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PAPERBACK WRITERS - STEPHEN KING (320kbs-m4a/137mb/60mins)
BBC Radio 6 Music broadcast: 8th October 2025
In this very special show, Stephen King, one of the world's biggest selling authors, chooses his favourite songs and talks about what they mean to him; from his love of AC/DC to appearing on stage with John Cougar Mellencamp, his running buddy.
Stephen King has sold over 350 million copies of his books, many of which have been made into films and TV series. As well as his love of literature, Stephen also owns three radio stations in the U.S. and is a huge music fan. Over this hour, he plays a selection of tracks from his record collection and tells us the stories behind them.
His latest book is a thrilling new collection of short stories called the Bazaar Of Bad Dreams.
There's a curio for every reader – a man who keeps reliving the same life, repeating the same mistakes over and over, a firework competition between neighbours which reaches an explosive climax, a columnist who kills people by writing their obituaries or a poignant tale about the end of the human race.
AC/DC - Stiff Upper Lip [Promosound]
Danny & The Juniors - At The Hop [EMI]
John Mellencamp - Pink Houses [Universal]
Jan & Dean - New Girl In School [X-tra Collection]
The Rolling Stones - Dance Little Sister [Rolling Stones]
KC And The Sunshine Band - That's The Way (I Like It) [Global Television]
The Standells - Dirty Water
The Kingsmen - Louie Louie [Old Gold]
Creedence Clearwater Revival - It Came Out Of The Sky [Fantasy]
Johnny Rivers - Secret Agent Man [EMI America]
Sex Pistols - Anarchy In The U.K. [Virgin]
The Searchers - Needles And Pins [Pye]
Nathaniel Rateliff - S.O.B. [Stax]
Kenny Loggins - Footloose [CBS]
The Knack - My Sharona [Sony Tv/Columbia]
Ben E. King - Stand By Me [Global Television]
Siouxsie And The Banshees - Christine [Polydor]
PAPERBACK WRITERS - WARREN ELLIS (GRAPHIC CONTENT) (320kbs-m4a/129mb/56mins)
BBC Radio 6 Music broadcast: 20th October 2019
The comics writer, novelist & screenwriter picks the music that reflects the work he does, how he works, and what music means to him. With tracks from Delia Derbyshire, Billy Bragg and Neu!
Warren Ellis is the award-winning writer of Transmetropolitan, Planetery, The Authority and the writer and co-creator of the graphic novel Red, which was the basis of two major motion pictures. He is also the author of the NYT-bestselling novels Gun Machine and Crooked Little Vein. He's currently the writer and showrunner for the Netflix animated series Castlevania.
This is part of 6 Music's Paperback Writers: Graphic Content series, focussing on where the worlds of comics and music collide. Alan Moore kicked things off on the 4th October, with the legendary comic book writer sharing two hours of his favourite music. He talked to producer and writer Richard Norris about the important part it's played in his life. Author Neil Gaiman was in the hot seat on Sunday 6th October, with an hour of music that has shaped him as a person and a writer. And the UK's current Comics Laureate Hannah Berry was in charge of the music last Sunday.
The Pogues - Transmetropolitan [Stiff]
My Bloody Valentine - Drive It All Over Me [Creation]
Delia Derbyshire - Blue Veils And Golden Sands [Silva Screen]
Salem - King Night [IAmSound]
Billy Bragg - Between The Wars [Cooking Vinyl]
Félicia Atkinson - Grey & Green [Home Normal]
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds - Death Is Not The End [Mute]
David Bowie - 'Heroes' [RCA Victor]
Neu! - Für Immer (Forever) [Grönland]
Phurpa - The Visualisation [Sketis Music]
Northern Structures - Bolts [Sonic Groove]
Danielle Dax - The Spoil Factor [Awesome]
Julianna Barwick - Sunlight, Heaven
PAPERBACK WRITERS - HANNAH BERRY (GRAPHIC CONTENT) (320kbs-m4a/129mb/56mins)
BBC Radio 6 Music broadcast: 13th October 2019
The UK's current Comics Laureate shares a selection of music that means something to her. The award-winning graphic novelist, writer & illustrator includes Björk, Tom Waits and Amon Tobin in her playlist.
This is part of 6 Music's Paperback Writers: Graphic Content series, focussing on where the worlds of comics and music collide. Alan Moore kicks things off on the 4th October, with the legendary comic book writer sharing two hours of his favourite music. He talks to producer and writer Richard Norris about the important part it's played in his life. Author Neil Gaiman is in the hot seat on Sunday 6th October, with an hour of music that has shaped him as a person and a writer. And Castlevania creator Warren Ellis completes the line up with an hour of his favourite music on 20th October.
