Fifty years old this month, Kraftwerk's single Radioactivity was a groundbreaking track that morphed into the German electronic pioneers' most political protest song.
In Japan, "idol worship" can be surprisingly literal, as superfans pray for coveted concert tickets at a centuries-old shrine.
In the middle of the 1960s rock revolution, a jazz trumpeter smashed chart records and briefly became bigger than the Beatles. Now aged 91, Herb Alpert talks to the BBC.
A new film about Michael Jackson's extraordinary but troubled life is due to open in cinemas. It's tracking to be very popular – but will it tell the full story?
Is the return of wired headphones driven by a simple desire for better sound quality or is it part of a backlash against modern tech? Thomas Germain tries to find out.
From helping people cope with age-related disorders to altering our perception of physical pain, music's impact on our bodies can ring loud.
The musician has plans to release a posthumous album and even reveals the name he has in mind.
Jeremy Allen White dials the boss live on air - then Stephen Graham gets Sam Fender to join the call.
The pop star describes the proposal from Travis Kelce that broke the internet.
Sir Paul McCartney's childhood home in Liverpool offers a rare glimpse into the early life of a global icon.
The musician explains a heavy moment thinking about the lyrics of a song from his forthcoming album.
BBC Click visits a simulator lab that allows musicians to practice performance in real-world conditions.
Records and collectables from Billy Nicholls, The Who and The Rolling Stones go under the hammer.
The Michael Jackson movie was questioned by critics but has been a hit with fans around the world.
To honour her Welsh fans ahead of her performance in Cardiff, the singer-songwriter gave us her rendition of Calon Lân.
Music in Action says the donation allows it to "remove barriers for the children we support".
Pride and a party as the Puerto Rican becomes the first Latin artist to headline a UK stadium.
Ramsgate Music Hall hosts the BBC Introducing gig as part of Everywhere at Once on Saturday.
The festival - which is ticketed but free to attend - is held on farmland in Dumfries.
R&B singer KWN broke out with the single Worst Behaviour, which she sold on a custom-built website.
Through radically different sounds, two musicians are reshaping how Bhojpuri is heard and understood in their country.
Redcar's Tuned In! is set to be handed over to a private operator following a £2m revamp.
The Radio 2 and 1Xtra presenter said he was now "concentrating on getting better".
The Everywhere at Once festival takes place on what would normally be Glastonbury weekend.
Essy Sparrow wins the chance to perform alongside headline acts at Boardmasters festival in August.
The new event will be headlined by Katy Perry, Teddy Swims, Pete Tong and Neil Young.
Stars like Fatboy Slim and Becky Hill will play small local venues to celebrate the UK music scene.
