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.
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.
The Grammy Award-winning music legend sold more than 40 million records and helped shape the sound of jazz-rock.
Officials confirmed someone applied for a permit to close the streets near Madison Square Garden on 4 July.
The collection belonged to Tony Calder, a music promoter who was behind the Beatles' first hit.
Director Rob Spring's comments came after disruption and safety concerns in previous years.
The forthcoming BBC six-part drama Hamburg Days charts the growth of the band from their beginnings.
The Big Burns Supper brought a bit of buzz to Dumfries - but it has now reached its "final curtain".
A Belsonic gig turned into a life-changing moment when a young fan was invited on stage by Zach Bryan to perform in front of 45,000 people.
The flute was sold by Brian Ellory, the son of session flautist Jack Ellory.
Concert-goers are being advised to drink plenty of water and wear sunscreen over the weekend.
People are being encouraged to use public transport during the all-Ireland Fleadh in August.
Katie Cocker, 30, performs a 12-hour live concert in aid of St Elizabeth Hospice.