Belle And Sebastian - Sister Buddha [Matador]
Pete Rodríguez - I Like It Like That
Nightmares On Wax - Morse [Warp]
Björk - Triumph Of A Heart [One Little Indian]
Amon Tobin - Nightlife
Los De Abajo - Los Lunaticos
Sufjan Stevens - Chicago [Asthmatic Kitty]
Alabama Shakes - Future People [Rough Trade]
Tom Waits - Jockey Full Of Bourbon [Island]
Stromae - Tous Les Mêmes
Tunng - Woodcat
Barry Adamson - 007, A Fantasy Bond Theme
The Free Association - (I Wish I Had A) Wooden Heart [13 Amp]
Tindersticks - Let's Pretend [Island]
PAPERBACK WRITERS - NEIL GAIMAN (GRAPHIC CONTENT) (320kbs-m4a/129mb/56mins)
BBC Radio 6 Music broadcast: 6th October 2019
The multi-award-winning author of Sandman, Good Omens & American Gods picks some of the music that's shaped him. With tracks from David Bowie, Dusty Springfield, Elvis Costello, Amanda Palmer and Tori Amos.
A writer of comics, graphic novels, fiction, films, and plenty in between, Neil talks about how music has influenced him over his long and varied career.
This is part of 6 Music's Paperback Writers: Graphic Content series, focussing on where the worlds of comics and music collide. Alan Moore kicks things off on the 4th October, with the legendary comic book writer sharing two hours of his favourite music. He talks to producer and writer Richard Norris about the important part it's played in his life. Hannah Berry, the UK's current Comics Laureate takes over the reins next Sunday 13th October, and Castlevania creator Warren Ellis completes the line up with an hour of his favourite music on 20th October.
Elvis Costello - Waiting For The End Of The World [Stiff]
Al Stewart - Soho (Needless To Say) [CBS]
The Dixie Cups - Iko Iko [Red Bird]
Courtney Barnett - Avant Gardener
Amanda Palmer - Voicemail For Jill [8ft.]
Lou Reed - Walk On The Wild Side [Global Television]
Dusty Springfield - I Only Want To Be With You [Philips]
David Bowie - Rock 'N' Roll Suicide [EMI]
John Cooper Clarke - I Don't Want To Be Nice
Bob Dylan - Subterranean Homesick Blues [CBS]
The Gothic Archies - How Do You Slow This Thing Down? [Nonesuch]
Tori Amos - A Nightingale Sang In Berkley Square [Silva Screen]
PAPERBACK WRITERS - ALAN MOORE (GRAPHIC CONTENT) (320kbs-m4a/258mb/1hr52mins)
BBC Radio 6 Music broadcast: 4th October 2019
Alan Moore, the legendary comic book writer shares two hours of his favourite music and chats to producer and writer Richard Norris about the important part it's played in his life and work.
With titles like Watchmen, V for Vendetta, From Hell and The League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen, Alan has transformed the genre over 40 years of varied work. Hear him talk about writing, alongside his wide-ranging passion for music, magic, art labs and plenty else in between.
Expect tracks from Captain Beefheart, Joni Mitchell, X-Ray Spex, The Residents, Patti Smith and Sleaford Mods. Plus some of the music he's made himself over the years.
This kicks off 6 Music's Graphic Content season, where we celebrate comics and graphic novels through October. Author Neil Gaiman is in the hot seat on Sunday 6th October, with an hour of music that has shaped him as a person and a writer. Hannah Berry, the UK's current Comics Laureate takes over the reins the following week. And Castlevania creator Warren Ellis completes the line up with an hour of his favourite music on 20th October.
Bob Dylan - Subterranean Homesick Blues [CBS]
Four Tops - Walk Away Renée [Polygram Tv]
The Velvet Underground - Beginning To See The Light [Verve]
Syd Barrett - Late Night [Harvest]
Buffy Sainte-Marie - God Is Alive, Magic Is Afoot [Vanguard]
The Mothers Of Invention - Who Needs The Peace Corps [Verve]
Captain Beefheart - Big Eyed Beans From Venus
David Bowie - Drive-In Saturday [EMI]
Alan Moore & Tim Perkins - No. 1 With A Bullet [RE:]
Joni Mitchell - The Jungle Line [Asylum]
Annette Peacock - I'm The One [RCA Victor]
Patti Smith - Break It Up [Arista]
X-Ray Spex - The Day The World Turned Day-Glo
The Residents - Constantinople [Ralph]
Pat Fish & Alan Moore - Trampling Tokyo
Brian Eno & John Cale - Spinning Away [Warner Bros.]
Robert Wyatt - Shipbuilding [Rough Trade]
Sleaford Mods - McFlurry [Harbinger Sound]
Alan Moore & Joe Brown - The Decline Of The English Murder [Occupation]