MusicTaylor Swift review: Pop's heartbreak princess dazzles in EdinburghThe star put on a meticulously-paced, endlessly entertaining show that delighted fans who’d come from as far afield as Australia, Japan and America.See moreLatest headlinesHow 'Swiftonomics' is impacting the music industry4 hrs agoScotlandABBA star's AI tech warning to music industry7 hrs agoHull & East YorkshireSaturday Subculture: 30 years of Glasgow club night10 hrs agoGlasgow & West ScotlandGig-goers concerned over venue's new entry time10 hrs agoWest YorkshireRecord store gives young bands chance to play live13 hrs agoFeaturesHow the Sex Pistols sparked outrage in BritainA few months before the song God Save the Queen was banned from its airwaves, the BBC tried to get to the bottom of the chaotic youth movement that challenged the establishment.27 May 2024CultureFive Elvis experiences around the worldA lawsuit called Graceland’s future into question, but fans can find traces of Elvis’s life, work, and electric dancing everywhere from Tokyo to Australia and Mississippi to Denmark.24 May 2024TravelFive of the best fado houses in LisbonFado singer Carminho wowed audiences with her performance in Poor Things. Here's where she catches fado in Lisbon, from the iconic Mesa de Frades to insider hangout Tasca da Bela.22 May 2024TravelWhy Abba's 1974 Eurovision win divided SwedenFifty years ago, Abba was triumphant at Eurovision – but a new documentary shows just how bittersweet that victory was.11 May 2024CultureA J-pop sensation's guide to Tokyo's music sceneYOASOBI breaks musical barriers both in their native Japan and overseas. Here's how they enjoy Tokyo's hottest live music, from buskers in Shibuya to concerts at Nippon Budokan.5 May 2024TravelThe 1980 song that prophesied the end of apartheidReleased during a grim period in its country's history, the groundbreaking crossover hit Paradise Road by black female group Joy promised "better days" for South Africa.25 Apr 2024CultureWatchFrisson: Why music can give you chills or goosebumpsWhy certain music can trigger a surprisingly physiological reaction. 6 Feb 2023MusicHow can music help our memory?We discover the power of music on our memories by meeting a care home resident with dementia.1 Nov 2022MusicHow can music enhance our creativity?We explore where our musical creativity comes from, and what happens to our brains when we improvise.25 Oct 2022MusicHow music affects our mental healthAs we grow, how do we connect to music and can it help us to heal?14 Oct 2022MusicCan music shape us in the womb?Why do we move to a rhythm, are we actually born to be musical, and how does music really shape who we are?14 Oct 2022MusicAntytila: The rock band that swapped guitars for gunsAlmost six months ago, members of the rock band Antytila joined the Ukrainian army.5 Sep 2022MusicJoseph Boulogne: The musical genius you’ve never heard of17 Aug 2022MusicHow Fela Kuti and Tony Allen created a new genre of musicIn the 1960s, Fela Kuti and Tony Allen developed a whole new genre of music: Afrobeat.23 Feb 2022MusicThe team that helps a man losing his voice sing an operaFaced with motor neurone disease (MND), Paul Jameson is reclaiming his voice through opera.23 Feb 2022MusicThe drum born from a mystical forestDeep in Argentina's Santigueno forest, a legendary musical instrument is made.23 Feb 2022MusicDid David Bowie predict the rise of Kanye West?David Bowie was a visionary on so many counts, but did he really fortell the birth and rise of Kanye West?23 Feb 2022MusicThe mystical instrument that speaks with the spiritsSounding a bit like bagpipes, the qeej is used by Hmong people in Vietnam to connect with the spirit world.23 Feb 2022MusicThe musical mountaineers serenading the wildernessTwo mountaineering musicians are combining classical music with the stunning scenery of the Cascade Mountains. 23 Feb 2022MusicThe composer whose brother took the creditThe unsung life of the composer Fanny Mendelssohn.23 Feb 2022MusicThe surprising human therapy used on dogsThese police dogs are no longer as stressed as they once were.23 Feb 2022MusicThe school beating the odds with musicHow a school in Bradford is beating the odds with music.23 Feb 2022MusicWhat is conscious hip hop?A hip hop trio claims the genre moved away from its roots of political messages.23 Feb 2022Music‘Paul is dead’: A Beatles secret message in an album cover?Why do some people think Paul McCartney secretly died in the 60s?23 Feb 2022MusicHow playing piano can save your lifeThe Pianist James Rhodes discusses the role music played in saving his life.23 Feb 2022MusicCan listening to Mozart drive you mad?What would happen if you listen to Mozart’s complete works – all 240 hours? 23 Feb 2022MusicMore Music13 hrs ago'Nile Rodgers finished a song I started as a teen'Alfie Templeman teases he may join the Chic icon on stage in Bedford.13 hrs agoBeds, Herts & Bucks18 hrs ago'I'm not actually looking for a man in finance'Megan Boni's 'Looking for a man in finance' TikTok has been viewed millions of times.18 hrs ago1 day agoNI singer Rose-Marie Kane dies at 68Originally from County Down, the singer and entertainer released 19 albums. 1 day agoNorthern Ireland1 day agoEminem claims first number one since 2020The US rapper gains his 11th number one, his biggest hit since Without Me debuted in 2002.1 day agoCulture1 day agoTake That Ashton Gate gigs lead to road closuresA number of routes around the stadium are to close ahead of the two sold-out concerts.1 day agoBristol2 days agoWhy is Taylor Swift so big? 'She wants it more than anyone'As she launches the UK leg of her Eras tour, we look at how Taylor Swift became pop's biggest star.2 days agoCulture2 days agoTaylor Swift defends Lady Gaga over pregnancy rumoursTaylor Swift supports Lady Gaga by calling calling comments about her "invasive and irresponsible". 2 days agoCulture2 days agoFolk singer 'shot in face' by suspected BB gunCara Dillon was one of two people hit in Frome on Wednesday evening, police say2 days agoSomerset3 days agoBirmingham Royal Ballet to perform at GlastonburyThe announcement follows the success of 2023's Black Sabbath - The Ballet.3 days agoEngland