Journeys In Sound

Talking to Nemone, who combines her roles of DJ and qualified psychotherapist, Alison reveals how her personal experiences are woven through her own art. It's a chance to understand her relationship with music more intimately, to learn more about how she has uses sound to communicate, and how she has reached the place we meet her in today.

The Kills released their sixth studio album 'God Games' last October. The band, formed in 2000, passionately entwines Alison Mosshart's primal vocals with Jamie Hince's laidback drawl. In early 2009, she joined the supergroup The Dead Weather, formed by Jack White. Alison has also exhibited her artwork across the globe whilst being hailed as a style muse variously from Vogue magazine to Vice.

In this programme, Alison shares her stories of growing up in the sleepy town of Vero Beach in Florida, how she convinced her parents to let her travel abroad as a young teenager with first band 'Discount' and her surprising love of 'Annie' the musical. She recalls how she met her bandmate Jamie Hince on a trip to London and how the process of writing remotely with her 'musical soulmate' shaped the band's sound. Alison also shares her experiences of letting go on stage and long car journeys as a form of self-care and how she has maintained a level of mystique in a world of social media and press intrusion. Featuring music from Led Zepplin, Gang Green, P J Harvey, Fugazi, The Dead Weather and Captain Beefheart.

Alison shares the songs that have sound-tracked her life with psychotherapist Nemone.

Alison Mosshart, one half of enigmatic duo The Kills, talks to 6 Music DJ and psychotherapist Nemone to share the songs that have sound-tracked the ups and downs of her life.

Beth Ditto, the fabulous front woman of the Gossip, shares the pivotal moments that have made her the artist she is today.

Talking to Nemone, who combines her roles of DJ and qualified psychotherapist, Beth dives deep to share her story and the songs that have moved her, sound-tracking the ups and downs of her life. She also reveals how personal experiences and emotions are woven through her own music.

The Gossip broke through loudly and proudly in the UK with their post-punk, indie-dance album Standing in the Way of Control in 2006, which was backed up with riotously good live performances. Beth has since released another three studio albums with the band, a solo release ‘Fake Sugar' in 2017, alongside a career in fashion and acting.

In this episode, the compelling performer with the mighty voice shares her childhood musical memories, from the sound of a vacuum cleaner to Black Sabbath, and how she sees and feels music. Beth also remembers how RnB and bands such as Nirvana opened up a musical world for her in the 90s. She talks about the complex but loving relationships she shares with the bandmates she met as a teenager, life as a gay woman and why feminism and activism are so important to her. Beth also speaks about her ADHD journey and how a diagnosis changed her life for the better.

In this series Nemone also talks in depth to musicians Primal Scream's Bobby Gillespie, Kelly Lee Owens and Sharon Van Etten.

If you need support with some of the issues in this programme visit BBC.co.uk/actionline.

Beth Ditto shares the songs that have sound-tracked her life with psychologist Nemone.

Musician and songwriter Beth Ditto shares the songs that have sound-tracked her life and how her experiences and emotions are woven into her own music.

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Bobby Gillespie, the Scottish musician, singer-songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, best known as the frontman of Primal Scream, shares the pivotal moments that have made him the artist he is today.

Talking to Nemone, who combines her roles of DJ and qualified psychotherapist, Bobby dives deep to share his story and the songs that have moved him and sound-tracked the ups and downs of his eventful life. He also reveals how personal experiences and emotions are woven through his own work.

Primal Scream's music has soundtracked parties and raves for the last five decades with tracks such as ‘Loaded', ‘Movin' On Up', ‘Country Girl' and ‘Rocks'. With Bobby being the sole continuous member of the group, The band's sound has taken many exciting directions, with the release of albums such as Screamadelica, XTRMNTR and Riot City Blues. They released the disco-infused album ‘Come Ahead' in November, their first in eight years.

Bobby shares his memories of childhood, growing up in the tenement blocks of Glasgow, his family's dynamics, the death of his father, addiction, and how the love of his wife and children spurred him on to rehab. He also shares his passion for football and how it has shaped his view of being in a band and his musical process.

In this series Nemone also talks in depth to musicians Beth Ditto, Kelly Lee Owens and Sharon Van Etten.

If you need support with some of the issues in this programme visit BBC.co.uk/actionline.

Primal Scream frontman shares the music that has sound-tracked his life with Nemone.

Primal Scream frontman Bobby Gillespie shares the songs that have sound-tracked his life and how his experiences and emotions are woven into his own music.

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BBC Radio 6 Music aims to be a positive, uplifting space for artists and fans alike. However, there have been moments on our social platforms where it hasn't felt like that. We can't fix the internet but we would like to make our corner of it kinder. The 'Change The Tune' season aims to raise awareness, to explore the impact of online abuse and to launch a code of conduct that outlines what behaviour will not be tolerated in our social spaces.

Nemone asks the BBC's disinformation and social media correspondent Marianna Spring to set the scene of the digital world in which we find ourselves now. Marianna shares her own experiences of receiving extreme hate online, the repercussions it has on her everyday life as an investigative reporter, and the importance of shining a light on the darker areas of the internet.

Artists Rebecca Lucy Taylor (Self Esteem), Chvrches frontwoman Lauren Mayberry, Nitin Sawhney CBE, and DJ and 6 Music presenter SHERELLE talk openly and frankly about their use of social media as a tool to promote their music, connect with fans, and further reveal how such platforms have made them a target for shocking misogynistic and racial abuse.

Nemone also explores the subject with former Babyshambles drummer Dr Adam Ficek. The performer turned psychotherapist who founded 'Music & Mind', an independent service to help musicians and music industry workers navigate their mental health and wellness, shares his advice to younger artists on how to deal with intense creative and personal scrutiny.

Self Esteem, Lauren Mayberry, Nitin Sawhney CBE and SHERELLE share their experiences.

Psychotherapist and presenter Nemone talks to artists about their experiences of social media, online abuse, and the impact it has on their music careers and mental health.

