‘New music and a good night out’: Amy Winehouse film shows vital role of small venues
At the Dublin Castle in London, where the singer played, musicians and gig-goers say grassroots scene needs saving
‘With a Strat you can rule the world!’ Nile Rodgers, Bonnie Raitt and John Squire on the electric guitar that changed everything
How did a radio repair man make an instrument so sublime that it makes giants of music weep with reverence? As the Fender Stratocaster turns 70, we explore its extraordinary life
The Ed Sheeran decade: how the everyman megastar remade music in his own image
The internet-friendly relatability. The pick-and-mix approach to genre. The embrace of streaming to build a global audience. Every step this unassuming musician has taken in his career is now part of the modern pop playbook
The Diddy raid reminds us that it’s never too late for alleged victims to be heard
Years of work by alleged victims and advocates have led to an investigation of the mogul and a suit against Russell Simmons
Lizzo isn’t quitting music: ‘I quit giving negative energy attention’
In Instagram post clarifying earlier statement, singer says performing is ‘the joy of my life’
He was a hip-hop legend. Now, abuse allegations engulf Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs
Lawsuits and federal raids marred his anticipated comeback, with one of America’s biggest music powerhouses falling to inquiries of sex-trafficking and sexual abuse
How can we save British nightlife from collapse? Look to Germany – and its football
Small venues are the heart of our musical culture. Here’s a two-pronged plan to keep that heart beating, writes broadcaster and DJ Gilles Peterson
More than half of UK female musicians have experienced discrimination – report
Insight report based on data from UK Musicians’ Census also found 33% said they had been sexually harassed in the industry
Concert arenas urged to add £1 ticket levy to help small UK venues
Industry leaders say crisis-hit grassroots spaces are struggling to stay open as costs rise
‘Sneaky’ fees add up to 25% to UK music ticket prices, says Which?
Consumer body calls for a crackdown on ‘bewildering’ range of extra charges at big ticketing sites
Norfolk-based ticket touts found guilty over £6.5m reselling scheme
Lynda Chenery and Mark Woods convicted of fraudulent trading over firm that targeted Little Mix and Ed Sheeran fans among others
Vince Power obituary
Visionary festival and venue promoter who changed the face of live music in Britain
Vince Power, concert and festival promoter, dies aged 76
Promoter who opened first venue with proceeds of second-hand furniture business became one of the biggest players in British and Irish live music
Indie record shops boom in number – but supermarkets are deserting music
Data from Digital Entertainment and Retail Association finds there are now 122 more indie record shops compared with 2014
Beyoncé and Blondie song fund Hipgnosis needs to find a new tune
Investment fund’s shares fell as it cut the value of its music portfolio – either sell-off or break-up looms