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The Story of Classical is your essential nine-part companion guide to classical music. In each of our commentaries, we unlock the mystery and beauty of every musical period—from the Middle Ages to the present day—by chronicling an encounter between vital figures in music history.

Welcome to 100 Best Albums Radio, where we reveal our definitive list of the greatest albums ever made. Assembled with the help of artists and experts, it’s a love letter to the records that have shaped the world we live and listen in. Below you’ll find the official countdown, daily radio episodes with our hosts’ reactions, and stories behind each of the albums. Dive in, (re)discover some classics, and see if your favorite albums made our list.

Follow this show, because Apple Music Today is a daily series that highlights one song from Apple Music's catalog of over 100 million and digs into the story behind it. From massive hits to sleeper cuts to the newest surprise drop, our Apple Music hosts dive in across genres and decades to unpack untold stories about the music that soundtracks our lives, 365 days a year. Best of all, with an Apple Music subscription you get to hear the songs in full!

With his Apple Music radio show, producer Ikky is ushering in a new era of Punjabi music. On Punjabi Takeover Radio, the Toronto-based artist (and Apple Music Up Next Local alum) takes listeners on a journey into the genre—where it’s been, where it is now, and where it’s going. Ikky shares his story while narrating the history of Punjabi music and connecting collaborators, influences, and inspirations. From India to the UK to Canada to US and across the world, the Punjabi Takeover is officially here.

Since 2011, Soulection has been a global creative hub for innovative musicians, crate-digging DJs, and open-minded fans. What began as an independent radio show has blossomed into a worldwide community united in a borderless, genre-bending musical movement. It’s a testament to Soulection staying true to its roots in the age of digital music, from putting out independent releases with producers such as Ta-ku, Sango, Dpat, and Atu to being the first collective invited to play Coachella. Today, Soulection exists as an Apple Music show, an independent music label, a festival (Soulection Experience), and a world-touring concert and clothing line. Soulection Radio is now airing on Apple Music 1 Sundays 9 am LA | 12 pm NY | 5 pm LDN | #SoulectionSundays

Bollywood multi-hyphenate Armaan Malik presents Only Just Begun, a six-episode radio show in which he peels back the layers of his life and career while previewing songs from his latest LP of the same name. He digs deep into everything from his journey into stardom to his personal struggles, while joined by a raft of family, friends and music guests—including Salim Merchant and Calum Scott—and with each episode soundtracked by handpicked favourites.