Musician and songwriter Graham Coxon of Blur and The Waeve shares the pivotal moments that have made him the multi-talented artist he is today. Talking to Nemone, who combines her roles of DJ and qualified psychotherapist, Graham dives deep to share his story and the songs that have moved him and sound-tracked the ups and downs of his eventful life. He also reveals how personal experiences and emotions are woven through his own work. It's a chance to understand his relationship with music more intimately, to learn more about how he has used sound to communicate, and how he has reached the place we meet him in.

The multi-instrumentalist began his musical adventure by playing saxophone on his schoolmate's first records. With that friend, Damon Albarn, he went on to form one of Britpop's biggest bands, Blur, with gargantuan success through the 90s and 00s. Graham has released eight solo LPs, TV film scores, been in The Jaded Hearts Club alongside Muse's Matt Bellamy and Miles Kane, and has created his own graphic novel and album 'Superstate'. Graham is now one half of The Waeve with Rose Elinor Dougal, his partner in life as well as music. The couple released their second album 'City Lights' last month.

Graham shares his memories of childhood, growing up on army estates and his early musical mentors. He also talks about living with anxiety, the circumstances that led him to rehab, his romantic and musical partnership with Rose, and the stories behind the tracks on their new album.

In this series Nemone will be talking in depth to Nadine Shah, Joan As Policewoman and Simon Raymonde formerly of Cocteau Twins and now head of well respected label Bella Union.

If you need support with some of the issues in this programme visit BBC.co.uk/actionline.

Graham Coxon shares the music that has sound-tracked his life with psychologist Nemone.

Musician and songwriter Graham Coxon of Blur and The Waeve shares the music that has sound-tracked his life and how his own experiences are woven into his own songs.

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Jane has performed as part of the Britpop group Kill Laura, the folktronica project Misty Dixon, and in more recent years as a solo artist. The singer, song-writer, and guitarist also runs the label Bird Records, an offshoot of Twisted Nerve Records. Her new album 'Love In Constant Spectacle' was released last month on Fire Records and features singles 'Romantic Worlds

In this programme, Jane talks to Nemone about growing up in Widnes, the influence of the Liverpool music scene as a teenager, the pitfalls of the music industry, living with coeliac disease and the long road to a diagnosis, over-coming an eating disorder and post natal depression. Jane also talks about the tragic disappearance of Misty Dixon band mate Dave Tyack. Jane's story is one of resilience. Featuring music from Prince, U2, OMD, 10,000 Maniacs, The Icicle Works, Hawkwind and The Velvet Underground.

Jane Weaver shares the music that has sound-tracked the ups and downs of her life.

Musician Jane Weaver shares the pivotal moments that have made her the artist she is today, and the songs that have sound-tracked the many ups and downs of her life.

Jane has performed as part of the Britpop group Kill Laura, the folktronica project Misty Dixon, and in more recent years as a solo artist. The singer, song-writer, and guitarist also runs the label Bird Records, an offshoot of Twisted Nerve Records. Her new album 'Love In Constant Spectacle' was released last month on Fire Records and features the single 'Romantic Worlds'.

In this programme, Jane talks to Nemone about growing up in Widnes, the influence of the Liverpool music scene as a teenager, the pitfalls of the music industry, living with celiac disease and the long road to a diagnosis, over-coming an eating disorder and post natal depression. Jane also talks about the tragic disappearance of Misty Dixon band mate Dave Tyack. Jane's story is one of resilience. Featuring music from Prince, U2, OMD, 10,000 Maniacs, The Icicle Works, Hawkwind and The Velvet Underground.

Jane Weaver shares the music that has sound-tracked her life with psychologist Nemone.

Musician Jane Weaver shares the pivotal moments that have made her the artist she is today and the songs that have sound-tracked the ups and downs of her life with 6 Music's Nemone.

Musician and songwriter Joan Wasser, known by her moniker 'Joan as Police Woman', shares the pivotal moments that have made her the multi-talented artist she is today. Talking to Nemone, who combines her roles of DJ and qualified psychotherapist, Joan dives deep to share her story and the songs that have moved her and soundtracked the ups and downs of her eventful life. Joan also reveals how personal experiences, thoughts and emotions are woven through her own work. It's a chance to understand her relationship with music more intimately and to learn more about how she has used sound to communicate and how she has reached the place we meet her in as she releases her tenth studio album, 'Lemons, Lime and Orchids'.

In this programme, Joan talks to Nemone about growing up in an adoptive family and meeting her biological parents for the first time as a young woman. She talks openly about the tragic death of soulmate and fellow musician Jeff Buckley at such a young age and how she got through the darkest of times. Joan talks about studying the violin and how she eventually found her voice. She also shares how she writes her own songs and the joy of making beats. Joan's story is one of strength, resilience, overcoming addiction to get sober and reaching a happier place in life. Featuring music from the film 'Grease', Mahler's Symphony No. 2, Black Flag, Siouxsie and The Banshees, Joan's previous band The Dambuilders, Jeff Buckley, ANOHNI and the Johnsons and Mahalia Jackson.

If you've been affected by some of the issues raised in this programme you'll find details of support at BBC.co.uk/actionline.

Joan Wasser shares the music that has soundtracked her life with psychologist Nemone.

Musician and songwriter Joan Wasser shares the music that has soundtracked her life and how her own experiences and emotions are woven into her songs.

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Kelly Lee Owens shares the pivotal moments that have made her the artist she is today.

Talking to Nemone, who combines her roles of DJ and qualified psychotherapist, Kelly dives deep to share her story and the songs that have moved her and sound-tracked the ups and downs of her life. The Welsh electronic musician and producer also reveals how personal experiences and emotions are woven through her own work.

At age 19, Kelly moved from Wales to Manchester to work at a cancer treatment hospital. While working as an auxiliary nurse, she would use her paid leave to help run local indie festivals. It was the patients who would ultimately urge her to pursue her music career.

The energetic, enigmatic electronic artist released her self-titled debut album in 2017. Since then Kelly has racked up an incredible set of career moments - DJing in Ibiza with Charlie XCX, Romy and Shygirl last Summer, Glastonbury, and her own legendary Boiler Room set. Kelly has gathered an enviable set of producers for her hypnotic, euphoric fourth studio album ‘Dreamstate' which was released to rapturous reviews last October. It's a deeply personal album, one of self-discovery, healing, and transformation. Kelly reflects on the importance of dreaming, particularly for fans who come from a similar world to her. “When you come from a world where nothing is handed to you, it's more important than ever to dream bigger and give yourself permission to pursue the impossible”.

