Muse, “Will of the People.” U.K.’s Muse has taken on a variety of personalities over the band’s lifespan, now approaching three decades. From cutting edge alt-rockers to stadium rock revivalists and space-age prog pushers, Muse has spanned the spectrum. On the group’s ninth record, Will of the People, the trio has…

In 1966—against a backdrop of protest, riots, violence and thousands of Americans dying for no reason at all—The Four Tops released their signature song “Reach Out I’ll Be There” to a world gripped with anxiety and pain. On the song Levi Stubbs shouts reassurance to a friend in need,…

Muse performs at Oracle Arena in Oakland on March 9, 2019. Photos: Alessio Neri. OAKLAND — It’s not exactly a trade secret that nearly 25 years into its career that Muse is one of the best live acts in modern rock. The band’s ‘all in’ attitude toward its live…

Muse again dives into the depths of cinematic sci-fi on Simulation Theory, the follow up to the English rock band’s 2015, Drones. Riddled with infectious percussion loops and grandiose vocal hooks, the album creates futuristic atmospheres while maintaining the band’s signature approach. Simulation Theory Muse Warner Bros., Nov. 9 Opening track…

Photos: Alessio Neri MOUNTAIN VIEW — Muse continued their national tour Friday night with a nearly sold-out show at Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, and fans eagerly awaited their presence. Muse played hit after hit, each one with more energy. Muse opened up with “Dig Down,” which although it started off slow,…

Muse performs at Oracle Arena in Oakland on Dec. 15, 2015. Roman Gokhman/STAFF. While English trio Muse was making terrific prog-rock records in the early 2000s, Americans largely ignored them. The Bay Area and other large metropolises notwithstanding, Muse didn’t break out until 2009’s The Resistance, the first of three sub-par efforts…