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The weekend's nearly here... So it's time to Down Tools!

The weekend is basically here, so Craig is giving you permission to start the party early... That's right, let's Down Tools with loads of amazing tunes to get us going.

The weekend is basically here, so Craig is giving you permission to start the party early... That's right, let's Down Tools with loads of amazing tunes to get us going.

And you get the chance to pick the last song of the show!

To get involved, email us at craig@bbc.co.uk.

Produced in Salford by Audio Always for BBC Radio 6 Music.

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Fri 25 Sep 2026 13:00
BBC Radio 6 Music

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Music Played

  • The Stone Roses

    Fools Gold

    • Precious - Various Artists.
    • Dino.

  • Garbage

    Only Happy When It Rains

    • Global Television.

  • The Strokes

    Last Nite

    • Rough Trade Records.

  • Florence + the Machine

    You've Got The Love

    • Now That's What I Call Music 74 (Various Artists).
    • Now.
    • 5.

  • The Jam

    A Town Called Malice

    • Polydor.

  • Interpol

    Wings On Fire

    • Partisan.

  • The Dandy Warhols

    Bohemian Like You

    • Capitol.

  • Basement Jaxx

    Bingo Bango

    • XL.

  • Jurassic 5

    Quality Control

    • Interscope.

  • anaiis

    Sunshine

    • 5db records.

  • The Kinks

    You Really Got Me

    • The Journey - Part 1.
    • BMG.

  • Chaka Khan

    I Know You, I Live You

    • The Studio Album Collection: 1978 - 1992.
    • Rhino/Warner Records.
    • 3.

  • Ezra Collective

    Jubilee Feeling

    • Partisan.

  • Falle Nioke

    Sewale

    • single.
    • Love From The Sea Records.

  • The Notorious B.I.G.

    Unbelievable

    • Bad Boy Entertainment.

  • twisted teens

    Florida Water Blues

    • Going Underground.

  • Knats

    Untitled 666 (6 Music Session, 09 Sep 2026)

  • The Velvet Underground

    Sunday Morning

    • Verve.

  • Beck

    Falling Through My Hands

    • Capitol.

  • The Brothers Johnson

    The Real Thing (Dave Lee's Thunder Thumbs Remix)

    Remix Artist: Dave Lee.
    • Z Records.

  • Jackie Moore

    This Time Baby (M+M Mix)

    Remix Artist: John Morales.
    • BBE.

  • The Marvelettes

    Danger! Heartbreak Dead Ahead

    • Tamla.

  • Josh Caffe

    Velvet Skin

    • dh2.

  • Blackalicious

    Alphabet Aerobics

    • Mo Wax.

  • Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth

    They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.)

    • Elektra.

  • Bicep

    Air (feat. SOARR)

    • Ninja Tune.

  • Orbital

    Chime - Glastonbury 1994

    • Orbital - Glastobury 1994.
    • London Records.

  • untitled

    Tinted View

    • GoodTalk.

  • @

    Bird

    • 4AD.

  • beabadoobee

    Memories

    • Dirty Hit.

  • Talking Heads

    (Nothing But) Flowers

    • EMI.

  • Ian Dury & the Blockheads

    Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick

    • Global Television.

  • Sly & the Family Stone

    Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Again)

    • Epic.

  • Conquering Lion

    Code Red

    • Congo Natty.

  • The Chemical Brothers

    Block Rockin' Beats

    • Virgin.

  • Peaches & Joe Talbot

    You're Alright (Pixel Grip Remix)

    Remix Artist: Pixel Grip.
    • Kill Rock Stars.

  • CHVRCHES

    The Mother We Share

    • The Bones of What You Believe.
    • Glassnote Entertainment Group LLC.
    • 1.

  • Yard Act

    You're Gonna Need A Little Music

    • Island.

  • Party Dozen

    Euro Stomper

    • 21 Bum Salute.
    • City Slang.

  • Jayda G

    All I Need

    • !K7.

  • SILVERWINGKILLER

    WORLDSTAR

    • 1000% TRIAD FUNDED.

  • Étienne de Crécy

    Am I Wrong

    • XL Recordings.

  • Public Service Broadcasting

    Gagarin

    • Test Card Recordings.

Broadcast

  • Fri 25 Sep 2026 13:00
    BBC Radio 6 Music