honour, it means a lot to me”: David Guetta is the World’s Number One DJ – again
French DJ wins award for a record fifth time
“I was just rebelling”: Which 90s pop princess recorded a grunge album that was never released?
It was under the band name ‘Chick’
“He relaunched himself for the first time without a mask”: A new BBC doc on Bowie’s Berlin years is coming in 2026
Includes interviews with friends who’ve rarely spoken before
“I’m so looking forward to an English summer”: The trailer for the BBC Ozzy Osbourne documentary is up online
Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home is on BBC1 this Thursday
“Yes you will be getting a new album next year. It is done”: Ronnie Wood confirms a new Stones album is on the way
And band are planning live dates
“I've gotta make the responsible decision here”: Avenged Sevenfold postpone tour after M Shadows ruptures vocal cords
Dates are set to be rescheduled for January
“He said bass is the most important thing in a rock song”: Andrew Watt on what Ozzy Osbourne taught him about mixing
“He was a literal genius”, says producer
“Music is fundamentally about connection": Tom Misch is now taking applications for Wildflower 2025
Applications close today
Celebrated violist appeals for information in the case of the stolen bow collection
Norbert Merkl’s collection plus three instruments were locked in a safe
Oasis tour film promises “deeply-moving” scenes of the Gallaghers repairing their relationship
Plus Familiar To Millions live album is being reissued
"We went to Memphis, ate a lot of barbecue”: Sonic Youth are teasing... something in 2026
Band have shared fond memories of recording the 1995 album
“Inspiring future rock ‘n’ roll stars”: Oasis launched project to fund music education by selling prints
But be quick - they’re only available for two months
"This change is about strengthening trust across the platform”: Spotify vow to get tough on AI slop
“It’s not about punishing artists who use AI responsibly"
“You actually had to be good at your instrument”: Roger Taylor and Brian May remember Bohemian Rhapsody
We were taking up “where the Beatles left off”, says May
