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.
Singer-songwriter Andrew Duhon shares the best live music in his hometown New Orleans, from acoustic sets at The Tigermen Den to candlelit piano acts at Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar.
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.
Can't see your favourite act in the flesh? There might be a solution - but not everyone's a fan.
The actor has branded the singer an identity thief - but plenty of fans think they're the same person.
Hull's biggest music festival is launching as a new Community Interest Company to secure its future.
The Total Eclipse of the Heart singer is being treated in Faro, Portugal, where she has a home.
The Spanish star delights fans as she brings her highly anticipated Lux tour to the UK.
The study will explore the benefits of double implants for adults, says NHS hospital.
British singer songwriter M.I.A will no longer be the opening act for Rebels Rage tour after disagreement with US rapper Kid Cudi.
The Dolls say the decision was "heartbreaking" but add that the European shows will go ahead as planned.
Frome's Erin Rose has released two songs after record producers found her talent on social media.
The duo have converted the horse box into The Centaur Stage for grassroots musicians to perform.
The 80-year-old country music star said it will take some time for her to be "stage-performance ready" again.
The organ's restoration is part of improvements at St John's including new kitchen and toilets.
The gig is at the Coventry Building Society Arena in March 2027.
Uncertainty and rising fuel costs due to Middle East tensions are causing a headache say organisers.
The Icelandic star reflects on a phenomenal year, and the music video that let her go "primal".
