Stardust, the French house trio, released their only record "Music Sounds Better with You" on 20 July 1998. The group comprised Daft Punk member Thomas Bangalter, DJ Alan Braxe, and vocalist Benjamin Diamond. The catchy track incorporated a guitar riff sampled from the 1981 Chaka Khan song "Fate." Initially released on Bangalter's Roulé label, it later saw a wider release on Virgin Records, accompanied by a music video directed by Michel Gondry. The song achieved significant success, reaching number two on the UK singles chart and topping the US Billboard Dance Club Play chart for two weeks. It received critical acclaim, being named one of the greatest dance songs by various publications. Although the group disbanded after a single festival performance, their legacy lives on through the timeless appeal of "Music Sounds Better with You." The trio's collaboration stemmed from their shared passion for house music, which became popular in the French gay scene during the late 1980s. Their journey to creating the iconic track involved a fusion of musical talents and a desire to produce something original. Despite the overwhelming success of the song, the members experienced mixed emotions about its impact, with Bangalter finding the attention burdensome and Diamond feeling overwhelmed by the song's popularity.

Scotland has a rich and vibrant musical heritage, particularly known for its traditional music, including Scottish folk music. This musical tradition has endured and evolved over the centuries, encompassing various styles such as ballads, reels, jigs, and airs. The bagpipes are synonymous with Scottish music and have played a prominent role in shaping the country's traditional sound. Other notable Scottish instruments include the tin whistle, accordion, and fiddle.The origins of Scottish music trace back over 2,300 years, with the discovery of Europe's oldest surviving stringed instrument on the Isle of Skye. This ancient musical legacy has been carried forward by influential figures and musicians throughout history. From the medieval period to the present day, Scotland has produced a myriad of talented musicians and bands spanning diverse genres, including rock, pop, and dance.Notable contemporary Scottish musicians include Calvin Harris, Paolo Nutini, Amy Macdonald, Lewis Capaldi, and many others. Additionally, successful bands originating from Scotland include Travis, Simple Minds, and The Fratellis. Scotland's music scene is celebrated through various festivals such as TRNSMT, Celtic Connections, and the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, as well as prestigious awards like the Scottish Album of the Year Award and the Scots Trad Music Awards. With such a rich and diverse musical landscape, Scotland continues to be a powerhouse in the global music industry.

Wales has a rich musical history, with a strong tradition of folk music, choral performance, and religious music. The country's music scene has evolved to include rock, Welsh language lyricism, modern folk, jazz, pop, and electronic music. Notable music scenes include the Newport rock scene and the Cardiff music scene, which has been labeled 'Music City' due to its high number of independent music venues. Welsh music has been used as a primary form of communication, with a history of folk music related to Celtic music and distinctive instrumentation and song types. The country has a tradition of harmony and part singing, with well-developed vertical harmony dating back to the 1600s. The music of Wales is often associated with male voice choirs and has enjoyed a worldwide reputation in this field, especially through sporting events like rugby. The development of hymn singing in Wales is closely tied with the Welsh Methodist revival of the late 18th century, with hymns popularized by writers such as William Williams and the publication of Llyfr Tonau Cynulleidfaol by John Roberts in 1859.

Cornwall, a Celtic nation with a rich musical history, boasts a diverse musical scene spanning traditional folk music, pipers, brass and silver bands, male voice choirs, classical, electronic, and popular music. In medieval times, the region saw performances of 'Miracle Plays' in the Cornish language, accompanied by minstrels hired for saints' day celebrations. The 18th and 19th centuries witnessed a revival of patronage, dance music manuscripts, and the flourishing of festivals, mumming, and guise dancing. However, the nonconformist and temperance movements of the 19th century led to the decline of many customs. Yet, some traditions persevered, such as the Furry Dance in Helston and the singing of the "Sans Day Carol." Cornish folk songs like "Sweet Nightingale" and "Lamorna" have endured, with some lyrics in the Cornish language. Notably, the unofficial Cornish national anthem, "Trelawny," is a favorite among rugby fans, while "Bro Goth Agan Tasow" serves as the anthem for Gorseth Kernow. The region's musical heritage has been preserved in Sabine Baring-Gould's compilation, "Songs of the West," featuring folk songs from Devon and Cornwall.

The roots of music in Italy can be traced back to ancient Rome, with significant developments occurring before 1500. From as early as the 3rd century, the singing of Psalms with refrains of Alleluia in Rome can be attested. St. Ambrose introduced antiphonal psalmody to the West in 386, and Pope Celestine I contributed to the Roman Rite by introducing responsorial singing of a Gradual. The earliest extant music in the West is plainsong, which was largely developed between the 7th and 12th centuries. Italy saw the thriving of several chant traditions simultaneously, including Ambrosian chant in Milan, Old Roman chant in Rome, and Beneventan chant in Benevento and Montecassino. Gregorian chant, which supplanted these indigenous traditions, was later strongly identified with Rome. Guido d'Arezzo's innovations in musical notation and education revolutionized the learning and recording of chants. Italy's medieval developments in musical notation and construction techniques for musical instruments laid the foundation for the European classical musical tradition. The troubadour influence in Italy led to a gradual shift from writing in Latin to the local language, championed by figures like Dante. Italian secular music was largely the province of jongleurs, troubadours, and mimes, contributing to a melting pot of musical styles at the Sicilian court. This period also saw the development of Italian folk hymns known as spiritual laude.