Today, Nick Grimshaw and Lauren Laverne launched their new shows on MediaCity-based BBC Radio 6 Music and BBC Sounds, with Oldham native Grimshaw presenting the 6 Music Breakfast Show (7-10am) and Mackem Laverne presenting mid-mornings (10am-1pm).
Grimshaw opened his show by playing New Order’s Bizarre Love Triangle and Fontaines D.C.’s It’s Amazing To Be Young and welcomed listeners by saying: “Good morning and welcome along to a brand new show here on 6 Music. How are you doing? Kicking off with some New Order and then this, the latest from Fontaines [D.C.]. It is Nick Grimshaw here with you on the radio, right through to 10 o’clock this morning and here with one job only – to start your day with the best music from the best, most exciting, interesting artists in the world. I am thrilled to be back with you once again in the mornings.”
Grimshaw’s guest on the show today was writer Sue Tilley, who spoke about her friend, the performance artist and 1980s club culture icon, Leigh Bowery ahead of the Leigh Bowery exhibition at the Tate Modern. He also played an eclectic mix of tracks by Gwen McCrae, Maria Vidal, Beastie Boys, The Smiths, Doechii and Public Enemy during the show.
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Coming up later this week, Nick’s guests will be Paul Simenon of The Clash (Tuesday 25th February), Shygirl (Wednesday 26th February), Goldie (Thursday 27th February) and Gossip frontwoman, Beth Ditto (Friday 28th February).
Before beginning her new mid-morning show, Lauren joined Grimshaw on air for a brief chat before opening her own new show with Sly and The Family Stone’s Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin) . She said: “The incredible Sly Stone to start and thank you for welcoming me home and letting me be myself here on 6 Music! Feels so good to be back. Good morning. Cheers to Grimmy for a sensational Breakfast Show. So, let’s get going, shall we?”
She then played Body Language by Ezra Collective (feat. Sasha Keable).
Both Grimshaw and Laverne’s shows are available for catch up on BBC iPlayer.
