Jesus and Mary Chain frontman Jim Reid today appeared on 6Music’s ‘The First Time’ show.

The broadcast which lasted an hour can be listened to for the next 7 days in the UK on the BBC 6Music website by clicking here.

In the show Jim Reid talks about his influences and first encounters with music and plays tracks by David Bowie, The Beatles, Velvet Underground and The Jam. He also talks about his relationship with fellow band mate and brother William Reid and reveals the 2007 Coachella gig was the first time he had played live sober.

In other Mary Chain news, the band are cover stars on the latest edition of Artrocker which includes a free cd with a track by the band.

You can order the latest copy of Artrocker by clicking here.