BBC Radio 6 Music (London)

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Playlist updated 3 minutes ago · Oct 21, 2026, 8:19 AM UTC

Geo: United Kingdom England London

Language: English

60s 70s 80s 90s Pop

BBC 6 Music remit: To entertain lovers of popular music with a service that celebrates the alternative spirit in popular music from the 1960s to the present day.

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Most popular songs in BBC Radio 6 Music (London) playlist

Title

Popularity

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Stiff Little Fingers - Alternative Ulster

Stiff Little Fingers - Alternative Ulster

1979

Popularity:

7days20.09%28days20.02%6months20%12months50%

First heard 2 years ago

Last heard 5 hours ago

Yasiin Bey - Umi Says

Yasiin Bey - Umi Says

1999-10-12

Popularity:

7days00%28days20.02%6months40%12months120.01%

First heard 2 years ago

Last heard 10 days ago

The Velvet Underground - Sunday Morning

The Velvet Underground - Sunday Morning

1967-03-12

Popularity:

7days00%28days20.02%6months40%12months50%

First heard 2 years ago

Last heard 17 days ago

A Tribe Called Quest - Buggin' Out

A Tribe Called Quest - Buggin' Out

1991-09-24

Popularity:

7days00%28days20.02%6months40%12months60%

First heard 2 years ago

Last heard 7 days ago

Howling Bells - Setting Sun

Howling Bells - Setting Sun

Popularity:

7days10.05%28days20.02%6months100.02%12months110.01%

First heard 2 years ago

Last heard 20 hours ago

Missy Elliott - 4 My People (feat. Eve)

Missy Elliott - 4 My People (feat. Eve)

2001-05-14

Popularity:

7days00%28days20.02%6months50%12months70%

First heard 2 years ago

Last heard 14 days ago

Najib Al Housh - Ya Aen Daly

Najib Al Housh - Ya Aen Daly

Popularity:

7days10.05%28days20.02%6months20%12months20%

First heard 2 years ago

Last heard 3 days ago

The Rascals - Groovin'

The Rascals - Groovin'

1967

Popularity:

7days20.09%28days20.02%6months70.01%12months70%

First heard 2 years ago

Last heard 7 hours ago

Slowdive - Catch The Breeze

Slowdive - Catch The Breeze

Popularity:

7days10.05%28days20.02%6months30%12months40%

First heard 2 years ago

Last heard 4 hours ago

Cocteau Twins - Lorelei

Cocteau Twins - Lorelei

1984-11-01

Popularity:

7days00%28days20.02%6months40%12months60%

First heard 2 years ago

Last heard 17 days ago

Roxy Music - Angel Eyes

Roxy Music - Angel Eyes

1995-01-01

Popularity:

7days00%28days20.02%6months20%12months20%

First heard 2 years ago

Last heard 16 days ago

Rosie Lowe - In My Head

Rosie Lowe - In My Head

2024-07-03

Popularity:

7days00%28days20.02%6months110.02%12months150.01%

First heard 2 years ago

Last heard 9 days ago

Stella Zofia Mozgawa, Warpaint, Jennifer Lee Lindberg, Emily Camille Kokal & Theresa Elizabeth Wayman - Love Is To Die - 6 Music Session 20/11/2013

Stella Zofia Mozgawa, Warpaint, Jennifer Lee Lindberg, Emily Camille Kokal & Theresa Elizabeth Wayman - Love Is To Die - 6 Music Session 20/11/2013

Popularity:

7days00%28days20.02%6months20%12months30%

First heard 2 years ago

Last heard 7 days ago

My Bloody Valentine - When You Sleep

My Bloody Valentine - When You Sleep

1991-11-04

Popularity:

7days10.05%28days20.02%6months50%12months70%

First heard 2 years ago

Last heard 2 days ago

Pa Salieu - Energy (feat. Mahalia)

Pa Salieu - Energy (feat. Mahalia)

2020-11-13

Popularity:

7days20.09%28days20.02%6months40%12months70%

First heard 2 years ago

Last heard a day ago

Katy B - Katy On A Mission

Katy B - Katy On A Mission

2011-04-04

Popularity:

7days00%28days20.02%6months80.01%12months100%

First heard 2 years ago

Last heard 19 days ago

Fontaines D.C. - Starburster (6 Music Session, 15 Jul 2024)

Fontaines D.C. - Starburster (6 Music Session, 15 Jul 2024)

Popularity:

7days00%28days20.02%6months30%12months40%

First heard 2 years ago

Last heard 23 days ago

Bob Marley & The Wailers - Iron Lion Zion

Bob Marley & The Wailers - Iron Lion Zion

2002

Popularity:

7days20.09%28days20.02%6months20%12months20%

First heard 2 years ago

Last heard 4 days ago

Bobby Hebb - Sunny

Bobby Hebb - Sunny

1966-01-01

Popularity:

