Back To Back Sounds is a new and easy way to enjoy on-demand music content from the BBC, with hours of uninterrupted music curated by experts and big names in the music industry.
Launching from today and over the coming weeks, the twelve different Back To Back Sounds are organised by genre, artist, theme or occasion. They feature the latest programmes from across BBC radio stations seamlessly interwoven with new commissions, hosted by some of the most well-known and loved music artists.
The Reset takes listeners on a journey of calm; Amplified is the go-to destination for indie, rock and alternative fans; Total Rewind features hours of throwback R&B and Hip-Hop; Radio 2 90s is the best of the 90s, guided by Fearne Cotton and Dermot O’Leary. Rap Unlocked is the home of Rap, Hip-Hop, Grime and Drill – guided by the superstars of the genre including Ms Banks and Potter Payper.
Artist Icons is a career-spanning overview of the world’s most iconic musicians starting with Coldplay; Pre-Party is the ultimate selection to get your party started; Pop Right Now is non-stop Pop from 2015 onwards; Charged Up is the perfect soundtrack for your run, walk or workout; and Soothing Sleep is a sanctuary of calm to help listeners unwind.
Radio 1 Anthems is already hugely popular on-demand, while Radio 1 Happy is uplifting tunes to bring you joy throughout your day, guided by Radio 1’s Katie Thistleton.
New shows on Back To Back Sounds, including Arlo Parks and her new show Dream Fuel on The Reset, 1Xtra’s Throwback Party hosted by Joelah Noble & Keke will be on Total Rewind, and Dermot O’Leary own Alt 90s show will feature on Radio 2 90s.
You can find Back To Back Sounds by tapping on the music tab and scrolling through at the top of the music page.
Jonathan Wall, Controller of BBC Sounds said: “There’s a huge appetite for on-demand music, with more people streaming music than ever before, and we want to better serve those who want their perfect, long listen soundtrack at their fingertips. Built with the expertise of our brilliant specialist teams and big names in music, Back To Back Sounds will bring listeners the best of the BBC so they can enjoy hours of uninterrupted music on BBC Sounds, discovering new artists and tracks as well as hearing their favourites.”
