BBC 6 Music 5/8. The Smiths sign with Rough Trade. But who exactly are The Smiths? The answer to that question will haunt them for years. 2026-07-20 6/8. Meat Is Murder goes to number one, the tabloids go to war, and behind the scenes the strains within the band grow ever wider. 2026-07-20 7/8. Spring 1987. In a Notting Hill fish and chip shop, over chips and peas, The Smiths come to an end. 2026-07-20 8/8. The music stops, the lawyers arrive. After the break-up: the financial fallout, the legendary court case, and the enduring, undimmed legacy of The Smiths. 2026-07-20 All the football terrace indie anthems you need pre- or post-game. 2026-07-20 Soundtrack the early hours with back-to-back music, plus exclusive BBC sessions. 2026-07-20 Emily Pilbeam presents a mixtape of her personal selection of tracks from BBC Introducing, including a new Track of the Week from The Kitchen Sink Band. 2026-07-20 Afrodeutsche sits in with the early morning breakfast show. 2026-07-20 Nemone sits in with wonderful music to start your day, including the Cloudbusting mix to banish the grey skies. 2026-07-20 Lauren welcomes you to a brand new week with uplifting tunes. 2026-07-20 Chris sits in for Craig Charles and is joined by Josh and Ben from Getdown Services to chat about their new album 'Massive Champion', and there's more Original Pirated Material. 2026-07-20 Steve welcomes Yard Act to play live from the Maida Vale Studios. Plus, there is the first play of new music from Big Truck. 2026-07-20 Nathan and Deb reveal this week's Breaking Artist, hip-hop and R&B producer Dahi, whose latest single 'Running' features vocals from Childish Gambino. 2026-07-20 Gideon Coe plays his music loves from every era and genre. 2026-07-20 Who was MF DOOM? AFRODEUTSCHE and Adam Batty chart the life and work of the highly influential rapper, with help from DOOM super-fan Romesh Ranganathan. 2026-07-20 Spend two brilliant hours in the company of CMAT and her record collection in this 'best of' compilation of her summer 2025 four-part 6 Music Artist Residence. 2026-07-20 Extended highlights of CMAT at Glastonbury 2025. Plus, hear her performing 'California' at the 6 Music Festival and a brilliant session for Jo Whiley on Radio 2 in September 2024. 2026-07-21 CMAT in fine form at 6 Music, taking part in some record swapping with Cerys Matthews in May 2024 and talking to Grimmy about the release of 2025's Euro-Country album. 2026-07-21 It's a CMAT-themed playlist including some of her own, loads of her heroes and current artists she loves. 2026-07-21 Afrodeutsche has the best music - new and old - to start your day. Plus, there's a second pick from this week's 5 Before 6 DJ. 2026-07-21 Nemone sits in and chats to Nadine Shah about her upcoming BBC Prom where she will perform alongside the Royal Northern Sinfonia. 2026-07-21 Lauren gives you the finest blend of fantastic music for your Tuesday morning. 2026-07-21 Chris is in for Craig, and today he's joined by Matt from Cage the Elephant to chat about their new music, touring with Oasis and the mid-00s indie scene. 2026-07-21 Tuesday to Friday every week - live from Cardiff. 2026-07-21 Belfast noisemakers Makeshift Art Bar are live in session from Salford, playing tracks off their latest EP 'Marionette'. 2026-07-21 Gideon Coe plays his music loves from every era and genre. 2026-07-21 AFRODEUTSCHE and Adam Batty turn back the clock to explore the early life of MF DOOM, and explore the pop culture influences that left an indelible mark on him. 2026-07-21