Kelly has always attracted an impressive array of collaborators, from Daniel Avery, who first encouraged her into the studio, to John Cale and actor Michael Sheen, who respectively sang on and starred in the video for her 2020 single ‘Corner of My Eye'. Kelly's latest album was self-produced, with additional production and programming from George Daniel, BICEP, and The Chemical Brothers.

In this episode Kelly explores her memories of childhood, what she learnt working as a care worker in a hospice, her family's spiritual leanings, and how she's honed her own musical craft.

In this series Nemone also talks in depth to musicians Bobby Gillespie of Primal Scream, Beth Ditto and Sharon Van Etten.

If you need support with some of the issues in this programme visit BBC.co.uk/actionline.

Kelly Lee Owens shares the music that has sound-tracked her life with psychologist Nemone.

Kelly Lee Owens shares the songs that have sound-tracked her life and how her experiences and emotions are woven into her own music.

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Nadine Shah shares the pivotal moments that have made her the multi-talented artist she is today, the songs that have moved her and sound-tracked the ups and downs of her eventful life. Talking to Nemone, who combines her roles of DJ and qualified psychotherapist, Nadine dives deep to share her story and reveals how personal experiences and emotions are woven through her own work. It's a chance to understand her relationship with music more intimately, to learn more about how she has used sound to communicate, and how she has reached the place we meet her in.

Nadine's life experiences have been bravely laid-bare through her music and lyrics since the very beginning, with her tackling grief and loss in her 2013 debut album after two friends took their own lives. She has shared her own sideways look at the absurdity of life as a woman in her 30s in 2020's 'Kitchen Sink', and her latest album 'Filthy Underneath' landed at the beginning of 2024. In it she covers the tumultuous territory of nursing her mother through terminal cancer, intimate relationships, trying to take her own life and entering rehab.

Nadine's musical selections journey through a whole range of genres from The Pointer Sisters to Jagjit Singh, Shirley Bassey to System of a Down, and The Yeah Yeah Yeahs to The Shangri-Las.

If you've been affected by some of the issues raised in this programme you'll find details of support at BBC.co.uk/actionline.

Nadine Shah shares the music that has sound-tracked her life with psychologist Nemone.

Musician and songwriter Nadine Shah shares the music that has sound-tracked her eventful life and how her own experiences and emotions are woven into her songs.

Nadine Shah shares the pivotal moments that have made her the multi-talented artist she is today, the songs that have moved her and soundtracked the ups and downs of her eventful life. Talking to Nemone, who combines her roles of DJ and qualified psychotherapist, Nadine dives deep to share her story and reveals how personal experiences and emotions are woven through her own work. It's a chance to understand her relationship with music more intimately, to learn more about how she has used sound to communicate and how she has reached the place we meet her in.

Nadine's life experiences have been bravely laid bare through her musical output since the very beginning, with her tackling grief and loss in her 2013 debut album after two friends took their own lives. She has shared her own sideways look at the absurdity of life as a woman in her 30s in 2020s Kitchen Sink, and her latest album, 'Filthy Underneath', landed at the beginning of 2024. In it, she covers the tumultuous territory of nursing her mother through terminal cancer, intimate relationships, trying to take her own life and entering rehab.

Musician and songwriter Nadine Shah shares the music that has soundtracked her eventful life and how her own experiences and emotions are woven into her songs.

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Paul Weller shares the pivotal moments that have made him the multi-talented musician and composer he is today. Talking to Nemone, who combines her roles of DJ and practising psychotherapist, Paul reveals how his relationship with music has grown over the six decades he's been releasing records and the experiences that have had an impact on his work.

The prolific award-winning singer songwriter, affectionately known as 'The Modfather' by his fans, burst onto the music scene back in the late 70s fronting The Jam. A string of hits followed such as 'Eton Rifles', 'A Town Called Malice', 'Going Underground', 'That's Entertainment' and 'The Bitterest Pill'. This led to further musical adventures with The Style Council in the 80s and solo material under his own name from 1992 onwards. Nemone and Paul chat in his studio ahead of the release of new album '66'. They talk about life growing up with the Wellers in Woking, teenage musical influences, the impact of The Jam's success and band's subsequent split, working with his musical 'brother' Ocean Colour Scene's Steve Craddock, the joy of playing live, the process of writing songs and the making of the new album which will be released the day before his 66th birthday on the 24th of May. Paul also talks about how life has changed since giving up alcohol and how he tries to look after himself.

During this intimate conversation, Paul picks music that has sound-tracked his life from The Beatles, Little Richard, The Four Tops, The Who, The Sex Pistols and The Clash. He also shares his love of Reggae artists such as Liam Bailey and Samory I and chooses his ultimate 'Self Care' track.

Paul Weller shares the songs that have sound-tracked his life with psychotherapist Nemone.

Paul Weller shares the pivotal moments that have made him the artist he is today, and the songs that have sound-tracked the ups and downs of his life.

Paul Weller shares the songs that have sound-tracked the ups and downs of his life.

Sharon Van Etten shares the pivotal moments that have made her the artist she is today.

Talking to Nemone, who combines her roles of DJ and qualified psychotherapist, Sharon dives deep to share her story and the songs that have moved her and sound-tracked the ups and downs of her life. The multi-talented singer and actress also reveals how personal experiences and emotions are woven through her own work.

Newly incarnated as Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory for her latest record, the process has found her writing and recording in total collaboration with her band for the first time. And in the conversation she reveals the power she found in letting go as part of this process.

In this episode Sharon explores her memories of childhood, how she came through a difficult relationship in her early adulthood, and how a move to New York was transformative to her as an artist.

In this series Nemone also talks in depth to musicians Bobby Gillespie of Primal Scream, Beth Ditto and Sharon Van Etten.

If you need support with some of the issues in this programme visit BBC.co.uk/actionline.

Sharon Van Etten shares the music that has soundtracked her life with psychologist Nemone.

