Avicii’s final hours: Fans recount meeting ‘full of life’ DJ in Oman hotel night before death

Hotel staff describe Sweden’s biggest DJ as a 'gentleman' who wanted to see more of the Arabian Peninsula

Avicii dies in Oman at 28: Dance pioneer rejigged life after touring took its toll on his health

Swedish DJ's passing may provoke a wider discussion about the physical and mental strain of world-renowned dance musicians

10@10 podcast: Music and entertainment in the UAE with John Lickrish

The National is bringing you ten conversations with ten influencers to mark a decade in the region

Swedish DJ Avicii dies aged 28

Record Store Day in the UAE: the releases you should pick up

While initially founded as a celebration of independent outlets and independent releases, it wasn’t long before major record labels starting co-opting the buzz to launch new music from their roster of household names

The Backstreet Boys have endured for more than two decades - here's why 

Our writer was 11 when she fell for the five lads from Orlando. Times have changed – but not her teenybop tastes

Kendrick Lamar becomes first rapper to win Pulitzer

His album DAMN. was released in April 2017 and won five Grammys including best rap album and also  topped several year-end lists by critics

A decade on, the UAE music scene roars with progress  

The National at 10: Saeed Saeed takes a look at five concerts that changed the musical landscape of the Emirates 

Coachella 2018: Five standout moments from the music festival - so far

Here's a look at some interesting moments that have taken place from the concert festival 

Hearing loss causes Huey Lewis to call off 2018 concerts

Lewis, 67, said in a statement on the band's website that he experienced severe hearing loss earlier this year