Latest articles by Will Simpson
“A testament to his courage, wit, determination and talent”: Two Ozzy Osbourne documentaries set for early October
BBC doc now confirmed for October 2
“It’s pretty rancid!”: The Divine Comedy’s Neil Hannon isn’t a fan of modern pop music
He recorded his new album Abbey Road, but says that "I don’t believe that Syd Barrett’s hand is on your shoulder or John Lennon is guiding your fingers across the piano"
“It’s policing black music”: Lizzo speaks out on the ‘racist’ origins of sampling law
“The first time people started sampling was... who? It was rappers in the '80s and '90s. They were sampling records because they didn't have access to big studios"
Matt Cameron explains why he left Pearl Jam and insists that the final Soundgarden album is coming
It'll have to wait until after the band's induction into the Rock N’ Roll Hall Of Fame at least
With A Little Help From His Friends: Jack White joins Ringo Starr on stage for a Beatles classic
Do you need anybody? Some famous friends, it turns out
“The whistling was a result of me having no guitar": The making of The Scorpions' Wind Of Change
"When the song went through the roof, the same guy came to me, bending over and saying: ‘Klaus, I was wrong. Please forgive me – you can kick my ass!’”
Actor Paul Mescal reveals the lengths he's going to to perfect his portrayal of Paul McCartney
He says that meeting the former Beatle and playing Blackbird with him was like "having an out of body experience"
Fred Again and again: Producer plays an extra set on a fan's rooftop after a Naples festival appearance
The producer has shared his whole hour-long jam on YouTube
“As soon as we played that, I screamed”: Nile Rodgers breaks down how he and David Bowie made Let’s Dance
The song was in a very different form when Bowie originally wrote it
“A unique, talented, and innovative musician”: Tributes paid to Blancmange's Stephen Luscombe
“Stephen along with Neil Arthur made one of the most seminal electro tracks, Living On The Ceiling," said Boy George
"Tommy just started out: ‘Here we come, walking down the street'": Bobby Hart on the evolution of the Monkees theme
Hart, who has died, wrote many of the band's hits with Tommy Boyce
“I’m so grateful that our music can be a vehicle for their spirits to fly”: Students at Flea’s music school pay tribute to Chili Peppers
It’s the third in a series of EPs the students have released this year
“Ladies and gentlemen, will you please welcome Ilan Rubin”: Dave Grohl introduces new drummer at Foos secret gig
And there’s another one tonight in Santa Ana
“It would be ‘Stop’ and then ‘Eject’”: Ed Sheeran reveals that plans for posthumous album are in his will
He’s got it all planned out
“A versatile tool for sharp, modern accents and cutting effects”: Zultan add to their effects cymbal range
They’re the Zultan Vortex and Razor Disc
“They’re all hyped up”: Marlon Richards says that the Stones have been recording a new album in London
They’ll be a new album and tour in 2026, he suggests
“An attempt to deliver tickets as fairly as possible”: Radiohead defend ticketing system
Ticombo were selling them last night
Deezer report that it’s now receiving over 30,000 fully AI-generated tracks every day
That's nearly a third of the total
“I’m hoping to go there and sit and watch myself doing it”: David Gilmour says he’d be open to a Floyd avatar show at the Sphere
It’s the second time in a week he’s suggested playing the Las Vegas venue
Jeff Beck, Roxy Music and Miles Davis all make the list of David Bowie’s 15 favourite tracks
List was made for a putative radio show
"The revolution has begun": New streaming platform launches promising fair compensation for artists
Coda claims that its algorithm “comes from the crowd, not the cloud”
Justin Hawkins backs up his brother’s criticism of Yungblud’s VMAs Ozzy Osbourne tribute
“It’s not authentic”... says the frontman of The Darkness
Five basses! Spinal Tap recruit Tal Wilkenfeld and Thundercat for bottom-heavy Jimmy Kimmel performance
Movie and album are both out Friday