Sharon Van Etten shares the songs that have sound-tracked her life and how her experiences and emotions are woven into her own music.

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Simon Raymonde, Cocteau Twins bass guitarist and keyboard player, shares the pivotal moments that have made him the artist his is today and the songs that have sound-tracked the ups and downs of his life with 6 Music's Nemone.

Simon, the son of the late arranger and composer Ivor Raymonde, was a member of Scottish band Cocteau Twins from 1983 to 1997 with Robin Guthrie and Elizabeth Fraser. In1997, he set up independent record label Bella Union with Robin Guthrie. Since 2000, he has run the label on his own and continues to discover, produce and remix many bands, including Clearlake's Cedars, James Yorkston's Moving Up Country, the first two albums by John Grant's first band the Czars, and three albums by the Duke Spirit, including the hit album Cuts Across the Land.

Fleet Foxes' 2008 self-titled debut became Bella Union's first platinum-selling album in the UK. The label has subsequently released music by Father John Misty, Beach House, Mercury Rev, M. Ward, John Grant, The Low Anthem, Laura Veirs, The Flaming Lips, Lanterns on the Lake, Marissa Nadler and Jambinai, to name only a few. Simon also runs management company Bella Union Artist Management with his wife, Abbey.

Simon's memoir 'In One Ear: Cocteau Twins, Ivor Raymonde and Me' was released last month. In this hard-hitting programme, he talks to Nemone about his relationship with Dad Ivor, his childhood friends and the abuse he suffered at boarding school. He talks about the inner-workings of The Cocteau Twins and what led to the dissolution of the band. He also shares his song-writing process and why he set up Bella Union.

Featuring music from Dusty Springfield, The Sex Pistols, The Blue Nile, Scott Walker, Brian Eno and the extensive Cocteau Twins back catalogue. He also shares his 'Self Care' track.

If you've been affected by some of the issues raised in this programme you'll find details of support at BBC.co.uk/actionline

Simon Raymonde shares the music that has sound-tracked his life with psychologist Nemone.

Simon Raymonde shares the pivotal moments that have made him the artist he is today and the songs that have sound-tracked the ups and downs of his life with 6 Music's Nemone.

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After recording six studio albums with his band The Czars, John embarked on a solo career. His albums 'Queen of Denmark' (2010), 'Pale Green Ghosts' (2013), 'Grey Tickles, Black Pressure' (2015) and 'Love Is Magic' (2018) have all received widespread critical acclaim. He has also collaborated with numerous artists from Sinéad O'Connor to Goldfrapp, and Elbow to Kylie Minogue.

John's fifth solo album 'Boy From Michigan', to be released in June, was recorded against a backdrop of the global pandemic and American Presidential election in 2020. It is his most biographical work to date. Moving from Michigan, aged twelve, his family settled in Denver, Colorado, shifting from the rust belt to the bible belt. At odds with his emerging sexuality, at high school John was, on occasion, bullied both physically and emotionally by his fellow pupils. He sings openly, often with caustic candour, about the landmark experiences that have pained and shaped his complex life to date; it took him until his mid-twenties to feel comfortable with his sexuality, having been raised in an environment where it was 'clear that those people were going to hell'.

John's work playfully experiments with mood, texture and sound. Described as the misfit's misfit: too weird to be mainstream, too mainstream to be weird; too sad to be happy, too sharp not to crack a mordant joke about it, his song-writing combines impressionistic childhood experiences against their amplified adult consequences.

John Grant talks about the music that has sound-tracked the ups and downs of his life

Arlo began uploading demos to BBC Music Introducing and made her debut in November 2018 when she released the song 'Cola'. A year later the song had amassed over three million streams online. Signed up by Transgressive Records, Arlo released the title track of her upcoming EP, 'Super Sad Generation', a song that portrayed teenage emotions spinning out of control. The full four-track EP was released in the Spring of 2019. This led to Arlo's first-ever gig at The Great Escape in Brighton, and just weeks after taking her A Level exams she was playing to transfixed audiences at the Glastonbury and Latitude Festivals. She also supported Jordan Rakei on tour and released her second EP 'Sophie'.

Kicking off 2020 with a coveted 'BBC Sound Of' nomination, she embarked on her first headline tour of Europe but could not complete it due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, Arlo's wise and tender singles 'Eugene', 'Black Dog' and 'Hurt' were timely. Tackling depression, sexuality, heartbreak and prejudice, her songs not only illustrated the worries of Generation-Z but scored a moment in time for a wider audience confused and concerned by world events and in need of a soothing musical balm.

Arlo's debut studio album 'Collapsed in Sunbeams', was released at the beginning of 2021 to critical acclaim, and peaked at number three on the UK Albums Chart. It has earnt her nominations for Album of the Year, Best New Artist and Best British Female Solo Artist at the 2021 Brit Awards.

Arlo Parks talks about the music that has sound-tracked the ups and downs of her life

Roisin first became known in the 1990s as one-half of the trip hop dance-pop duo Moloko with her partner Mark Brydon. Together scored hits such as ‘Sing It Back', ‘Fun for Me' and ‘The Time is Now. After the breakup of Moloko, Murphy embarked on a solo career, releasing her debut solo album, Ruby Blue, written and produced with experimental musician Matthew Herbert, to critical praise in 2005. Her second solo album, Overpowered, was released in 2007.

After an eight-year hiatus (which nonetheless included several singles, vocal features, and side projects) her third album Hairless Toys, released in 2015, was subsequently nominated for the Mercury Music Prize. The following year, Roisin released her fourth album Take Her Up to Monto. In 2018, she released four 12' releases in collaboration with producer Maurice Fulton.

June 2019 saw the release of the disco-inspired single 'Incapable'. Three additional singles were released up until she announced her fifth solo album, Róisín Machine, released in October 2020. The album featuring a melting-pot of disco, house, electropop, funk and electro-RnB influences. In March 2020, just before the first Covid-19 lockdown, Roisin headlined Saturday night at the 6 Music Festival in Camden and wowed the Roundhouse crowd with her brilliant beats, killer voice, flamboyant stage outfits and creative energy.

