Social music site Last.fm has announced a partnership with the BBC which will see the digital music service tracking the music played on Radio 1, Radio 2, 6Music and 1Xtra. Users of Last.fm will be able to see what music has been played most often across the stations, as well as viewing playlists from specific specialist DJs like Steve Lamacq and Zane Lowe.
From the first week of Last.fm tracking the BBC stations, or "scrobbling" them to use their terminology, it has been revealed that Radiohead has been the most played artist on digital station 6Music this week, followed by Duke Spirit and Kings Of Leon. On Radio 2, Kylie, The Eagles and Seal have had most play, while The Hoosiers, Sugababes and Robyn top Radio 1 and Q-Tip, Dizzee Rascal and Timbaland 1Xtra.
Last.fm users will be able to access the information about BBC airplay via the social network, with links to Last.fm affiliates included where tracks can be bought.