7days10.05%28days20.02%6months20%12months30%

First heard 2 years ago

Last heard 3 days ago

Khruangbin - Friday Morning

Khruangbin - Friday Morning

2018-01-26

Popularity:

7days10.05%28days20.02%6months20%12months20%

First heard 2 years ago

Last heard 3 days ago

Virginia Astley - A Summer Long Since Passed

Virginia Astley - A Summer Long Since Passed

Popularity:

7days00%28days20.02%6months20%12months20%

First heard 2 years ago

Last heard 10 days ago

KH - Only Human

KH - Only Human

2019-03-01

Popularity:

7days00%28days20.02%6months60.01%12months110.01%

First heard 2 years ago

Last heard 16 days ago

Happy Mondays - W.F.L. (Vince Clarke Remix)

Happy Mondays - W.F.L. (Vince Clarke Remix)

Popularity:

7days00%28days20.02%6months50%12months110.01%

First heard 2 years ago

Last heard 23 days ago

Fire Engines - Candyskin

Fire Engines - Candyskin

Popularity:

7days00%28days20.02%6months20%12months20%

First heard 2 years ago

Last heard 21 days ago

Arcade Fire - Wake Up

Arcade Fire - Wake Up

2004-06-16

Popularity:

7days00%28days20.02%6months20%12months40%

First heard 2 years ago

Last heard 18 days ago

Jerry Lee Lewis - Whole Lot Of Shakin' Going On

Jerry Lee Lewis - Whole Lot Of Shakin' Going On

2013-05-10

Popularity:

7days00%28days20.02%6months30%12months30%

First heard 2 years ago

Last heard 16 days ago

Radiohead - Subterranean Homesick Alien

Radiohead - Subterranean Homesick Alien

1997-05-28

Popularity:

7days20.09%28days20.02%6months20%12months40%

First heard 2 years ago

Last heard 2 days ago

The Temptations - I Can't Get Next To You

The Temptations - I Can't Get Next To You

1969-01-01

Popularity:

7days10.05%28days20.02%6months30%12months40%

First heard 2 years ago

Last heard 6 days ago

Elvis Costello & The Attractions - (What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love, and Understanding

Elvis Costello & The Attractions - (What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love, and Understanding

Popularity:

7days00%28days20.02%6months20%12months40%

First heard 2 years ago

Last heard 17 days ago

Beach House - Take Care

Beach House - Take Care

2010-01-26

Popularity:

7days10.05%28days20.02%6months20%12months30%

First heard 2 years ago

Last heard 3 days ago

Luke Temple - The Birds Of Late December

Luke Temple - The Birds Of Late December

Popularity:

7days20.09%28days20.02%6months60.01%12months80%

First heard 2 years ago

Last heard 2 days ago

Arcade Fire - Neighborhood #2 (Laika)

Arcade Fire - Neighborhood #2 (Laika)

Popularity:

7days20.09%28days20.02%6months30%12months30%

First heard 2 years ago

Last heard 9 hours ago

Beirut - A Sunday Smile

Beirut - A Sunday Smile

Popularity:

7days00%28days20.02%6months30%12months30%

First heard 2 years ago

Last heard 16 days ago

Manic Street Preachers - Motorcycle Emptiness (6 Music Session, 17 Oct 2013)

Manic Street Preachers - Motorcycle Emptiness (6 Music Session, 17 Oct 2013)

Popularity:

7days00%28days20.02%6months20%12months40%

First heard 2 years ago

Last heard 14 days ago

My Brightest Diamond - The Top of the World

My Brightest Diamond - The Top of the World

Popularity:

7days00%28days20.02%6months20%12months20%

First heard 2 years ago

Last heard 23 days ago

Goat & MC Yallah - Nimerudi

Goat & MC Yallah - Nimerudi

2025-01-14

Popularity:

7days00%28days20.02%6months30%12months80%

First heard 2 years ago

Last heard 9 days ago

Marvelous Cain & Bizzy Bee - Everyday Junglist (feat. Tempo O'Neil)

Marvelous Cain & Bizzy Bee - Everyday Junglist (feat. Tempo O'Neil)

Popularity:

7days00%28days20.02%6months60.01%12months90%

First heard 2 years ago

Last heard 19 days ago

The Bonzo Dog Band - Mr Slater's Parrot.

The Bonzo Dog Band - Mr Slater's Parrot.