Sharing the songs that have sound-tracked the ups and downs of her life

Rebecca was previously a member of indie folk-pop duo Slow Club, which formed in Sheffield in 2006 and split in 2017. That same year Rebecca released 'Your Wife', her first single under the Self Esteem moniker. Her debut album under the name Compliments Please was released in 2019.

2021 has been a turning point for the multi-instrumentalist. In April Rebecca released the stunningly honest single 'I Do This All The Time', a warts-and-all anthem that was released to wide-spread critical acclaim. Her forthcoming album 'Prioritise Pleasure', is set for release later this month and is an experimental-pop album which tackles topics such as toxic relationships and the insidious effects of the patriarchy. It's also danceable and infectiously fun.

In this programme Rebecca talks to Nemone about how it felt not 'fitting in' as a child, her experiences of being a woman, discovering her bi-sexuality, and what therapy has taught her, and features music from Alanis Morissette, Queen, Peter Gabriel, Kanye West, Katy Perry, Richard Hawley and a 'self-care' track from Van Morrison.

Self Esteem's Rebecca Lucy Taylor shares the music that has sound-tracked her life.

The Charlatans have released thirteen Top 40 studio albums - three of them number ones - alongside twenty two hit singles such as ‘The Only One I Know', ‘Weirdo', ‘Can't Get Out of Bed', ‘North Country Boy' and ‘Love Is The Key'.

The rollercoaster highs, in a career spanning 3 decades, have been accompanied by extreme lows; from nervous breakdowns to near bankruptcy and the deaths of two founder band members.

Tim has always been a much-loved figure on the British music scene - from the cool, confident, floppy haired frontman delivering brilliant indie-pop hits of the Madchester years to the industry survivor, building a therapeutic community for music lovers with his ‘Tim's Twitter Listening Parties' online during the pandemic.

In this programme, Tim talks to Nemone about family, loss and therapy. Featuring music from New Order, Panda Bear, Dexys Midnight Runners, Judee Sill and Ennio Morricone.

The Charlatans singer shares the music that has sound-tracked his ups and downs in life

The blue-haired Johannesburg based musician, poet and dancer has created her own music genre 'Future ghetto punk', which fuses elements of experimental electronic, afro-punk and edgy-pop with hints of her strong kwaito, hip hop and jazz background. Moonchild has reached audiences beyond South Africa's borders, playing festivals such as SXSW in Austin, Texas and Primavera Sound in Barcelona. She has become a firm favourite on the 6 Music playlist with infectious tracks such as 'Thunda Thighs', 'Yebo Teacher' and 'Undumpable'. She has also collaborated with Beyonce, Ghetts and Gorillaz, with Damon Albarn describing her as 'a global superstar waiting to happen'.

Fearless, inclusive and a lot of fun, Moonchild Sanelly's iconic personal style, combined with an outspoken approach to female sexual empowerment and body positivity, makes her one of the most exciting performers on the planet right now.

Moonchild Sanelly shares the music that has sound-tracked her extraordinary life

In this three part series Nemone combines her roles of 6 Music DJ and integrative psychotherapist to take us on a journey to find out how music really affects us.

Taking psychologist Steven Pinker's description as music being “cheesecake for the mind ? as her starting point Nemone gains insights from award-winning neuroscientist Dr Daniel Levitin and psychologist Dr Victoria Williamson, both specialists in the study of how music is processed by our brains and the ways in which it impacts our behaviour.

Nemone also sets out to answer a question posed by Wayne Coyne of The Flaming Lips.

Featuring music from Luke Vibert, Stevie Wonder, The Fall, The Beastie Boys, Made Kuti, James Brown, Khruangbin, Max Cooper, Ellen Alien and The O'Jays.

Music genres aren't so ‘tribal' these days but during lockdown radio proved that we still value shared experiences, whether it's the All Day Raves on BBC 6 Music, the Sing-Alongs, or the many live music events that have been streamed online during the global pandemic. Despite not being physically in the same space, through this period of increased stress, uncertainty and danger we have found ways to connect through a shared love of music, without having to be in the same room.

When dancing as part of a crowd in a club or jumping up and down together in time to music in a festival field do our brains process music differently from when listening to our favourite songs on headphones? Which pathways are fired up in the brain, making us want to dance? And how does nostalgic music stimulate our minds' muscle memory? Award winning neuroscientist and musician Dr Daniel Levitin and music psychologist Dr Victoria Williamson, who both specialise in how music is processed by the brain and the ways in which it impacts behaviour, explain what's going on in our minds while we engage in joyful shared musical experiences.

And what is it like for musicians or DJ's to be in charge of such movement on a mass scale? Nemone talks to Tom Middleton, ambient musician and DJ turned sleep science coach, to find out. Tom also explains how music can help the body to relax, and how to get a good night's sleep. There is also a mini meditation at the end of the show for a moment of relaxation.

Nemone looks at the link between music and our minds\u2026and how music literally moves us

In the final episode in this series Nemone delves into the science once more with award-winning Neuroscientist Dr. Daniel Levitin and music psychologist Dr Victoria Williamson. Is there such a thing as a happy and sad musical note? She also journeys beyond science into the realms of meditative music to find out its benefits.

Nemone talks to voice teacher Jill Purce from The Healing Voice who explains how she uses sound to enable other states of being through chanting.

Electronic musician Jon Hopkins who is best known for his stunning soundscape albums ‘Insides', ‘Immunity' and ‘Singularity' is guided by the practice of autogenic training and transcendental meditation, of which he says, 'For me, it's not about relaxing. It can get music flowing in a way that's really uninhibited, and I want to spend as much time in that place as possible.' Jon talks to Nemone about his meditative work 'Singing Bowl', a 20 minute piece created by a 100 year-old singing bowl found in an antique shop in Delhi.

Plus Grammy award winning record producer, musician and songwriter Paul Epworth, who has worked with a huge range of artists from Adele and Rihanna to Florence and The Machine and Maximo Park, talks about the special emotional connections in music and how he captures that magic in the studio.

Featuring music from Bicep, Prince, Lizzo, Yugen Blakrok, Jon Hopkins and Hannah Peel.

Nemone looks at the link between music and our minds\u2026and how it touches our soul.

