Apple Music may not play for several reasons including issues with internet connectivity, problems with the Apple Music subscription, app glitches, outdated software, or even Apple Music service outages. Common causes include poor or intermittent Wi-Fi/cellular data connection, Apple Music app bugs, account or subscription problems, corrupted cache or app data, and regional restrictions on some songs.

To fix Apple Music not playing, these steps are often recommended:

• Check if Apple Music servers are down by visiting Apple's System Status page.
• Ensure a stable internet connection; try switching networks or restarting your router.
• Confirm your Apple Music subscription status and update payment information if needed.
• Log out and back into your Apple Music account.
• Force close and restart the Apple Music app.
• Update your device’s operating system and the Apple Music app to the latest versions.
• Restart your device to clear lingering issues.
• Clear the Apple Music app cache or reinstall the app if necessary.
• Disable VPN or check regional restrictions if songs won’t play.
• Verify your device storage is sufficient.

These troubleshooting steps typically resolve most playback issues with Apple Music.