Latest articles by Will Simpson
“I must bow out of the band while I can still do so gracefully”: Eagles guitarist steps down
Steuart Smith has been diagnosed with ‘Parkinsonism’
Vast majority of independent artists cannot afford to tour, survey reveals
One in seven fund their career from personal savings
“We’re the people. You’re supposed to protect us. That’s your job”: McCartney and Elton take aim at AI law
Proposals would allow AI firms to scalp all existing content – for free
“Surreal and fun to play with Bob Dylan... I mean Timothee Chalamet”: Actor and James Blake play Dylan on SNL
Not quite complete unknowns, but definitely deep cuts
UK researchers create avatar-based platform for low-latency musical collaboration
It promises to let you play "in perfect synchrony" with your musical partner
Sabrina Carpenter has an 80% chance of winning the Grammy for Record Of The Year, says new study
Espresso is in the driving seat, suggests 50 years worth of data, but The Beatles and Chappell Roan are also in with a shout
“As soon as I walked on it was like being picked up and carried by the music": Zak Starkey plays at Cavern Club
He got by with a little help from his famous friends
As you might expect, Gary Numan has some thoughts on the use of AI in music
Are 'friends' artificial intelligence?
"George and Ringo, they’re both swing musicians”: T Bone Burnett on the country roots of the Beatles
"Almost everything he did with the Beatles was country," Burnett says of Starr
Neil Young's review of new Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown is in
Of Dylan, Young says: "Once he was on my bus and I didn’t recognize him and threw him off but that’s another story"
“He had that edge of deep authenticity in his voice": Springsteen pays tribute to Sam Moore
The soul man departs, aged 89
Trent Reznor’s favourite song of 2024 isn’t what you’d expect it to be
Industrial doyen reveals unlikely predilection for mainstream pop
“Ed really pushes himself”: Dani Filth on Cradle Of Filth's Ed Sheeran collaboration
It’s the most unlikely team up since Judas Priest and SAW
“There might be a new song happening very soon”: The Edge suggests new U2 single might be imminent
And band are “hoping to do some shows” in 2025
Ian Paice: "There aren’t many guys of my generation left playing what I call ‘powerful drums’"
It’s a matter of keeping fit and adapting your style, they say
“Kim Deal with Bruce Springsteen’s guitar”: Statue of Rory Gallagher slammed by fans
Wrong guitar and too feminine, it seems
“The music never felt like a safe choice”: Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross celebrate winning Golden Globe
It’s their third Golden Globe in all
Julian Lennon says that he's always been "very much on the outside" as far as The Beatles are concerned
“It’s news to me half the time," he says of the band's latest projects
“He was a great guitar player”: Which grunge icon could Joe Satriani be talking about?
Plus, he highlights the “only problem” with Yngwie Malmsteen
“Chuck Berry's manager ran onstage and tried to stop us. Valerie just pushed him off the stage and said ‘Get lost,’": The Liverbirds on life as Britain’s first female rock band
The Liverbirds on life as Britain's first female rock band
“Who wants to tell him?” Busking drummer unknowingly performs Chili Peppers song in front of Chad Smith
Busker performs RHCP song in front of an audience of one: Chad Smith
“Their unique blend of rock and reggae captured the attention of music fans and critics alike”: New Dread Zeppelin documentary is now online
It’s brought to you by Chibson
"Here's one: finish an album!”: Paul McCartney’s New Year’s resolution for 2025
He’s been working on “a lot of songs”
