About This Station

BBC Radio 6 Music is a UK-based BBC radio station dedicated to alternative music, described on its website as “Music beyond the mainstream.” Broadcasting in English, it offers live presenter-led shows such as Craig Charles’s midweek afternoon slot, Huw Stephens’s evening programme, and the New Music Fix, alongside curated playlists and artist collections. The station also features a 24/7 “Indie Forever” stream and online extras like album-of-the-year lists, artist deep dives, and “The Music Is Black” mixes. It is available to listen live via BBC Sounds.