Latest articles by Will Simpson
“A lot of time, one mic, and a kick and a snare is the best sound”: Producer Jeff Bhasker on capturing ‘retro’ drum sounds
Jeff Bhasker on how he's captured retro drum sounds
“She has left an indelible mark on the word and an unfillable chasm in our hearts”: Teenage prodigy Nell Smith dies at 17
Flaming Lips collaborator Nell Smith dies in car crash, aged 17
“We are tired of touts abusing the ticket marketplace”: New survey finds that touts make £145 million each year from UK music fans
New survey finds touts make £145 million out of UK music fans each year
"So composed, she’s graceful, she’s gracious”: Sabrina Carpenter on Taylor Swift
Sabrina Carpenter sings praises of Taylor Swift
"I have not thought lyrically since about the year 2000...”: Henry Rollins on why he’s done with music
Henry Rollins on why he's done with music
“Basically, shut the hell up!” How Cyndi Lauper defended Yoko Ono against the British press
Cyndi Lauper on her friendship with Yoko Ono and why Madonna should have sang on We Are The World.
“It was left to me to protect the legacy”: Johnny Marr hits back over Morrissey’s Smiths trademark claims
Johnny Marr refutes Morrissey's claims over Smiths trademark and Greatest Hits album
“It’s fantastic to see them giving back to grassroots music”: Coldplay announce stadium shows that will give back to the grassroots
Coldplay's stadium shows will give back to grassroots venues
"If it were up to just him, he’d be back on tour… but it's not up to just him”: ‘Irreconcilable differences’ means it’s the end of the road for REO Speedwagon
REO Speedwagon to quit touring at the end of the year
“People are gone. The band is different... we’re not that close anymore”: Shawn Crahan on the current state of Slipknot
Shawn 'Clown' Crahan on the current state of Slipknot
“A mural in the centre of Manchester feels a fitting place and way for all his many fans to come and pay tribute”: Crowdfunder launched for Andy Rourke mural
Smiths bassist Andy Rourke to be memoralised by mural in central Manchester
Ticketmaster boss who hacked into rival’s IT system sentenced to a year’s supervised release
Ticketmaster boss sentence for hacking into rival's IT system
“I take full accountability for how I chose to handle the situation”: Farrell apologises, but Jane’s tour cancelled and band take immediate hiatus
Perry Farrell apologises, but Jane's Addiction tour is cancelled and reunion appears to be over
"You don’t like the ticket pricing? Don’t buy a ticket”: Gene Simmons' message to Oasis fans
Gene Simmons says that Oasis fans are "entitled to fuck off" if they don't like dynamic pricing
Jane’s Affliction: Fisticuffs between Farrell and Navarro put future of reunion in doubt
Jane's Addiction future in doubt after onstage fight between Farrell and Navarro
Europe’s largest online gear retailer launches Willy Wonka-style golden ticket giveaway
Thomann's launch Willy Wonka-style golden ticket giveaway
“An incredible man who cared about everyone and their well-being”: Family and friends mourn Tito Jackson
Tito Jackson dies, aged 70
“I want to surprise my fans and take them into a sound world like they’ve never experienced before”: Hans Zimmer announces 2025 tour
Hans Zimmer announces new UK and Ireland tour
"For different reasons, I went into them thinking that I didn't hope to get the gig": Why Eric Avery didn’t think he was a good fit for Metallica or Smashing Pumpkins
Why Eric Avery didn't fit he was a good fit for Metallica or Smashing Pumpkins
Capitol reissues seven Beatles albums from the years of peak Beatlemania
"Cut for vinyl from the original master tapes": Capitol reissues 7 US Beatles from 1964-65
Proposed new Smiths compilation blocked by Johnny Marr, alleges Morrissey
New Smiths compilation blocked by Marr, says Morrissey
Taylor Swift makes VMA history, as Perry, Roan and Carpenter wow viewers with memorable performances
Taylor Swift picks up 7 awards at the VMA awards
Paul Anka on how My Way indefinitely postponed Frank Sinatra’s retirement
New documentary on Paul Anka is premiered at Toronto Film Festival
