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From psychedelic pioneers to stadium giants, these artists turned their backs on the sound that made them famous – with wildly mixed results

A look inside the bands who made era‑defining albums while barely speaking, constantly fighting, and somehow holding it together long enough to create magic

A spirited adventurer, cellist Gautier Capuçon recently performed while suspended by wires high above the Alps, as Anthony Cheng reports

The Argentinian national anthem dates back to 1813, three years after the country split from Spain. Here are its patriotic lyrics

Our quick guide to the Spanish national anthem and its history

With punk, prog and classic rock dead in the water, 1980 saw post-punk, new wave and metal jostle for invites to mainstream’s top table

The 2026 Proms are almost upon us, with eight weeks of captivating performances at the Royal Albert Hall and venues around the country. And they kick off in style with the First Night of the Proms...

Spotify’s new method of distinguishing AI-generated music from that made by real people is laudable… but sadly flawed, says Tom Service

Conductor Sakari Oramo selects compelling works by Sibelius and his Finnish successors

Arcadi Volodos plays with emotional transparency, notes Michael Church

Cheap rent, legendary clubs and remarkable musicians: the American cities where rock repeatedly reinvented itself and changed music forever

From superstition to simply hating the song, these artists all had reasons to stop playing their most loved songs

A friendship built on mutual awe, creative sparks and sharp reversals — Lennon and Dylan’s brief, brilliant bond that flared, fractured and faded

BBC Radio 3 and BBC Proms controller Sam Jackson explains why public funding matters for classical music in the UK – and why he believes the future is bright. As published in Arts Council England's 80th birthday volume of essays, 'Made in England: Art and Culture in Changing Times'

David Crosby's 1971 album 'If I Could Only Remember My Name' was his masterpiece. But he had to go through a lot of pain to get there

These are the great ghost rooms of US rock – fifteen vanished spaces where scenes were born, legends rose and history left its mark