About

Track Playing tells you about the artist playing on BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 2, BBC 1Xtra and BBC 6Music. If you use Last.fm, it can also tell you if the artist is one you'll like.

I've created Track Playing because I like to find out about artists I'm listening to on the radio. (It's an updated version of a previous Now Playing site I made.)

How to use Track Playing

Select radio station
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Track Playing is designed to be viewed while listening to the radio. Select the radio station you're currently listening to and Track Playing will automatically display information about the track and artist being played (usually within 30 seconds of it starting). Information includes:

  • the track now playing
  • an artist biography
  • albums and singles released by the artist
  • links to other websites about the artist
  • events at which the artist is appearing
  • which BBC Radio station is more likely to play tracks by the artist
  • if you've entered your Last.fm username, whether the artist is recommended

For more information check out the FAQ, and see what is planned in the future.

If you're a developer see how it works.

Track Playing is developed and maintained by Chris Riley. If you like this, why not try Judge A Book By Its Cover.