To mark BBC 6 Music’s 10th Birthday the station is broadcasting a series of live sessions all week, and we have some exclusive footage from each session. First up Lauren takes her show to Maida Vale studios and is joined by SBTRKT for a special live performance. The London producer had an amazing 2010, which included the release of his critically acclaimed debut album and remixing big name artists such as Radiohead. Watch the live from Maida Vale session from today below and hear a specially extended set from one of the UK’s most creative new artists, by going to the iplayer and listening again. Follow the conversation with #happybirthday6music And check back tomorrow to watch the next session(full run down below) this time from Paul Weller!
SUBTRKT- Hold On (6 Music Live Session)
SBTRKT and singer Sampha chat to Lauren Laverne
REST OF THE WEEK
Tuesday 13 March 2012
The Modfather (and 6 Music favourite), Paul Weller, is Tuesday’s special guest and he will be chatting with Lauren and playing songs from his new album, ‘Sonik Kick’s – along with classic hits from his extensive career that has been seminal to British music.
Wednesday 14 March 2012
Pos & Dave from hip-hop legends De La Soul will be talking to Lauren while playing classic tracks along with new tracks from their new live hip-hop concept album with French producers Chokolate & Khalid, De La Soul’s Plug 1 & Plug 2 present First Serve.
Thursday 15 March 2012
Jason Pierce’s Spiritualized will be joining Lauren Laverne Maida Vale to play new material from their eagerly-awaited seventh album ‘Sweet Heart Sweet Light’. They’ll also be delving into their back-catalogue for your listening pleasure.
Friday 16 March 2012
Orbital will be dusting off their head torches and joining Lauren to perform tracks from their first new album in eight years. The Hartnoll brothers called it a day after 2004’s ‘Blue Album’, but after re-forming in 2008, April will see their return with the LP ‘Wonky’.
Saved from threatened closure around 18 months ago 6Music is a vital station for under apreciated and innovative emerging artists in the UK and beyond! DJs like Tom Robinson, Mark Riley, Mark Radcliffe, Jarvis Cocker and Steve Lamacq prove that warm, passionate, and knowledgable broadcasting didn’t die with John Peel! Here’s to another 10 years of 6Music!
