Music Uncovered

In this special episode, fashion icon Kate Moss joins Nick Grimshaw for an intimate conversation within the David Bowie Centre at the V&A East Storehouse. Together, they delve into Kate’s personal friendship with Bowie and reflect on his enduring influence across music, fashion, and culture. First broadcast on the 6 Music Breakfast Show.

The series concludes with Kate Moss exploring the lasting legacy of David Bowie and the story behind Diamond Dogs, an album that carried themes from Bowie’s unrealised Orwell adaptation. Released on May 24, 1974, it marked a shift—Tony Defries had convinced Bowie to drop “David,” and all promotional material referred to him simply as Bowie. Unable to stage his 1984 concept, Bowie transformed it in...

Following the end of Ziggy Stardust, David Bowie entered a period of reinvention. While Tony Defries negotiated a complex publishing deal, Bowie owed RCA another album—so he recorded Pin Ups, a collection of covers that paid tribute to the songs that shaped his early musical journey. He and Angie spent the summer of 1973 at Château d’Hérouville in France working on the project. That same year, Bow...

In April 1973, David Bowie fulfilled a long-held dream by touring Japan. Designer Kansai Yamamoto gifted him a collection of flamboyant stage outfits that Bowie wore with confidence—looks that continue to inspire fashion today. On April 19, Bowie released Aladdin Sane, featuring the iconic lightning bolt artwork that became one of rock’s most enduring images. As Ziggy Stardust’s fame soared, Bowie...

Kate Moss digs into how Bowie brought Ziggy Stardust to life, through a striking transformation. Though Hunky Dory showed him with flowing golden hair, Bowie was already embracing a bolder look inspired by Warhol’s circle and Stanley Kubrick’s A Clockwork Orange. Despite the daring style, early gigs drew small crowds—some nights just ten people—and not everyone embraced the new aesthetic. One earl...

David Bowie was captivated by Tony Zanetta—known as ‘Z’—who played Andy Warhol in Pork, and asked him to arrange a meeting with Warhol in New York. During that trip, Bowie also met Lou Reed and Iggy Pop, both of whom would profoundly influence his music. Kate Moss explores Bowie’s journey back in the UK where he was creatively recharged. Inspired by the artists and sounds he encountered, he began...

Amid writing, recording, and performing, David Bowie married Angie on March 20, 1970. With no time for a honeymoon, Bowie was back in the studio working on new material that explored themes of isolation and alienation. Frustrated with his lack of progress, Bowie parted ways with manager Ken Pitt and signed with Tony Defries, who believed in Bowie’s star potential. The Man Who Sold the World was re...

Encouraged by the success of Space Oddity, David Bowie began working with producer Tony Visconti to craft another hit. He and his girlfriend Angie moved into a flat in Beckenham, South London, where Bowie drew inspiration from Syd Barrett of Pink Floyd and dabbled in musical theatre, influenced by Anthony Newley. At Haddon Hall, Bowie met Freddie Buretti, who became central to his evolving visual...

Kate Moss describes David’s early life in Brixton, South London and the family influences that began to shape his early interest in music. School friend George Underwood describes going with David to see his first rock concert, which was Little Richard, when they were both 14 and Peter Frampton explains the help and advice his art teacher father gave Peter, George and David. Once he decided he wan...

During the 90s and 00s the sonics of UK Garage took the country by storm. In a short few years the genre emerged from underground events and transformed into Britain’s #1 party-starting sound. UKG Pioneer DJ Spoony and Music Aficionado Jamz Supernova rewind through the hits, pivotal figures and moments that took UKG to unprecedented.

The UK Garage 30th birthday celebrations starts with a bang(er). Jamz Supernova and DJ Spoony rewind through the genre’s hits and the party-starting classics. From Ms Dynamite's speaker-breaking ‘Boo’ to the delightful sounds of Shanks and Bigfoot’s ‘Sweet Like Chocolate’, this nostalgic ride through the 90s and 00s takes you through the soulful, gritty and pop-infused blend of genre-defying songs...

Have you ever wondered how a genre gets made? You’re in the right place, because Jamz and Spoony explore the origins of UK Garage and meet the people who started it all. Exposed to US house and garage records in small pubs and the super club Ministry of Sound during the 90s, London ravers were inspired to create their own version of the sound. The Godfather of UK Garage, Grant Nelson, retells how...

Jamz and Spoony discover the creative methods DJs used to launch UK Garage from the underground and reach people across the country. Ignored by the mainstream and evading the police, DJs took untold risks to spread the sound. Creating cult followings in London, Birmingham, Manchester and more, the illegal airwaves of pirate radio, recorded tape packs and underground raves became the megaphone for...

Jamz and Spoony take to the international dancefloor as they find out what made UKG events like no other. Spotting rap royalty Jay Z, dancing with actor Wesley Snipes or even hearing a DJ mix from football legend David Beckham were just some of the many things that happened at the iconic Twice as Nice South London event. The UK Garage crowd were famously dressed up to the nines. So Jamz and Spoony...

Jamz and Spoony discover the voices behind some of Garage’s biggest records and our go-to karaoke songs. Colour Girl shares how she became one of the first British UK Garage vocalists when her 4x4 floor fillers became classics. Kele Le Roc and Sweet Female Attitude’s Leanne Brown share how their RnB and soulful records got a UKG 2 step remix / makeover and became legendary. Craig David tells the s...

Jamz and Spoony bubble and vibe to the wicked lyrics and flows of the UK Garage MCs. The Godfather, MC Creed, shares how he changed the scene hidden behind a DJ booth, becoming the genre’s first ever MC. Taking inspiration from the Jungle scene and Caribbean sound system culture, in the early 2000s, London crews Heartless, So Solid and Pay As You Go emerged as UKG's next superstars. The versatile,...

Jamz and Spoony travel to the early 2000s, as a new rough-and-ready genre is forming: Grime. Inspired by the raw sound of garage MCs, jungle and more, Grime became the voice for the streets and inner city youth. As the sound spread, it created #1 records, international artists and took underground stars to the world’s biggest stages. In this episode, we hear from DJ Target, Fekky, Sir Spyro, Tinch...

In Summer 2019, no one expected a summer garage anthem, but we definitely got it when AJ Tracey dropped Ladbroke Grove. Electronic music aficionado Eliza Rose became inspired by underground records and female vocalists to create the ultimate sing along with her hit record Baddest of Them All (B.O.T.A.). AJ Tracey and Eliza are part of a new school of British stars re-imagining garage music and int...

Greg James dives into Coldplay's remarkable journey from chart-topping hits to global eco-advocates. Unpacking their influence on culture, economy and the music industry.

Why should we appreciate Coldplay? Greg James dives into Coldplay’s firsts; first radio appearance, first Glastonbury, first award. And, of course, their first top ten hit: YELLOW

Greg James gets personal with Coldplay, exploring the characters that make up the band: Chris, Jonny, Will and Guy. And talk directly to their mysterious fifth member, Phil Harvey

Greg James explores amazing Coldplay stories, the trouble, the success, and the fans.

The reality of fame, how Chris became THE frontman, not just on stage but in everyday life. How the band as whole reacted to this and how they stand now on their opinion of fame. With Greg James.

In this episode, we talk about inspirations and the inspired. We begin to understand the impact Coldplay have really had on music. Presented by Greg James.

We chart the transformative journey of Coldplay's live performances, from their humble beginnings to the groundbreaking spectacles they're known for today. With Greg James.