The Mercury Prize and Emmy-nominated artist often includes classical scoring and sound design in her work, with references to the links between science and nature. She has scored for television, film, theatre and dance, including the music for 'Game of Thrones: The Last Watch'.

Hannah works closely with Paul Weller, providing the orchestrations for his last three albums, and has collaborated with John Foxx, the poet Will Burns, and as a member of The Magnetic North. Her latest collaboration, 'The Unfolding', is with Bristol's Paraorchestra, a unique ensemble of disabled and non-disabled musicians. The record was made while navigating the restrictions of the global pandemic.

In this very special episode, to mark Mental Health Awareness Week, Hannah shares her memories of family, conflict and loss. She also talks about how she calms her mind with music and the importance of the natural world to her. Featuring music from brass bands to R.E.M, Tracey Chapman to Jeff Buckley and Hannah's own work, it's the perfect sound-track for a Slow Sunday.

Hannah talks to Nemone about how music affects her mental health and sense of well-being.

Alison and band-mate Will Gregory formed Goldfrapp in 1999, releasing their début album Felt Mountain in 2000. The Grammy-nominated duo have released seven studio albums since the turn of the Millennium and supremely danceable singles such as 'Strict Machine', 'Ooh La La' and 'Happiness'. They have also shown their vulnerable side with tender tracks such as 'A&E', 'Annabel' and 'Lovely Head'. Last September, Goldfrapp were awarded the Ivor Novello 'Inspiration Award'.

Early on in her career, Alison collaborated with Orbital on their album 'Snivilisation', recorded with Dreadzone and sung alongside Tricky. Most recently, she has collaborated with Röyksopp on the brilliant track 'Impossible', released earlier this year.

In this programme, Alison talks about her unconventional childhood, her relationship with nature, and how she found her voice. Featuring music from Bob Marley, Prince, The Specials, Kelly Lee Owens and Nina Simone.

Alison chats to psychotherapist Nemone about music that has comforted and connected.

Yard Act formed in 2019. Their debut EP Dark Days, which includes the keenly observed single ‘Fixer Upper', thrilled music lovers, but the band couldn't play live or connect fully with audiences due to the global pandemic.

At the start of 2022, Yard Act unleashed their debut album ‘The Overload' to huge fanfare and a chart tussle with Years & Years over the number one spot! Now the world has opened up again, James and the band are well and truly on the road as Nemone catches up with James while Yard Act tour The States.

In this programme, James talks candidly about becoming a Dad for the first time, his relationship with his divorced parents, and the complex experiences of being in a band. He also reveals his hopes for the future of human-kind and what he will teach his son as he grows up. Featuring music from Arctic Monkeys to Talking Heads.

James chats openly to psychotherapist Nemone about music that connects and comforts him.

Mykki has collaborated musically with artists including Kanye West, Blood Orange, Basement Jaxx, and most recently Michael Stipe on the single ‘Family Ties‘. Their flamboyant second album Broken Hearts & Beauty Sleep was released in June 2021 which features the superb single 'Free Ride'.

Nemone caught up with Mykki before they took to the stage at the 6 Music Festival in Cardiff. The final episode in this series of Journeys in Sound is a deep, deep dive into the artist's relationship with music, themselves, and the world around them.

Mykki chats to psychotherapist Nemone about their life and music that connects with them.

Mykki Blanco, American rapper and LGBTQ+ activist, chats candidly to psychotherapist Nemone about their extraordinary life, and shares songs that have connected and comforted them.

Ezra started out in 2006 as the lead singer and guitarist of Ezra Furman and the Harpoons until their fourth and final album, ‘Mysterious Power', in 2011. Her subsequent work has included the albums ‘Day of the Dog' in 2013, ‘Perpetual Motion People' in 2015, ‘Transangelic Exodus' in 2018, and ‘All of Us Flames', released this year.

Ezra is also well known for providing the soundtrack to the Netflix drama-comedy series Sex Education. The soundtrack consists of songs from her back catalogue as well as songs written for the show. Furman and her band also appeared in episode seven of the first season of the show, ‘At the Bottom of the Ocean', making a cameo as the band playing at the main characters' school dance.

Aside from her musical career, Ezra is a familiar voice on BBC 6 Music as an occasional presenter on the station, and in 2018 she published ‘33 ...“', a book she wrote about Lou Reed's album ‘Transformer'.

In this programme Ezra talks about her childhood and her own recent experience of becoming a parent. She also talks about Judaism, living as a transgender woman and owning her difference with joy. Featuring music from Anne Hills to Majical Cloudz, Bob Dylan to Toots and Maytals, and The Strokes to Carly Rae Jepson!

Ezra chats to psychotherapist Nemone about music that has comforted and connected.

Hot Chip began as a bedroom recording project in 1995 when Alexis met bandmate Joe Goddard at secondary school in London. After completing two EPs, the group released their debut album, ‘Coming on Strong', in 2004. The band's second album, ‘The Warning', released in 2006, was nominated for the Mercury Prize. Their follow-up, 2008's ‘Made in the Dark', included the single ‘Ready for the Floor', which was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording. The band have subsequently released the albums ‘One Life Stand' in 2010, ‘In Our Heads' in 2012, ‘Why Make Sense?' in 2015, ‘A Bath Full of Ecstasy' in 2019, and their eighth, and latest, album ‘Freakout/Release' in August this year.

As a solo artist, the singer, songwriter and musician has released EPs and albums such as 2016's 'Piano'. An accompanying album, ‘Listen With(out) Piano', was released in March 2017, and features re-works of tracks from Piano with other musicians; both albums can be played separately or at the same time.

Having toured all over the world, Hot Chip are no strangers to playing 6 Music's live festival, having headlined in Newcastle in 2015 and Liverpool in 2019.

Alexis' mum is a Greek psychoanalyst, so he and Nemone have plenty to talk about! He also talks about living with tinnitus, and the importance of silence.

Featuring beautiful music from Stevie Wonder to John Cage, Prince to Bob Dylan, and Jamie Principle to Bonnie 'Prince' Billy.

Alexis chats to psychotherapist Nemone about music that has comforted and connected.

