Sidetracked with Annie and Nick

Nov 20 2024 66 ep. 32 mins 191

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For music and pop culture lovers looking for an authentic and light-hearted take on the week in music... with broadcasters and music fanatics Annie Macmanus and Nick Grimshaw.

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Beyoncé’s Christmas Takeover, Glastonbury Rumours and Are Music Videos Over?

Nov 20 2024 29 mins

Is the art of the music video dead? Following last week’s discussion about the MTV EMA’s, Annie and Nick share some of your comments about the relevancy of music videos. Elsewhere, Beyoncé has announced that she will play an NFL half time show on Christmas Day, but which artist would you abandon Christmas dinner for? Plus, Bjork is recreating the sounds of extinct animals, Ed

EMAs, Cowboy Carter and Busta Rhymes’ Return to Lancashire

Nov 13 2024 42 mins

Grammy nominations and the EMAs have welcomed us back into awards season, but are they still relevant and should we even care? BBC Music Correspondent Mark Savage gives his analysis. Elsewhere, Pharrell Williams is challenging our mind’s eye with his new Lego film, Busta Rhymes reveals that Benny Hill is the rapper’s comedian and Nick explains why he’s not friends with Fra

Sidetracked with Ghetts

Nov 06 2024 42 mins

Does UK Rap need fixing? With 20 years of skin in the game, Ghetts joins Annie to discuss the current state of the UK Rap scene, the importance of championing artist authenticity and who he looks to for inspiration. Elsewhere, what is it about certain songs that keeps us coming back? Annie shares the science behind what makes music so addictive. Plus, Tyler, The Creator proves why

Laura Marling’s Quiet Ambition, Halloween Music and The Return of Kate Bush

Oct 30 2024 34 mins

Annie and Nick dress up as two musical icons for a spooky special - but what makes up the perfect Halloween song? Elsewhere, Laura Marling has released her new album to critical acclaim, and it acts as a perfect example of why an artist’s agency and authenticity are so important in the age of streaming. Plus, Kate Bush has us all gagged with the announcement that she’s ready to

Sidetracked with Olly Alexander

Oct 23 2024 35 mins

Olly Alexander joins Nick to discuss meeting Rihanna, the highs and lows of Eurovision and why he wants to ‘do a Kate Bush’. They also pay tribute to Liam Payne and reflect on the legacy he has left behind. Elsewhere, Tyler, The Creator is bucking the trend by releasing new music on Mondays - should other artist’s lean into this or does New Music Friday serve a purpose? Plus,

Lauryn Hill’s Genius, Double Pints and the Role of the Music Critic

Oct 17 2024 33 mins

How much influence do music reviews have in 2024? Annie and Nick chat to The Guardian’s Laura Snapes about the role of the music critic, what it’s like to give a scathing review and why professional critique should always be valued. Elsewhere, Glastonbury tickets go on sale next month at their highest ever price - but what should festival-goers be getting for their money? Plus,

Charli XCX’s Brat Remix, Breaking America and The Rise of Pop Collabs

Oct 09 2024 32 mins

Is breaking America worth the cost? Annie and Nick discuss why artists are struggling to take their tours across the pond and the impact this could have on British music. Elsewhere, the world is clearly still not over Brat, as Charli XCX reveals the tracklist for her remix album – but what does it tell us about the rise in pop collaborations? Plus, misinterpreted lyrics, Ro

Sidetracked with Kylie Minogue

Oct 02 2024 33 mins

Kylie Minogue joins Annie and Nick to discuss THAT performance with Madonna, what it was like making the follow up to Padam Padam and letting loose in Ibiza’s DC10. Elsewhere, Chappell Roan has cancelled shows to prioritise her health - are fans expecting too much from their favourite pop stars? Plus, everyone’s in goth panic as The Cure release their first new music in 16 year

Katy Perry’s Difficult Comeback, Bon Iver Autumn and Ethics of Posthumous Albums

Sep 25 2024 30 mins

SOPHIE’s posthumous album is finally being released, but how might it impact her legacy and should it have been made at all? Elsewhere, when one star rises another falls – Annie and Nick discuss Chappell Roan’s career-defining London shows and why Katy Perry’s latest album doesn’t work in a post-brat world. Plus, Bon Iver’s new song has marked the seasonal shift but wha

DJing Pregnant, Mums Review FKA twigs and Can Pop Stars Swing Elections?

Sep 18 2024 39 mins

Taylor Swift has officially endorsed Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign, but how much influence can celebrity endorsements have on election results? Elsewhere, Jayda G is breaking the stigma around DJing whilst pregnant – Annie shares her own experience behind the decks. Plus, Nick explains why he’s got the worst hangover of his life and how FKA twig’s EUSEXUA show was th