In the flagship film, Dave Grohl, Pat Smear, Nate Mendel, and Chris Shiflett break down three pivotal tracks: “Caught in the Echo” and “Child Actor” from their twelfth studio album, Your Favourite Toy, alongside their monumental anthem “The Pretender.” The band reflects on their decades-long legacy, with frontman Dave Grohl sharing rare personal memories of recording at Maida Vale with Nirvana in 1990, just weeks after joining the group.
Accompanying the film is a four-part audio series broadcasting on 6 Music and BBC Sounds. The band-curated playlists cover deeply personal themes, including “80s High School in Santa Barbara” and “Growing up in Virginia.”
The special broadcasting event continues across the week with an elite lineup of global artists taking over the residency. Electronic music pioneer Honey Dijon pulls back the curtain on her new album The Nightlife, discusses collaborating with Beyoncé on Renaissance, and delivers an audio journey through four decades of dance music.
Mercury Prize winner James Blake joins producer Dom Maker to dissect the beats and hidden samples of his record Trying Times. Meanwhile, indie-pop sensation beabadoobee teams up with Shygirl to discuss her hits “Beaches” and “Glue Song,” and Swedish pop icon Robyn previews a deep dive into her latest album Sexistential.
6 Music will reflect the project across its daytime programming, with Steve Lamacq and Huw Stephens hosting dedicated retrospective shows and interviews throughout the week. The Artist in Residence: AAA films and audio series are available now on BBC iPlayer and BBC Sounds.
