New Music on the Radio (Thread)

My favourite way of discovering new music is still radio. I've been listening to lots of different stuff recently. So I thought I'd put together a thread of some of my go to programmes and stations

I thought the most fun way to do this would be to pick a different show that you can listen to live throughout the work day. This is by no means an exhaustive list, and I'd love to hear about shows that you love that I may have missed.

8am - @laurenlaverne on @BBC6Music

For those starting their day early, Lauren's show is a music lover's dream. There's loads to discover whether it's choice cuts from the always eclectic 6 Music playlist, as well as Lauren's hand picked selections old and new

9am @BHustwaite on @triplej

Triple J is one of my absolute faves. You can check out the best new music from Australia & around the World every day on Bridget's show. 100% worth a listen, even if it gives me the fear by playing unedited versions of songs with explicit language

10am - @D0YoU on @NTSlive

NTS is an online radio station broadcasting under the motto “Don’t assume.” You can be listening to Jazz one minute and Techno the next. It’s breakfast show hosted by Charlie Bones is basically like walking into the World’s coolest record store.

11am - @claraamfo on @BBCR1

Radio 1 is still one of the most important champions of new music in the country. Not only do you get the biggest pop stuff from the playlist on Clara's show, but it's a gateway to the station's specialist output and the home of the Live Lounge

12pm @w1lko on @AppleMusic 1

Matt Wilkinson's show on the newly rebranded Apple Music 1 is full of some of the most exciting new alternative music around. He's also a really good interviewer and regularly invites artists onto his show to pick their 5 favourite songs.

1pm - @GabrielTeodros on @kexp

This show occupies the early slot on this legendary Seattle based radio station. Lots of chilled hip-hop, soul, and funk, old and new.

2pm - @absoluteradio 20s

Okay so I'm a bit biased here, but this is a really good listen. @danielleperry and @rossy expertly guide you through big new tunes from your favourite bands as well as songs from new guitar artists that are about to break through.

3pm - @SwarzyMacaly on @KISSFresh

Give Kiss Fresh an hour and they'll take you on a fast paced ride of non-stop beats. Swarzy is a great guide through the best of new Grime, Rap, Dance and R'n'B.

4pm @Frankie____ on @amazingradio

Hang out with the frontman of Sunderland band Frankie & The Heartstrings on Amazing Afternoons. The station is the Home of New & Emerging Music and is often the first station to give new artists their first all important daytime playlist.

5pm - @zanelowe on @AppleMusic 1

Zane is still the most exciting new music broadcaster around. The show is a high energy store front for Apple Music with access to some of the biggest artists in the World. Oh and it's also really fun.

6pm - @AnnieMac on @BBCR1

Radio 1's flagship new music show just got moved forward an hour, which is pretty cool. Annie plays a really eclectic mix of music and regularly gets exciting first plays with her Hottest Record in the World

Other shows that aren't on daily but are well worth checking out 1/2:

@danielleperry's Sunday Night Music Club on @absoluteradio

@JohnKennedy's Xposure on @RadioX

@philytaggart Chillest show on @BBCR1

@charlieashcroft's Audition on @amazingradio

Other shows that aren't on daily but are well worth checking out 2/2:

@eltonofficial's Rocket Hour on @AppleMusic 1

@tiffanycalver's @BBCR1 Rap Show

@nprmusic's @allsongs

@jackxsaunders Future Sounds on Radio 1

@kcrwkramer on @kcrw