BBC 6 Music Newcastle jazz band and former Breaking Artist Knats are live in session from Salford, following the release of their album A Great Day in Newcastle. 2026-05-20 Marc Riley and Gideon Coe come together to play their music loves from every era and genre. 2026-05-20 To celebrate Dolly Parton's 80th birthday year, Amy Lamé meets her passionate fan community. 2026-05-20 Nathan and Emily's epic DJ set at the Indie Forever Club night, from the 6 Music Festival! 2026-05-20 Johnnie Walker tells the story of the Atlantic Records label, focusing on Solomon Burke, Wilson Pickett and Dusty Springfield. 2026-05-20 Johnnie Walker looks at how Aretha Franklin, the queen of soul, got signed by Atlantic Records, making her a global superstar and a key voice of the civil rights movement. 2026-05-20 BBC sessions by SEED Ensemble and Nat Johnson And The Figureheads, and Italian prog-rock from P.F.M, live in concert in 1975. 2026-05-20 Want to hear the latest tracks 6 Music have added to their playlist? Then listen here! 2026-05-20 Names in Songs returns. Can you hear your name in a well-known song? 2026-05-20 TV writer, actor, and comedian Phil Dunning chats to Nick about season two of Middlesborough-set BBC sitcom, Smoggie Queens. 2026-05-20 Lauren gets your Wednesday going with the most magnificent music. 2026-05-20 Craig celebrates your midweek wins for Wednesday, I'm In Love, and we hear another of your left-field music suggestions as we turn Left At The Lights. 2026-05-20 Hrishikesh Hirway and Kevin Morby join Huw to discuss their new albums and collaborative work. Plus we get to know The Guest List in Huw Are You. 2026-05-20 Nathan speaks to former session guest Pollyfromthedirt about the making of his latest EP, The dirt pt. 2. Pollyfromthedirt is an anonymous masked DIY artist from Darlington. 2026-05-21 Marc Riley and Gideon Coe come together to play their music loves from every era and genre. 2026-05-21 Amy Lamé explores the multi-generational fandom of Kate Bush. 2026-05-21 Dave Clarkson brings you a hauntological playlist from obscure locations of the British Isles. 2026-05-21 Another chance to hear the late Andy Kershaw's documentary on Bob Dylan's 1966 UK tour. Contains strong language. 2026-05-21 Catherine Wheel are live from September 1991, and there are live sessions by Sudan Archives, Penetration's Pauline Murray, and Cha Cha Cohen. 2026-05-21 Soundtrack the early hours with back-to-back music, plus exclusive BBC sessions. 2026-05-21 Chris Hawkins fires up Thursday with the biggest tunes and future classics. 2026-05-21 Nick's guest is actor Antonia Thomas (known for her roles in Misfits and Lovesick) who chats about her new BBC drama series, Two Weeks In August. 2026-05-21 Lauren's got the finest music to motivate your Thursday, with the best tunes old and new. 2026-05-21 Ahead of her appearance at the Hay Festival, singer and writer Skin chats to Craig about her book 'It Takes Blood and Guts', as well as her career in Skunk Anansie. 2026-05-21 Huw has handpicked music, old and new, plus we round up the gigs, shows and festivals that everybody is talking about in today's Gig Lisztomania. 2026-05-21