BBC Radio 6 Music: Alternative Jukebox

Buy BBC Radio 6 music's alternative jukebox at Rough Trade East on the 8th October and collect your wristband at the same time..

Each of the 500 carefully chosen, era defining tracks in the book has its own story: how it came about, why it is so highly lauded, and how it has earned its place in history. Featuring contributions from many of the station's DJs - including Craig Charles, Huey Morgan, Steve Lamacq, Shaun Keaveny, Mark Radcliffe, Chris Hawkins and Mary Anne Hobbs - BBC Radio 6 Music's Alternative Jukebox is the perfect route to escaping the mainstream and discovering a world of unforgettable tracks.

Immerse yourself in a truly original musical odyssey with choices of works by a diverse range of artists, such as Robert Johnson, Sugar Pie de Santo, Gil Scott-Heron, Syd Barrett, The Clash, Generation X, Nick Cave, Suede and Ghostpoet. The book charts a course around the very best of alternative music, uncovering a wealth of songs you never knew, and return afresh to the tracks you love and the stories behind them.

Join a very special 6 Music panel of DJs - Cerys Matthews, Don Letts and Gilles Peterson in conversation with Miranda Sawyer, as they discuss their Alternative Jukebox selections. We'll be listening to some of their favourite tracks from the book, and there will be an opportunity to get your copy of the book signed by the BBC Radio 6 Music panel after the talk.