Interpol and Mike D
Mike D of hip-hop group The Beastie Boys on his solo album. Plus, American band Interpol, music from Alex Warren, Courteeners and The Warning and the latest UK chart countdown.
Mike D from the hugely influential hip-hop group, The Beastie Boys, has just released his debut solo album Thank You, and this week he tells us all about the inspiration behind it.
Plus, we hear from the band Interpol who have just returned with their eighth studio collection.
We also have new music from Alex Warren, Courteeners and The Warning.
Plus, we play all of the top five most popular songs in the UK chart.
(Photo: Paul Banks (L) and Daniel Kessler (R) of Interpol stand side by side, both wearing dark sunglasses and black shirts, as they pose for a photo. They joined Lauren Laverne on BBC Radio 6 Music, 24 August 2026. Credit: Sarah Jeynes)
Presenter: Kim Robson
Producer: Alan Rowett
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