Antony Blinken plays Rockin’ in the Free World in Kyiv bar – video
US secretary of state called on stage by Ukrainian rock group 19.99 to play guitar in rendition of Neil Young's 1989 hit song
March 2024
Joni Mitchell follows Neil Young in returning her music to Spotify
Neil Young to return music to Spotify as he attacks ‘disinformation’ across streaming services
February 2024
‘When they cleared the wreckage, it was all that survived’: 10 of history’s most irreplaceable guitars
As Paul McCartney is reunited with his violin-shaped Hofner bass, we look at equally iconic guitars, from Prince’s phallic symbol to Jimmy Page’s double-necked beast
December 2023
Neil Young: Before and After review – an acoustic solo trip down memory lane
Neil Young: Before and After review – with age comes tenderness
November 2023
Neil Young boycotts X over antisemitic Elon Musk tweet
Singer-songwriter joins chorus of disapproval over Musk’s agreement with tweet that accused Jewish communities of ‘dialectical hatred against whites’
October 2023
Don’t play the hits! Rarities are one of the great joys of live music
Laura Snapes
From the National to U2 and Taylor Swift, artists are digging beyond their best-known songs to affirm the connection they share with their loyal fans
July 2023
Not fading away: why older rockers still strike a chord with us
Letters: Readers respond to Jonathan Freedland’s article about the enduring appeal of the Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen and others
March 2023
‘Tours are no longer fun’: Neil Young lambasts Ticketmaster for ripping off fans
Singer-songwriter says ‘the old days are gone’ amid wider consternation at ticketing company’s pricing policies
January 2023
David Crosby: a mercurial musical genius who thrived through the chaos
Alexis Petridis
From the Byrds to CPR: David Crosby’s 10 greatest recordings
December 2022
Go out in flames or fade away? Rightwing Twitter rant rekindles dilemma for ageing rockers
Former Napalm Death drummer Mick Harris has sparked debate among musicians about how to tackle senior years
August 2022
Mo Ostin, US record exec who signed Jimi Hendrix and the Kinks, dies aged 95
Headhunted by Frank Sinatra, the head of Warner/Reprise oversaw classic releases by the likes of Neil Young, Fleetwood Mac and Prince
July 2022
Neil Young and Crazy Horse: Toast review – brooding ‘lost’ set from 2001
Steeped in romantic misery, Young’s unreleased, riff-heavy ‘sad’ album was worth the wait
February 2022
Neil Young to Spotify workers: ‘Get out before it eats your soul’
Young continues stand against streaming company, pinpointing CEO Daniel Ek for criticism
The networker
Spotify’s attempt to use the Facebook playbook over Joe Rogan won’t wash
John Naughton
Founder Daniel Ek’s bid to make the anti-vaxxer controversy go away ignores the fact that it is paying the US comedian to appear on its service
‘I wish I could’: why it’s hard for smaller artists to boycott Spotify
Graham Nash removes music from Spotify, calling company ‘enabler that costs lives’
Missing Joni and Neil? Here’s how to break up with Spotify
