Latest articles by Will Simpson
“An iconic band performing at one of the world’s most legendary landmarks”: Spinal Tap’s final act is coming to cinemas in 2026
It’s a concert movie, filmed at – where else? - Stonehenge
Oasis Knebworth gigs for 2026 appeared to be leaked... in the House of Lords
But Lady Taylor of Stevenage then says she was “speaking hypothetically”
“He played the role of a bass player very musically”: Thundercat pays tribute to Sam Rivers
“There’s a special place in my heart for Sam” bassist says
“This is what it feels like to be hunted by something smarter than you”: Grimes’ new track is from the perspective of AI
It’s her first single for nearly four years
“There is no possible way that I would do that”: David Gilmour shuts door on idea of ever performing with Roger Waters again
Plus his wife Polly Samson reveals why she condemned Waters as “anti-Semitic” on X
“For 60 seconds you’re allowed to be free, silly, the biggest rock star in the world”: How the World Air Guitar champion won his title
The championships’ motto is ‘make air, not war’
“You’re gonna get f***ing white bread”: Shirley Manson takes aim at the music industry, Spotify and Ticketmaster
She expands on reasons behind Garbage’s decision to “curtail” touring
“She had nailed her interpretation of that song before she came to the studio”: When Heaven 17 revived Tina Turner’s career
The soul legend recorded Let’s Stay Together in one take
“There are certain songs that I’ve written that are imbued with extra magic”: Graham Gouldman on I’m Not In Love
10cc’s classic turned fifty this year
“Deliver a light, open sound with exceptional stick definition and a gentle, airy wash: Zultan unveil new ALARIS cymbal range
There are a 14 of them in all, all handcrafted in Turkey
Meet the AI 'artist' that's earning four times the average wage in the UK
Blow Records has made £123,000 this year on Spotify
Over fifty artists to take part in Kate Bush-backed fundraising project for War Child
They have to 'respond' to her line in Running Up That Hill
“It’s just too emotional”: Seth Troxler is offering €10 an hour to anyone willing to help him clean up his vinyl
Half his collection of 12,000 is water damaged
“I realised how hard it was to play these songs”: Alex Lifeson makes a surprise admission
Bedroom guitarists are doubless nodding in agreement
“The envy of the world”: Irish culture minister hails basic income scheme for musicians and creatives
Another 2,000 places are to be opened up next year
"Stick with it. Focus…You've gotta put the time in”: Lars Ulrich’s advice to young artists
Drummer was speaking at festival screening of new Metallica doc
“He tried it when he came in and he said ‘I can’t do it as good as you, Ronnie. You get back on the drums.’”: When Charlie Watts ceded the drums to Ronnie Wood on a Stones track
Guitarist was behind the kit for Dirty Work track
“We all say things that are misconstrued sometimes": Zach Bryan attempts to calm furore over Bad News
His new song appears to depict an ICE raid
John Lennon originally wanted to “just throw away” Walls And Bridges and had to be persuaded to release it
Long lost interview also reveals his battles with the Nixon administration
Which 20th-century band are the top ‘rock’ act in 21st-century Britain?
According to PPL, anyway
Kylie, Zara Larsson, Kaytranada and Sugababes all lined up for Pink Pantheress’s remix album, Fancy Some More?
It’s a ‘re-imagining’ of Fancy That
"These people didn't f***ing know how involved Dom was in Ozzy's life”: Jack Osbourne backs Yungblud over Darkness criticism
“All I was trying to do was my best for your old man” says Yungblud
