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Stuart Maconie's Freak Zone Episodes

  1. Matt Berry's Music for Insomniacs

    Actor, comedian and musician Matt Berry chats about his album Music for Insomniacs.

  2. 50 years of Nonesuch

    Stuart takes an in-depth look at Nonesuch Records as it celebrates its 50th anniversary.

  3. Michael Gira from Swans

    Swans frontman Michael Gira chats to Stuart about their new album To Be Kind.

  4. Live from the Laugharne Weekend festival in South Wales

    Stuart joins the centenary celebrations for Welsh poet Dylan Thomas live in Laugharne.

  5. Plaid

    Stuart has news of Plaid's new record Reachy Prints and a featured album from Eric Dolphy.

  6. Charles Hazlewood sits in

    Charles Hazlewood sits in for Stuart Maconie and plays his favourite freaky tracks.

  7. The High Llamas

    As 6 Music Celebrates Ireland, the featured album is Cold and Bouncy by The High Llamas.

  8. FutureEverything Festival

    The Space Lady and Evian Christ talk about performing at the FutureEverything festival.

  9. Squarepusher

    Squarepusher explains his new project making music for advanced Japanese robots.

  10. John Sinclair

    Counterculture icon, beat poet and MC5 manager John Sinclair chats about his new album.

  11. William Basinski

    Composer William Basinski talks about The Disintegration Loops and performing in London.

  12. Penguin Cafe

    Stuart chats to members of Penguin Cafe and celebrates International Women's Day.

  13. The Freaky Side of the 6 Music Festival

    Featuring music from The Radiophonic Workshop and Graham Massey's Sun Ra Arkestra tribute.

  14. Brazilian tropicalia from Os Mutantes

    Stuart has psychedelic Brazilian tropicalia from Os Mutantes for the featured album slot.

  15. Goblin's Claudio Simonetti

    Goblin founding member Claudio Simonetti chats to Stuart about their upcoming tour.

  16. Keel Her

    Lo-fi pop queen Keel Her chats to Stuart about her debut album.

  17. Kemper Norton

    Kemper Norton talks to Stuart about creating ambient music using field recordings.

  18. Ice Music Festival

    Terje Isungset chats to Stuart about the Ice Music Festival in Norway.

  19. Shelagh McDonald chats to Stuart

    Folk singer Shelagh McDonald on her return to music after living in a tent for 30 years.

  20. Dave Brock from Hawkwind

    Hawkwind's Dave Brock chats to Stuart about space rock and his plans for 2014.

  21. Steve Howe chats to Stuart

    Stuart looks forward to the big events of 2014 and talks Yes with Steve Howe.

  22. Best Bits of 2013

    Stuart revisits some of the best moments on the Freak Zone from the past 12 months.

  23. Connan Mockasin and The Radiophonic Workshop

    Music from two sessions recorded for 6 Music; Connan Mockasin and Radiophonic Workshop.

  24. Roger Eno chats to Stuart

    Roger Eno, younger brother of Brian Eno, chats about new record Little Things Left Behind.

  25. The Legacy of Frank Zappa

    Stuart explores how Frank Zappa is viewed today, 20 years after his death.

  26. Japanoise rock from Boredoms

    Stuart gives Vision Creation Newsun by Boredoms the featured album treatment.

  27. 大象传媒 Radiophonic Workshop

    Dick Mills and Roger Limb chat about their years of service at the Radiophonic Workshop.

  28. Brit psych from Kaleidoscope

    Stuart's featured album is Kaleidoscope's debut, ahead of their first gig in 40 years.

  29. Four Tet chats to Stuart

    Four Tet talks to Stuart about getting out of the game but still making music.

  30. Mike Oldfield chats to Stuart

    Iconic British musician Mike Oldfield chats to Stuart about his career.

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