Neil Mccormick

Andrew Watt (35) on collaborating with rock legends and how Justin Bieber gave him that push of confidence and self-belief

Paul McCartney old and new, ancient and contemporary, come together on The Boys of Dungeon Lane, the 27th studio album of his post-Beatles career. The melodious pop genius of his youth and the venerable elder statesman of rock culture look back with rheumy, sentimental eyes on the memories and influences of his youth.

Is the era of Ed Sheeran 's chart domination at an end? This week, the Suffolk singer-songwriter revealed he has parted ways with his record

Is the era of Ed Sheeran’s chart domination at an end? This week, the Suffolk singer-songwriter revealed he has parted ways with his record company, leaving Warner Music Group after 15 astonishingly successful years that took him from one-man-band busker to stadium-conquering superstar.

‘Imperial phases’ in pop can see a musician do no wrong – until times change, and what comes next can be a roll of the dice

Has there ever been such a hype of wild expectation about such a lightweight pop trifle?

Has there ever been such a hype of wild expectation about such a lightweight pop trifle? Taylor Swift’s standing as the most popular musician in the world almost overweighs her new single, a cheery two minute country pop ditty celebrating the inevitability of love with melodious charm and light wit.

They came, they saw, they… did not do much else. When Kraftwerk, the greatest and most influential electronic group of all time, played on Thursday

He shoots, he scores. Harry Styles's first night at Wembley Stadium felt like an easy yet glorious win.

From Dr Feelgood to the Beach Boys, some of music’s biggest live acts now persist even after their original members have gone