What’s now playing on BBC Radio 6 Music?

1) The Adventures formed in Belfast in the 1980s and moved to London where they had hits in the UK charts during the 1980s and 1990s. Lead vocalist Terry Sharpe and guitarist Pat Gribben first worked together when in 1978 they joined punk band The Starjets. The band experienced limited success and disbanded in the early 1980s. Sharpe and Gribben then formed The Adventures in early 1984 with Gribben's wife, Eileen, Gerard Murphy, Tony Ayre and Paul Crowder, performing their first show in February 1984 in North London. Read more on Last.fm

Charlotte Emma Aitchison (born 2 August 1992, in Cambridge, England), known professionally as Charli xcx, is an English singer and songwriter. Born in Cambridge and raised in Start Hill, Essex, she began posting songs on MySpace in 2008, which led to her discovery by a promoter who invited her to perform at warehouse raves and parties. In 2010, she signed a recording contract with Asylum Records, releasing a series of singles and mixtapes throughout 2011 and 2012. Read more on Last.fm

Blood Orange is the stage name of Devonté Hynes (born David Joseph Michael Hynes, 23 December 1985 in Ilford, East London), an English singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, composer and director, currently based in New York City. Biography & Career Early Years He began in the pre‑punk/dance‑punk band Test Icicles (2004–2006), then recorded two orchestral/folk‑pop albums as Lightspeed Champion (2007–2009). Transition to Blood Orange Read more on Last.fm

There are at least 12 bands of this name. 1.A 70s San Francisco, USA soul band, featuring Frankie Beverly (aka Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly). Soul / quiet storm band Maze was established in San Francisco in the early 1970's. The band can more or less be considered as the project of former The Butlers, and later Raw Soul, member Frankie Beverly; being songwriter, producer, arranger, singer, keyboardist and guitarist. Frankie Beverly's smooth, distinct voice is instantly recognized Read more on Last.fm

Mary in the Junkyard is an Indie Rock/Art Rock trio from London, consisting of Clari Freeman-Taylor (AKA Clari FT) and David Addison, both formerly of Second Thoughts, on vocals/guitar and drums, respectively, as well as Saya Barbaglia on bass and viola. In October 2023, they released their debut single, Tuesday, followed up by two more singles, Ghost and Marble Arch, released in February and March 2024, respectively, before releasing their debut EP This Old House in May of the same year. Read more on Last.fm

Roberta Joan Mitchell (née Anderson; born November 7, 1943) is a Canadian and American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and painter. She gained recognition in the 1960s folk music scene for her personal lyrics and distinctive compositions, which later incorporated elements from various genres including pop, jazz, and rock. Over her career, she has received multiple awards, including twelve Grammy Awards, and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997. Read more on Last.fm

There are five known artists under this name: 1. Mathangi “Maya” Arulpragasam also known as M.I.A., (born 18 July 1975 in Hounslow, London, U.K.) is a British artist of Sri Lankan Tamil descent. As a baby she moved with her family to their native Sri Lanka, where her father became increasingly politically active in militant activities. As the Civil War escalated the rest of the family was forced to flee as refugees, first to India and then the UK. Read more on Last.fm

Robyn is the stage name of the Swedish pop singer-songwriter Robin Miriam Carlsson (born 12 June 1979 in Stockholm, Sweden). She is best known for her critically acclaimed electropop music, her impressive live shows and the hits "With Every Heartbeat" (#1 UK) and "Dancing On My Own" (#8 UK, #1 Sweden). In 2011, the single "Dancing On My Own" was nominated at Grammy Awards for the category Best Dance Recording. She is the owner of Konichiwa Records, through which she releases her music, including Robyn and Body Talk. Read more on Last.fm

Read more on Last.fm

Amy Jade Winehouse (14 September 1983 – 23 July 2011) was a British singer, songwriter, musician, and businesswoman. She was known for her contralto vocals, autobiographical songwriting, and fusion of genres including soul, rhythm and blues, and jazz. Winehouse’s music, style, and public life made her an influential figure in popular culture. Born in Enfield, London, to a Jewish family, Winehouse grew up in a jazz-influenced household. She was Read more on Last.fm