Today 13:00 - 16:00
To celebrate the launch of the new 6 Music Indie Forever stream, Beth Ditto hijacks the Trunk of Punk. Plus, radio's greatest feature returns: Names In Songs!
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Wed Jul 22
Today 16:00 - 19:00
In celebration of the launch Indie Forever, Emily and Nathan battle it out in an Indie Sound Clash, plus Emily will be introducing you to her brand new show 'City Soundtracks'.
Today 19:00 - 21:00
Nathan chats to alt electronic duo ear about the making of their new album 'Rumspringa'. Ear's music uses samples, synths, and folk textures to create sprawling, immersive tracks.
Today 21:00 - 23:00
Gideon Coe plays his music loves from every era and genre.
Today 23:00 - 00:00
Adam Batty and AFRODEUTSCHE explore the cult appeal of MF DOOM's iconic mask, meeting with graffiti writers and bootleg artists helping to push it into the stratosphere.
Thu Jul 23
Tomorrow 00:00 - 01:00
Alastair Shuttleworth brings you an hour of opera, as interpreted by avant-garde heroes such as Laurie Anderson, Robert Ashley and The Knife.
Tomorrow 01:00 - 01:30
4 Extra Debut. Shirley Collins discusses her 1971 classic album 'Love, Death and the Lady'. With John Wilson. From 2017.
Tomorrow 01:30 - 02:00
Shirley Collins answers audience questions about her classic 1971 album 'Love, Death and the Lady'. With John Wilson. From 2017.
Tomorrow 02:00 - 02:30
Ray Davies talks to John Wilson about the inspiration behind two classic Kinks albums, 'Lola' and 'Muswell Hillbillies'. From November 2012.
Tomorrow 02:30 - 03:00
Ray Davies answers questions from the audience about the Kinks' 'Lola' and 'Muswell Hillbillies' albums. From 2012.
Tomorrow 03:00 - 04:00
Generation X lead the sessions, along with the Voluntary Butler Scheme and the Mysterines, while there's 80s pop from Yes Let's in concert.
Tomorrow 04:00 - 05:00
Soundtrack the early hours with back-to-back music, plus exclusive BBC sessions.
Tomorrow 05:00 - 07:00
Afrodeutsche sits in with the early morning breakfast show.
Tomorrow 07:00 - 10:00
Nemone sits in with wonderful music to start your day, including the Cloudbusting mix to banish the grey skies.
Tomorrow 10:00 - 13:00
Lauren's got the finest music to motivate your Thursday, with the best tunes old and new.
Tomorrow 13:00 - 16:00
Chris sits in for Craig, and chats to Piya and Sabrina from disco/funk group Say She She ahead of their UK dates. Plus, there's a very special Captain's Log of Prog.
Tomorrow 16:00 - 18:00
Emily has hand-picked music, old and new, plus we round up the gigs, shows and festivals that everybody is talking about in today's Gig Lisztomania.
Tomorrow 18:00 - 19:00
Emily Pilbeam sits in, reviewing this week's new releases.
Tomorrow 19:00 - 21:00
Start your weekend early with a selection of tracks from bounce legend Big Freedia, whose new EP was produced by the late pioneering producer SOPHIE.
Tomorrow 21:00 - 23:00
Gideon Coe plays his music loves from every era and genre.
Tomorrow 23:00 - 00:00
4/4. A deep dive into the mind of an artist.
Fri Jul 24
Friday 00:00 - 01:00
Get your fix of all the best new releases in one handy playlist.
Friday 01:00 - 02:00
New Album Fix on 6 Music with Matt Everitt.
Friday 02:00 - 03:00
Soundtrack the early hours with back-to-back music, plus exclusive BBC sessions.
Friday 03:00 - 04:00
6 Music goes back to the 90s!
Friday 04:00 - 05:00
6 Music goes back to the 00s!
Friday 05:00 - 05:30
Chris Hawkins takes you through 30 minutes of remixed, re-versioned and reimagined tracks.
Friday 05:30 - 07:00
New music and the biggest Friday bangers with Afrodeutsche.
Friday 07:00 - 10:00
Nemone sits in with wonderful music to start your day, including the Cloudbusting mix to banish the grey skies.
Friday 10:00 - 13:00
Jamz is joined by comedian Michelle De Swarte.
Friday 13:00 - 16:00
The weekend is basically here, so Chris is giving YOU permission to start the party early. That's right, let's Down Tools with LOADS of amazing tunes to get us going.