Tor Maries, has been musically active since releasing her self-titled debut album in 2020 and guesting on 'Mork n Mindy' by Sleaford Mods in 2021. She released her 'Emergency Telephone' EP in October 2021, produced by herself on Geoff Barrow's Invada record label. And has just treated us to 'Balance is Gone' the first single from the new album Cacti which is coming out in January 2023.

Tor talks about growing up with her siblings in a happy, musical, one-parent household. She talks about the struggles of trying to make it in the music business and how she almost abandoned her dream in her 20's. She speaks openly about coping with lockdowns, depression, self-care, and the music she loves.

Featuring stunning tracks from Feist, Califone, The Stranglers and Devon Sproule.

Billy Nomates, musician Tor Maries, chats openly to Nemone about songs in her life.

Talking to Nemone, who combines her roles of DJ and qualified psychotherapist, Kae dives deep to share their transitional journey and reveals how personal experiences and emotions are woven through their own work. It's a chance to understand their relationship with music more intimately, to learn more about how they've used sound to communicate, and how they've reached the place we meet them in today.

Kae is a prolific poet, lyricist, recording artist, author, playwright, and performer, with two Mercury Music Prize-nominated albums to their name, 'Everybody Down' and 'Let Them Eat Chaos'. Kae has received two Ivor Novello nominations for song-writing, named Next Generation Poet in 2014 (a once-in-a-decade honour) and received the Ted Hughes Award for their longform poem 'Brand New Ancients'. Kae's latest work is a new book of poetry, 'Divisible by Itself and One', and music in the form of the 'Nice Idea EP' in support of Record Store Day 2023.

In this programme, Kae talks to Nemone about how, as a child, they used pulsating basslines to sooth themselves, to live beyond the physical form of their body, and the friendships formed around a love of dub, hip-hop, and drum and bass tracks. Kae talks about the experience of writing with 'musical soulmate' Dan Carey, touring their album 'The Line Is A Curve' and the joy of sharing music on the tour bus. Kae also reveals the song they finally 'got' when they fell in love with their partner. Featuring music from Roni Size, Jah Shaka, Wu-Tang Clan, Lauryn Hill, Bob Dylan, The Roches, and a 'self-care' track from Caetano and Zeca Veloso.

Kae Tempest shares the music that has sound-tracked the ups and downs of their life.

David began DJing in Belfast at the age of 15 and by the mid-90s was releasing his own mercurial tracks such as 'Rodney Yates', 'My Friend Paul' and '69 Police'. From his 1995 debut album 'This Film's Crap Let's Slash the Seats' onwards, David has created sublime cinematic worlds in the ear of the listener. He is intimately associated with film music, having scored Steven Soderburgh's 'Out of Sight'. He won an Ivor Novello Award for his score for the film '71' and an IFTA at the Irish Film Awards for his score to Steve McQueen's award-winning film 'Hunger'. David also scored all three series of 'The Fall', starring Gillian Anderson and Jamie Dornan, and won a Bafta with Keefus Green for their work on BBC One's hit drama 'Killing Eve'.

David's 1997 Essential Mix for BBC Radio 1, a mix of northern soul, psychedelic funk and hip hop, is legendary, and his single 'I Heard Wonders' formed the musical backbone to Danny Boyle's vision for the London Olympics in 2012. His band output includes The Free Association and most recently The Unloved. He's produced Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, is currently working with both Sinead O'Connor and Primal Scream's Bobby Gillespie on their solo work, and we will be treated to another David Holmes release before the end of the year.

During this intimate conversation, David shares the songs that have sound-tracked the ups and downs of his life, as well as his ultimate 'Self Care' track.

David Holmes shares the music that has sound-tracked the ups and downs of his life.

Baxter talks about his life growing up with his mum, the artist Betty Rathmell, his school days, expulsions (he left school at the age of fourteen), teenage anarchy, navigating friendships, and the Sulphate Strangler (a 6ft 7in drug dealer entrusted with Baxter's care). He also talks at length about growing up with his Dad, Ian Dury, the legendary punk poet who could tickle or terrorise Baxter, depending how the mood took him.

Baxter's forthcoming seventh album 'I Thought I Was Better Than You', due for release on the 2nd of June, was part written with his teenage son Kosmo in lockdown. In this special episode, to mark Mental Health Awareness Week, Baxter shares his thoughts on family and forgiveness. Featuring music from Madness to Run D.M.C, and Bob Dylan to Sly & The Family Stone, it's the perfect sound-track for a Slow Sunday.

Baxter Dury shares the songs that have sound-tracked the ups and downs of his life.

Talking to Nemone, who combines her roles of DJ and qualified psychotherapist, Sherelle dives deep to share her journey, and reveals how personal experiences and emotions are woven through her own work. It's a chance to understand her relationship with music more intimately, to learn more about how she uses sound to communicate, and how she has reached the place we meet her in today.

Sherelle is best known for bringing Footwork, a dance and music style from Chicago, to the fore in the UK alongside her high-speed jungle sets. One of the most celebrated and best loved DJs of the moment with a ton of awards to her name, Sherelle has played iconic gigs like Dekmantel, a stellar Boiler Room set, and has racked up a Radio 1 residency, all before she's turned 30. She has also released her own music including the brilliant '160 Down the A406'.

The smiling disruptor, who wanted to change the face of dance music because it had become too safe, talks openly to Nemone about her upbringing and musical loves.

Sherelle shares the music that has sound-tracked the ups and downs of her life.

Talking to Nemone, who combines her roles of DJ and qualified psychotherapist, the sisters dive deep to share their journey, and reveal how personal experiences and emotions are woven through their own work. It's a chance to understand their relationship with music more intimately, to learn more about how they've used sound to communicate, and how they've reached the place we meet them in today.

The sisters grew up in a musical family, and began playing instruments from an early age in the cover band Rockinhaim, fronted by their parents, Moti and Donna. Elder sisters Este and Danielle performed briefly with the pop group Valli Girls in 2005, releasing a few songs on soundtrack and compilation albums under that name. In 2007, they formed Haim with younger sister Alana, but did not seriously consider it a professional career for some years. After Danielle became a successful touring guitarist, first with Jenny Lewis and later with Julian Casablancas, Haim reformed as a full-time band in 2012 and released their debut album a year later.

