Latest articles by Beth Simpson
“Its values are in direct conflict with the message of the symphony”: Philip Glass pulls appearance at Kennedy Center
President has recently changed name of cultural venue
"It's unaffordable for 99 percent of people”: Fans call out Harry Styles for ‘insane’ ticket prices
Star is playing Wembley and Madison Square Garden residencies
“This is an offer of Peace and Love”: Neil Young gives the people of Greenland the gift of musicians
And he reiterates why he’s still boycotting Amazon
“The first step toward accessing mental health support”: Backline launches first support line dedicated to musicians
B-LINE links music professionals to trained counsellors
“More than ever, fans are also showing that they want to be out”: Over 700 gigs confirmed for Independent Venue Week
This year’s event is second biggest to date
“True icon … one of the greatest drummers of all time”: The world mourns the passing of Sly Dunbar
Drummer and producer played on over 200,000 recordings
“I regret and am deeply mortified by my actions”: Kanye West apologises - at last! - for anti-semitism
But is it too late?
“I’ve got my headphones over the bat ears”: Robert Pattinson made “tons” of ambient music on the set of The Batman
Plus he shares his favourite artists on Apple Music
“Bass players are the glue”: Mark Hoppus names his three (or four) favourite bassists
And the reason he sold his Banksy...
“Such wilful, fraudulent, and malicious conduct”: Chad Hugo is suing ex-Neptunes partner Pharrell Williams
Duo are no longer on speaking terms
“We’ll be back here sooner than you think”: Dave Grohl seems to confirm new Foos album is on its way
Plus he brings on stage miner who inspired Ballad Of The Beaconsfield
“That was a totally racist decision”: So why did the original version of Robert Palmer’s Addicted To Love get junked?
It was originally a duet with Chaka Khan
“We hope the record will make a positive difference”: Arctic Monkeys contribute brand new track to HELP(2) album
Project is a successor to 1995’s fondly-remembered Help album
“We hashed it out”: Jack Black and Kyle Gass have repaired their friendship
And Tenacious D will return, says Gass
Pro-Trump punks: "it's a bit weird" says Glen Matlock. Who could he be talking about, we wonder…?
Plus Jack White mocks Trump’s ‘accomplishments’ - "Trump smart. Good boy deserve Nobel Peace Prize! Dementia? What is? NO!"
“A meditation on responsibility and legacy”: Chuck D and John Densmore have made a concept album about ageing
No Country For Old Men by doPE is out in April
Taylor Swift to become youngest woman inducted into the Songwriters’ Hall Of Fame
She’s joined by Alanis Morissette and Kenny Loggins
“At first I was like, 'Oh God, what is he gonna critique me?'”: How Phil Collins guided his son Nic through his first big gig
Nic also took over on drums for last Genesis tour
Annual Music Venue Trust report reveals sector is “fragile” and “one shock away from a crisis”
CEO calls on government to make grassroots levy mandatory
“He had a massive impact on Australian culture”: Tributes paid to Midnight Oil founder Rob Hirst
Drummer has died of pancreatic cancer, aged 70
“He was a bit resentful”: Old colleague of Pink Floyd spills the beans on his relationship with band members
Tim Renwick was school friend of Syd and Roger Waters
“A look at the highs and the heartbreaks”: Trailer for new Take That Netflix documentary is online
But will it be as candid as 2005’s For The Record?
“A bad faith effort": Elon Musk is suing US music publishers association
He says they’ve used ‘monopoly power’ to force him to license music