Friday 16:00 - 19:00
It's Friday, so Emily is out to prove that any song sounds better when it's played on 6 Music by Emily Pilbeam- so let us know what you want to hear.
Friday 19:00 - 21:00
Helping you ease from the end of your working week with joyful global selections.
Friday 21:00 - 22:00
Nothing but solid gold upbeat indie bangers with Nathan Shepherd; a throwback to the indie tunes you love with a sprinkling of the finest future hits.
Friday 22:00 - 23:00
Huge indie hits from The Walkmen, Stone Roses and Wet Leg!
Friday 23:00 - 00:00
Dynamic Artist living between genres lines, Emily Jeanne takes on the 6 Mix.
Sat Jul 25
Saturday 00:00 - 01:00
Turning back the clock to 2016 with some of the greatest dance releases of the year. Expect to hear bangers from the likes of DJ Koze, Skream, Floorplan, Peggy Gou and loads more!
Saturday 01:00 - 02:00
American artist Sofia Isella presents an hour of her favourite dark music, featuring Nine Inch Nails, Tom Waits, Ethel Cain, Perfume Genius and more.
Saturday 02:00 - 04:00
A mix of thoughtfully selected beats to help you concentrate. With tracks from Kelela and Coco, as well as iconic instrumentals from the Pharcyde and Georgia Anne Muldrow.
Saturday 04:00 - 06:00
Immerse yourself in this curated ambient mix designed to enhance your wellbeing and provide a musical haven away from daily distractions.
Saturday 06:00 - 08:00
Afrodeutsche brings the mellow weekend flow you need to hit that deeply relaxing vibe.
Saturday 08:00 - 10:00
Deb Grant sits in with a feast of great music and chat for weekend breakfast.
Saturday 10:00 - 13:00
Beth presents a new show on Saturday mornings.
Saturday 13:00 - 15:00
With an uplifting array of alternative R&B, global club sounds and leftfield electronica.
Saturday 15:00 - 18:00
Joining the musical dots, soul, hip-hop, house, Afro, Latin, electronica, jazz and beyond.
Saturday 18:00 - 21:00
This week's Trunk of Funk comes from one of the great names in jazz-funk, The Blackbyrds.
Saturday 21:00 - 23:00
Don's Saturday night selections cross time, space and genre. This week, he's got new numbers by Kareen Lomax, Daz-I-Kue, Omega Nebula, and Cornershop and Dicky Continental.
Saturday 23:00 - 00:30
Showcasing the very best blend of jungle, footwork, breakbeat and a few classics thrown in for good measure!
Sun Jul 26
Sunday 00:30 - 01:00
SHERELLE welcomes one of her favourite selectors, in the mix for 30 minutes.
Sunday 01:00 - 02:00
Celebrating 30 years of Underworld's anthem Born Slippy featuring in Trainspotting with a director's cut of nostalgia filled 90s rave tracks which soundtracked iconic films.
Sunday 02:00 - 04:00
Bask in the sun with this summery, curated mix featuring Four Tops, The Avalanches and Khruangbin.
Sunday 04:00 - 06:00
Singer and songwriter Kurt Vile curates a two-hour mix of chilled-out tracks.
Sunday 06:00 - 08:00
Afrodeutsche brings the mellow weekend flow you need to hit that deeply relaxing vibe.
Sunday 08:00 - 10:00
Deb Grant sits in with a feast of great music and chat for weekend breakfast.
Sunday 10:00 - 13:00
Eclectic music from blues to beats with poetry and live sessions.
Sunday 13:00 - 16:00
Ezra Furman sits in, bringing her own unique taste to 6 Music.
Sunday 16:00 - 18:00
Jarvis returns to the 6 Music airwaves!
Sunday 18:00 - 20:00
Revisiting conversations with Nick Cave and Warren Ellis, ahead of the Bad Seeds' homecoming show in Brighton.
Sunday 20:00 - 22:00
A chance to hear highlights from the first-ever Progressive Rock Prom at the BBC Proms 2026.
Sunday 22:00 - 00:00
Broadcaster, writer and dreamer Zakia Sewell provides the soundtrack to your dreams.
Mon Jul 27
Monday 00:00 - 03:00
Ezra Furman sits in, bringing her own unique taste to 6 Music.
Monday 03:00 - 04:00
Matt Everitt talks to David Byrne about high school combos, Talking Heads, Brian Eno and beyond.
Monday 04:00 - 05:00
Emily Pilbeam presents a mixtape of her personal selection of tracks from BBC Introducing.
