Sidetracked with Annie and Nick

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Sidetracked with Annie and Nick

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.

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    Ed Sheeran Writes to the Prime Minister, Sober Gigs and the George Ezra Collection

    Ed Sheeran is calling for more funding for music education in the UK – what are Annie and Nick’s memories of music at school? Elsewhere, Little Simz is suing Inflo over unpaid debts, and Miami has renamed streets after musicians who’ve shaped the music scene. Plus, Annie’s found the perfect album to write to, Nick’s mum is a bit confused about the 6 Music Festival Line-up, and listener gets in touch about the joy of sober gigs. Get in touch with Annie and Nick! If you’re over 16 WhatsApp 079700 82700 or email sidetracked@bbc.co.uk. SONGS DOME 3000 - In The wind DOME 3000 - IN MEMORIES GARDEN WE MEET EVERY DAY CMAT - Running/Planning Doja Cat/Jack Harlow - Just Us ALBUMS Hiroshi Yoshimura - Flora FKA Twigs - Eusexua

    38 min

  2. 20 MAR

    Stevie Wonder, Frank Ocean’s Tease and Beef with the King

    It’s been a big week for new music with releases from HAIM, Chappell Roan and Bon Iver – but the most important takeaway, is Frank Ocean's tease for real? Elsewhere, as the post-St Patrick’s Day delirium sets in, Annie and Nick work out a plan to see Stevie Wonder on his UK tour. Plus, Sidetracked has been knocked off the top of the music podcast charts by King Charles and his love of ‘The Loco-Motion', Nick has a starring role in the new JADE video and a 191-track playlist made by Aphex Twin prompts the question – what is the optimum length for a playlist? SONGS Beyoncé - Crazy In Love Kylie Minogue – The Loco-Motion Frank Ocean – Dear April HAIM – Relationships Bon Iver, Danielle Haim – If Only I Could Wait Chappelle Roan – The Giver JADE - FUFN

    40 min

  3. 13 MAR

    Doechii’s Rise and Rise, Imogen Heap and AI in Music

    What role should AI play in music? Recording artist and technologist Imogen Heap joins Annie and Nick to discuss how AI is currently being used in the music industry, what the future might look like and what artists can do to take back control. Elsewhere, Doechii’s star continues to rise with more new music and an onstage collaboration with Lauryn Hill. Plus, the Red Bull Culture Clash is back, Lady Gaga’s new album is better than everyone thought it would be and why Roy Ayers was the master of vibes. Get in touch with Annie and Nick! If you’re over 16 WhatsApp 079700 82700 or email sidetracked@bbc.co.uk. SONGS Mae Martin – I Love You So Much HAIM - Relationships These New Puritans, Caroline Polachek – Industrial Love Song Sister Nancy – Bam Bam Roy Ayers – Everybody Loves the Sunshine Doechii – Anxiety Lauryn Hill – Doo Wop (That Thing) Imogen Heap – Headlock Imogen Heap – Hide and Seek Fat Les – Vindaloo Thin Lizzy – Whiskey in the Jar New Order – Bizarre Love Triangle ALBUMS Mae Martin – I’m A TV Busta Rhymes – The Coming Lady Gaga – MAYHEM Lauryn Hill – The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill EXHIBITION The Face Magazine: Culture Shift, at The National Portrait Gallery, London

    41 min

  4. 6 MAR

    Glastonbury 2025 Lineup Announcement

    Sound the Glastonbury siren as Annie and Nick react to the lineup for this year’s festival. Has Charli XCX been booked for the right stage? What sort of crowd will Olivia Rodrigo pull? Why is Busta Rhymes one of the most exciting names on the poster? Plus, they share exclusive details on who will be playing on which stage across the weekend.

    19 min

  5. 6 MAR

    Sidetracked with James Blake

    Annie and Nick are joined by James Blake to discuss the week in music. He’s a Grammy award winning singer and producer, who’s worked with everyone from Kendrick Lamar to Beyoncé and last year, he walked away from his record deal to become an independent artist. After last week’s depressing look into the state of British music, does James have some solutions? Elsewhere, inspired by Chrissie Hynde sharing her thoughts on what’s cool and uncool, James thinks we should call time on making fun of Coldplay. They also pay tribute to neo soul icon Angie Stone, share their thoughts on Sir Elton John’s duet with Chappell Roan and James recounts the time he met Stevie Wonder. Get in touch with Annie and Nick! If you’re over 16 WhatsApp 079700 82700 or email sidetracked@bbc.co.uk. SONGS Sabrina Carpenter – Please, Please, Please Angie Stone - No More Rain (In This Cloud) Angie Stone - Wish I Didn’t Miss You James Blake – Like The End Mina, Mark Ronson – Ancora, ancora, ancora Van Morrison – Sweet Thing Kate Bush – The Morning Fog Peter Gabriel – Here Comes The Flood Brian Eno, Jon Hopkins, Leo Abrahams – Emerald and Lime ALBUMS Frank Ocean – Endless ARTISTS Dave Little Simz Nils Frahm HorsegiirL