Popularity:

7days00%28days20.02%6months20%12months20%

First heard 2 years ago

Last heard 16 days ago

HAIM - Forever - Glastonbury Festival - 2013-06-29

HAIM - Forever - Glastonbury Festival - 2013-06-29

Popularity:

7days00%28days20.02%6months20%12months20%

First heard 2 years ago

Last heard 8 days ago

HAIM - The Wire (Glastonbury 2014)

HAIM - The Wire (Glastonbury 2014)

Popularity:

7days00%28days20.02%6months20%12months20%

First heard 2 years ago

Last heard 8 days ago

HAIM - If I Could Change Your Mind (Glastonbury 2014)

HAIM - If I Could Change Your Mind (Glastonbury 2014)

Popularity:

7days00%28days20.02%6months20%12months20%

First heard 2 years ago

Last heard 8 days ago

HAIM, Danielle Haim, Alana Haim, Este Haim & Dash Hutton - Go Slow (6 Music Session, 20th Nov 20123)

HAIM, Danielle Haim, Alana Haim, Este Haim & Dash Hutton - Go Slow (6 Music Session, 20th Nov 20123)

Popularity:

7days00%28days20.02%6months20%12months20%

First heard 2 years ago

Last heard 8 days ago

HAIM - Falling - Glastonbury Festival - 2013-06-29

HAIM - Falling - Glastonbury Festival - 2013-06-29

Popularity:

7days00%28days20.02%6months20%12months20%

First heard 2 years ago

Last heard 8 days ago

HAIM, Danielle Haim, Alana Haim, Este Haim & Dash Hutton - Don't Save Me (6 Music Session, 20th Nov 20123)

HAIM, Danielle Haim, Alana Haim, Este Haim & Dash Hutton - Don't Save Me (6 Music Session, 20th Nov 20123)

Popularity:

7days00%28days20.02%6months20%12months20%

First heard 2 years ago

Last heard 8 days ago

HAIM, Danielle Haim, Alana Haim, Este Haim & Dash Hutton - Let Me Go (6 Music Session, 20th Nov 20123)

HAIM, Danielle Haim, Alana Haim, Este Haim & Dash Hutton - Let Me Go (6 Music Session, 20th Nov 20123)

Popularity:

7days00%28days20.02%6months20%12months20%

First heard 2 years ago

Last heard 8 days ago

The Verve - Life's An Ocean

The Verve - Life's An Ocean

Popularity:

7days00%28days20.02%6months20%12months20%

First heard 2 years ago

Last heard 23 days ago

Nuyorican Soul - I Am The Black Gold Of The Sun (feat. Jocelyn Brown)

Nuyorican Soul - I Am The Black Gold Of The Sun (feat. Jocelyn Brown)

Popularity:

7days10.05%28days20.02%6months40%12months70%

First heard 2 years ago

Last heard 3 days ago

D’Angelo - Brown Sugar

D’Angelo - Brown Sugar

1995-07-03

Popularity:

7days00%28days20.02%6months60.01%12months110.01%

First heard 2 years ago

Last heard 12 days ago

Green Pitch - Ace of Hearts

Green Pitch - Ace of Hearts

Popularity:

7days20.09%28days20.02%6months20%12months20%

First heard a year ago

Last heard 2 days ago

Neutral Milk Hotel - In The Aeroplane Over The Sea

Neutral Milk Hotel - In The Aeroplane Over The Sea

1998-02-20

Popularity:

7days10.05%28days20.02%6months20%12months30%

First heard a year ago

Last heard 2 days ago

Total: 1,000

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60s radio

6%

97%

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Radio Romanticas Inolvidables

7%

70%

10 minutes ago: Wilkins - Entre Amarte Y Dejarte

Classic Hits 104.1

15%

91%

10 minutes ago: Bonnie Raitt - Something To Talk About

TopShelf Oldies

6%

95%

9 minutes ago: JACKIE CANNON - PROOF OF YOUR LOVE

Philly's Jammin Oldies

48%

36%

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Best radio in United Kingdom

12%

92%

10 minutes ago: Michael Jackson - The Way You Make Me Feel

Rockabilly Radio

11%

86%

19 minutes ago: 00 DJ Leon Smith - 00 Doo Wop Heaven 100

63%

88%

6 minutes ago: Womack & Womack - Teardrops

Soul Groove Radio

11%

5 hours ago: Diane Marsh - Divas Disco Groove Mix - - Diane Marsh - Divas Disco Groove Mix 17.10.26

28%

97%

11 minutes ago: Nora En Pure Feat. Orem - Burning Up

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Popular radio stations

54%

67%

7 minutes ago: The Righteous Brothers - Unchained Melody

34%

68%

7 minutes ago: ?EJO - AHORA TU QUIERES VOLVER

That 70's Channel

33%

86%

10 minutes ago: Herb Alpert - Rise

Greatest Hits Radio USA

31%

96%

10 minutes ago: Engelbert Humperdinck - Marry Me

100hitz - Hot Hitz

30%

38%

10 minutes ago: Dua Lipa - Houdini

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