Apple Music keeps pausing commonly due to several reasons:

• Slow or unstable internet connection causing buffering issues.
• Automatic ear detection on AirPods or Bluetooth device connectivity interruptions.
• Using an outdated version of the Apple Music app or iOS software.
• Low Data Mode or Low Power Mode enabled on your device, limiting background activity or internet data usage.
• Other apps interfering or multiple apps running in the background.
• Audio quality settings like lossless audio enabled can cause pauses.
• Network settings or Bluetooth conflicts between audio devices.

To fix the issue, some recommended steps are:

• Restart the Apple Music app and your iPhone or iPad.
• Update Apple Music and iOS to the latest versions.
• Turn off Low Data Mode and Low Power Mode on the device.
• Disable automatic ear detection for AirPods.
• Reset network settings on your device.
• Download songs for offline listening to avoid streaming interruptions.
• Close other apps running in the background that may interfere.
• If using Bluetooth devices, try disabling and reconnecting them.

These solutions address the most typical causes of Apple Music pausing during playback and can help restore smooth music listening.