    48 min
  6. The BRITs According to Sidetracked

    2 MAR

    The BRITs According to Sidetracked

    Recorded in the back of a cab on the way from The O2 to an afterparty, Nick and CMAT have all the goss from this year’s BRIT Awards.

    31 min

  7. 27 FEB

    Rihanna Rumours, AI Kate Bush, and Lola Young Gets in Touch

    Do the charts have the same relevance they once did? Annie and Nick discuss the potential reasons why there are no UK artists in the annual global top 10 for the first time since 2003. Elsewhere, Kate Bush is one of a thousand musicians behind a silent album to protest the government's proposed changes to copyright law. Should we be worried about artists having their identities stolen, or should we embrace change? Plus, Rihanna is set to release new music but it won’t be “radio digestible”, Lola Young has a tough question, and Nick’s back on the radio. Get in touch with Annie and Nick! If you’re over 16, WhatsApp on 079700 82700 or email sidetracked@bbc.co.uk SONGS: Rihanna - Umbrella Rihanna - Pon De Replay Rihanna - Shut Up and Drive Roberta Flack - Killing Me Softly Roberta Flack – The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face Gwen McCrae – All This Love That I’m Giving Gwen McCrae - Keep The Fire Burning Benson Boone – Beautiful Things Sabrina Carpenter – Espresso Billie Eilish – Birds of a Feather Kendrick Lamar – Not Like Us Noah Kahan – Stick Season Hozier – Too Sweet Artemas – I Like the Way You Kiss Me Oasis - Whatever ALBUMS: Rihanna – ANTI 1,000 UK Artists – Is This What We Want? ARTISTS MENTIONED: The Clash, Paul Simonon, Joe Strummer, Madonna, Rihanna, Kate Bush, Damon Albarn, Annie Lennox, Roberta Flack, Gwen McCrae, Benson Boone, Sabrina Carpenter, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar, Noah Kahan, Hozier, Dua Lipa, Coldplay, Charli XCX, Artemas, Chase & Status, Stormzy, Wham!, Oasis, Ezra Collective, Lola Young, Central Cee, English Teacher, Sam Fender, Stray Kids, FKA Twigs, Myles Smith, Ed Sheeran, Adele, Oslo Twins, Joy Crookes, JADE, Robert Smith, CMAT, James Blake EXHIBITION: Leigh Bowery! at the Tate Modern, London

    43 min

  8. 20 FEB

    Sidetracked with Kelly Lee Owens

    Electronic music is more popular than ever before but is the government doing enough to support its continued growth? Singer and producer Kelly Lee Owens joins Nick to discuss her relationship with the genre, the role of small venues in sustaining club culture and what the future holds for DJs. Elsewhere, Chappell Roan’s call to action has been heard by UMG as they announce a new mental health fund. Plus, mums at raves, Kneecap at the Baftas and Madonna fangirling continues. Get in touch with Annie and Nick! If you’re over 16, WhatsApp on 079700 82700 or email sidetracked@bbc.co.uk ARTISTS Yune Pinku Or:la Aleksandir SONGS Decius – Birth Of A Smirk Decius – Queen Of 14th Street Massive Attack/Sinead O’Connor - What Your Soul Sings FKA Twigs/Koreless – Drums Of Death Madonna – Bedtime Story Madonna – Secret Madonna – Human Nature Madonna – Like A Prayer Madonna – Vogue Miso Extra/Metronomy - Good Kisses Elvis – In the Ghetto Bill Withers – Lovely Day Cheryl Lynn – Got To Be Real Bill Withers – Use Me Livin’ Joy – Dreamer Inner City – Good Life ALBUMS Kelly Lee Owens – Dreamstate Decius – Decius Vol. 2 (Splendour & Obedience) Kelela – In The Blue Light Madonna – Bedtime Stories Madonna – Ray Of Light Madonna – Confessions On A Dancefloor Daniel Avery – Drone Logic

    44 min
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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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