A decade on from the release of Days Are Gone, Danielle, Alana and Este join Nemone for a spot of family therapy to talk about their early days and the making of the album. Este opens up about how she and her family navigate her diabetes, the music they listened to on car journeys as teenagers in Los Angeles, and what it's like to be siblings in a band together. Featuring music from Joe Walsh, Rilo Kiley, The Strokes, Kate Bush, and a 'self-care' track from Joni Mitchell.

Haim share the songs that have sound-tracked the ups and downs of their life.

Talking to Nemone, who combines her roles of DJ and qualified psychotherapist, Corinne dives deep to share her extraordinary journey and reveals how personal experiences and emotions are woven through her own work. It's a chance to understand Corinne's relationship with music more intimately, to learn more about how she has used sound to communicate and how she's reached the place we meet her in today.

The Grammy Award and MOBO Award winning singer and songwriter is best known for her 2006 single 'Put Your Records On'. Named the number-one predicted breakthrough act of the BBC's Sound of 2006, she released her self-titled debut album in the same year and became the fourth female British act in history to have her first album debut at number one.

Corinne was married to fellow musician Jason Rae from 2001 until his death in 2008; she channelled the grief of his loss into her music and shares with Nemone the impact of this life-changing event. Corinne also reflects on her life now and the inspiration for her brand new album release, Black Rainbows.

Corinne Bailey Rae shares the music that has sound-tracked the ups and downs of her life.

Bloc Party released their first studio album, Silent Alarm, in 2005. The album reached number three in the UK Albums Chart and propelled them to fame. Despite this, Kele continued to study English literature at university. Until the release of Silent Alarm, he had kept his musical activities secret from his parents. Kele has also released six studio albums as a solo artist, and the most recent, The Flames Pt.2, was released in March 2023.

Talking to Nemone, who combines her roles of DJ and qualified psychotherapist, Kele dives deep to share his journey, and reveals how personal experiences and emotions are woven through his own work. It's a chance to understand his relationship with music more intimately, to learn more about how he uses sound to communicate, and how he's reached the place we meet him in today.

Kele Okereke shares the music that has sound-tracked the ups and downs of his life.

Having met as students at Hull university in 1982, Everything But The Girl's sound was synonymous with the following decade after Todd Terry turned their 1994 release 'Missing' into an enormous club and chart hit. Their collective CV encompasses The Marine Girls, hugely successful club nights Lazy Dog, Neighbourhood and Cherry Jam, and record label Buzzin' Fly. As authors, they have released highly acclaimed memoirs, Tracey writing 'Bedsit Disco Queen' and Ben charting his near death experiences in the book 'Patient'. The duo returned this year in a blaze of glory following a 24 year hiatus in releasing their 11th studio album Fuse.

Talking to Nemone, who combines her roles of DJ and qualified psychotherapist, the couple take a deep dive to share their epic musical journey and reveal how personal experiences and emotions are woven through their own work. It's a chance to understand their relationship with music more intimately, to learn more about how they've used sound to communicate, and how they've reached the place we meet them in today.

Tracey and Ben share the music that has sound-tracked the ups and downs of their lives.

BBC Radio 6 Music aims to be a positive, uplifting space for artists and fans alike. However, there have been moments on our social platforms where it hasn't felt like that. We can't fix the internet but we would like to make our corner of it kinder. The 'Change The Tune' season aims to raise awareness, to explore the impact of online abuse and to launch a code of conduct that outlines what behaviour will not be tolerated in our social spaces.

Nemone asks the BBC's disinformation and social media correspondent Marianna Spring to set the scene of the digital world in which we find ourselves now. Marianna shares her own experiences of receiving extreme hate online, the repercussions it has on her everyday life as an investigative reporter, and the importance of shining a light on the darker areas of the internet.

Artists Rebecca Lucy Taylor (Self Esteem), former Chvrches frontwoman Lauren Mayberry, Nitin Sawhney CBE and DJ and 6 Music presenter SHERELLE talk openly and frankly about their use of social media as a tool to promote their music, connect with fans, and further reveal how such platforms have made them a target for shocking misogynistic and racial abuse.

Nemone also explores the subject with former Babyshambles drummer Dr Adam Ficek. The performer turned psychotherapist is the founder of Music & Mind, an independent service that helps musicians, creatives and music industry workers navigate their mental health and wellness.

Nemone talks to artists about their experiences of online abuse and the impact it has.

Nemone talks to artists Rebecca Lucy Taylor (Self Esteem), Nitin Sawhney CBE, SHERELLE and former Chvrches frontwoman Lauren Mayberry about their experiences of online abuse.

Talking to Nemone, who combines her roles of DJ and qualified psychotherapist, Alison reveals how her personal experiences are woven through her own art. It's a chance to understand her relationship with music more intimately, to learn more about how she has uses sound to communicate, and how she has reached the place we meet her in today.

The Kills released their sixth studio album 'God Games' last October. The band, formed in 2000, passionately entwines Alison Mosshart's primal vocals with Jamie Hince's laidback drawl. In early 2009, she joined the supergroup The Dead Weather, formed by Jack White. Alison has also exhibited her artwork across the globe whilst being hailed as a style muse variously from Vogue magazine to Vice.

In this programme, Alison shares her stories of growing up in the sleepy town of Vero Beach in Florida, how she convinced her parents to let her travel abroad as a young teenager with first band 'Discount' and her surprising love of 'Annie' the musical. She recalls how she met her bandmate Jamie Hince on a trip to London and how the process of writing remotely with her 'musical soulmate' shaped the band's sound. Alison also shares her experiences of letting go on stage and long car journeys as a form of self-care and how she has maintained a level of mystique in a world of social media and press intrusion. Featuring music from Led Zepplin, Gang Green, P J Harvey, Fugazi, The Dead Weather and Captain Beefheart.

Alison shares the songs that have sound-tracked the ups and downs of her life.

Alison Mosshart, one half of enigmatic duo The Kills, talks to Nemone to share the songs that have sound-tracked the ups and downs of her life.