BBC Radio 6 Music announces plans to launch a new extension for indie fans, available to stream 24 hours a day, only on BBC Sounds.
The stream will be dedicated to the biggest and best indie rock and pop from the 1980s – 2010s and will feature:
An extensive range of nostalgic tracks which have soundtracked listeners lives and memories. Audiences can expect to hear artists such as Arctic Monkeys, Florence + The Machine, Oasis, Pulp, The 1975, The Killers, The Smiths, The Stone Roses, The Strokes, The xx and Wolf Alice, with UK artists making up 70% of the playlist.
Some new programming, as well as historic interviews and live sessions from the unrivalled BBC Archive, which tell the story of UK independent music in a way only the BBC can do.
A programme which will platform emerging British artists, spotlight independent venues and explore the UK’s regional music scenes, past and present, celebrating the UK grassroots sector’s contribution to the rich legacy of indie music.
Music mixes to match listeners’ moods, as well as a chance to revisit indie-focussed playlists previously broadcast on 6 Music.
A simulcast of 6 Music’s flagship indie music show, Indie Forever (Fridays 9-11pm)
Samantha Moy, Head of BBC Radio 6 Music, says: “Since its launch in 2002, 6 Music has evolved significantly to embrace and champion a wide range of alternative music genres. This extension aims to honour 6 Music’s beginnings and apply the station’s curious spirit and storytelling strength to a sound and scene that is loved by so many.”
The new stream is a continuation of the BBC’s commitment to evolve BBC Sounds to represent the tastes and experiences of all licence fee payers and reflect how they consume music today, and to give audiences, especially underserved audiences, even more choice and value from the BBC. It will also provide new commissioning opportunities for the UK radio production sector, in line with the BBC’s commitment to supporting creative industries across the country.
The launch of the stream on the BBC Sounds app, web and smart speaker is planned for summer this year. It is subject to a regulatory process which is underway.
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