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Macca Goes Weird - the experimental side of Paul McCartney
Author JR Moores explores the experimental side of Paul McCartney.
Linton Kwesi Johnson
Reggae poet Linton Kwesi Johnson reveals his cultural influences.
Nile Rodgers
Nile Rodgers, composer, guitarist and founding member of Chic, on his cultural influences.
OMD, Terraplane, The Folk Implosion
There's a classic BBC session from OMD, and Terraplane are in concert in 1985.
Pretenders, Primal Scream, Placebo and more!
Soundtrack the early hours with back-to-back music, plus exclusive BBC sessions.
Wake up to new music and forgotten classics.
Chris Hawkins fires up Thursday with the biggest tunes and future classics.
James Norton
Actor James Norton talks to Nick about his favourite music.
Live:
A deep dive into suitably great music
Lauren's got the finest music to motivate your Thursday, with the best tunes old and new.
Your early afternoon playlist with Questlove
Craig chats to musician, producer, film-maker and one half of The Roots... Questlove!
Emily Pilbeam sits in: Gig Lisztomania
Emily Rounds up the gigs that everybody is talking about in today's Gig Lisztomania.
Marika Hackman, Lewis Whiting from English Teacher, and Journalist Kate French-Morris
Reviewing this week's new releases.
Adult DVD in the mix
Start your weekend early with a guest mix from Leeds dance punk group Adult DVD.
Gideon as cerebral as ever!
Gideon Coe plays his music loves from every era and genre.
Ezra Collective
Dancing in London
6 Music presenter Femi Koleoso and bandmate Ife, pen a love letter to London.
07/08/2026
Get your fix of all the best new releases in one handy playlist.
