A great mix of music for the weekend, including a featured album by Suede.
Katie Puckrik sits in for Mary Anne Hobbs and chats to Jim Kerr of Simple Minds, who are currently on tour in the UK. Show more
Forty-five years ago, almost to the day, Paul McCartney announced the break-up of the Beatles. Huey marks the years since the demise of the most important band that ever was. Show more
Liz chats to musician, author, musicologist, antiquary and social commentator Julian Cop, who first came to prominence as frontman of Liverpool post-punk act the Teardrop Explodes. Show more
Gilles is joined for a chat by US soul singer Jarrod Lawson. Show more
Craig Charles goes back to 1975 in The Funk and Soul Years. Show more
Tom is joined by Cologne-based Canadian musician Chilly Gonzales, who curates the After Hour and shares a fascinating insight into how modern music has developed from church music. Show more
Alex Neilson of Trembling Bells joins Stuart to share records under the loose theme of new British folk music, including tracks by Heather Leigh, Richard Youngs and Vibracathedral. Show more
The week's highlights include Shaun Ryder discussing the Black Grape reunion, the Unthanks' Easter Folk special, Ghostpoet in session and Squarepusher talking about his new album. Show more
The New Music Playlist in one handy bite-size programme. Listen to the show live, catch up later on the iPlayer, and add the tracks to Playlister at any time. Show more
Chris Hawkins presents Catatonia recorded at Glastonbury in 1998, plus BBC sessions from the Cortinas and Wake the President. Show more
The Beach Boys Story
Episode 2: Episode 2: On the Crest of a Wave
1 hour on 6 Music
Available for years
Bob Harris charts the rise of the Beach Boys. The band are successful, but Brian is feeling the strain of touring. Show more