Monday 05:00 - 07:00
Amy Lamé sits in with the early morning breakfast show.
Monday 07:00 - 10:00
Wonderful music to start your day, including the Cloudbusting mix to banish the grey skies.
Monday 10:00 - 13:00
Lauren welcomes you to a brand new week with uplifting tunes.
Monday 13:00 - 16:00
Craig Charles keeps the tunes coming to help kick-start your week.
Monday 16:00 - 19:00
Showcasing the very best of what Steve's listening to and supporting right now.
Monday 19:00 - 21:00
Nathan Shepherd hand-picks and shares his latest new music obsessions.
Monday 21:00 - 23:00
Marc Riley plays his music loves from every era and genre, in a tenuous link styleeee.
Monday 23:00 - 00:00
Matt Everitt presents in-depth, exclusive and revealing interviews with major artists revealing the pivotal moments and songs that shaped their lives and their careers.
Tue Jul 28
Tuesday 00:00 - 02:00
5/5. A selection of Skunk Anansie's appearances from the BBC Archives. Includes a 2009 session for George Lamb at 6 Music right up to an interview with Craig Charles from 2022.
Tuesday 02:00 - 03:00
4/5. Relive Skunk Anansie's 1999 Glastonbury headline plus tracks from their 2013 'Live In London' album.
Tuesday 03:00 - 04:00
3/5. 6 Music archive documentary featuring Skunk Anansie.
Tuesday 04:00 - 05:00
2/5. Big Joanie pick their favourite tracks from the band in a playlist celebrating the music of Skunk Anansie.
Tuesday 05:00 - 07:00
Amy Lamé sits in with the early morning breakfast show.
Tuesday 07:00 - 10:00
Wonderful music to start your day, including the Cloudbusting mix to banish the grey skies.
Tuesday 10:00 - 13:00
Lauren gives you the finest blend of fantastic music for your Tuesday morning.
Tuesday 13:00 - 16:00
Craig has all the Tuesday tunes for you!
Tuesday 16:00 - 19:00
Tuesday to Friday every week - live from Cardiff.
Tuesday 19:00 - 21:00
Nathan Shepherd hand-picks and shares his latest new music obsessions.
Tuesday 21:00 - 23:00
Marc Riley plays his music loves from every era and genre.
Tuesday 23:00 - 00:00
Matt Everitt presents in-depth, exclusive and revealing interviews with major artists revealing the pivotal moments and songs that shaped their lives and their careers.
Wed Jul 29
Wednesday 00:00 - 01:00
Alexis from Hot Chip plays his favourite indie by Animal Collective, Pulp and Royal Trux!
Wednesday 01:00 - 02:00
The story of the British teenager continues, covering the new romantics, glue sniffers, casuals and psychobillies.
Wednesday 02:00 - 03:00
Tom Ravenscroft invites Pulp frontman, broadcaster and author Jarvis Cocker to Peel Acres: the home of John Peel's music collection.
Wednesday 03:00 - 04:00
Elton John in concert at the Hammersmith Odeon in London in 1974, plus a session recorded by Hot Feet in January 2013 and one by Section 25 from January 1981.
Wednesday 04:00 - 05:00
Want to hear the latest tracks 6 Music have added to their playlist? Then listen here!
Wednesday 05:00 - 07:00
Amy Lamé sits in with the early morning breakfast show.
Wednesday 07:00 - 10:00
Wonderful music to start your day, including the Cloudbusting mix to banish the grey skies.
Wednesday 10:00 - 13:00
Lauren gets your Wednesday going with the most magnificent music.
Wednesday 13:00 - 16:00
Deb sits in for Craig, and celebrates The Strokes's seminal record Is This It. Expect nothing but music from 2001, as well as messages from famous fans of the band.
Wednesday 16:00 - 19:00
Gordon shares lots of stories about the making of The Strokes seminal debut, plus Rough Trade's Geoff Travis and Jeannette Lee talk about signing the band.
Wednesday 19:00 - 21:00
Nathan Shepherd hand-picks and shares his latest new music obsessions.
Wednesday 21:00 - 23:00
Marc Riley plays his music loves from every era and genre.
Wednesday 23:00 - 00:00
Matt Everitt presents in-depth, exclusive and revealing interviews with major artists revealing the pivotal moments and songs that shaped their lives and their careers.
Thu Jul 30
Thursday 00:00 - 01:00
Featuring folk artist Natalie Wildgoose.