Sidetracked with Annie and Nick

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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.

  1. HACE 3 DÍAS

    Harry Styles Texts Back, Bad Bunny Jeopardy, and Quantifying Culture

    Annie and Nick discuss Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl half-time show and have some pretty surprising opinions about it all – but what should other artists take from the performance? In other news, Taylor Swift released her music video for Opalite and some fans aren’t pleased with how she chose to do it; Rosalía is confirmed to perform at the Brit Awards, and Lana Del Rey has promised a new single is imminent. And in very serious, breaking news: Harry Styles has responded to Nick’s hard-hitting questions about ballet flats. HOMEWORK: Watch A$AP Rocky and FKA twigs’ on their respective episodes of Celebrity Substitute, and get in touch with details about the craziest thing you’ve done to get tickets to a gig. Get in touch with Annie and Nick! You can send a WhatsApp to 07970082700 or email sidetracked@bbc.co.uk And you can also stay in touch via our Instagram Channel, which you can find in the BBC Sounds Instagram bio. The full 6 Music Festival line up can be found here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0q3zl2wn2xo SONGS Sasha Keable – Hold Up Ezra Collective & Sasha Keable – Body Language Rosalía - Berghain Rosalía - Sauvignon Blanc Rosalía - La Perla Lana Del Rey - White Feather Hawk Tail Deer Hunter Lady Gaga – Die With a Smile Cardi B, Bad Bunny & J Balvin – I Like It Taylor Swift – Opalite ALBUMS Lana Del Rey - Stove Rosalía - LUX

    38 min

  2. 5 FEB

    Bad Bunny, Music on TV, and the timelessness of Sweet Caroline

    With the Grammys done and the Super Bowl Half Time show looming, Annie and Nick discuss the monumental week Bad Bunny is having. They also go through their other stand out moments from the emotionally charged ceremony, and what it means to them to see artists like Olivia Dean, FKA twigs, Lola Young and the Cure succeed amongst such fierce competitors. Elsewhere, the UK version of SNL may not have a launch date just yet, but they do have a confirmed musical director – what could the show mean for music on the TV? Plus, in the name of journalism, Nick sends Harry Styles a very serious text. Get in touch with Annie and Nick! You can send a WhatsApp to 07970082700 or email sidetracked@bbc.co.uk And you can also stay in touch via our Instagram Channel: https://www.instagram.com/channel/AbZ16VG0mPTML0Aa/?igsh=aXdtYzA2czJrenRj SONGS Neil Diamond - Sweet Caroline Lola Young - Messy Kendrick Lamar – Luther HAAi (feat. Jon Hopkins, Obi Franky, ILĀ, & TRANS VOICES) - Satellite ILĀ, Nature - Nightingale (feat. Anna Phoebe & Sam Lee) ALBUMS Olivia Dean - The Art of Loving Bad Bunny - Debí Tirar Más Fotos FKA Twigs - Eusexua Justin Bieber - Swag Jacob Alon - In Limerence Gabriel Jacoby - gutta child

    46 min

  3. 29 ENE

    Harry Styles’ Podiatry, Posh Spice, and Worthless Music

    In a week so busy that Nick had to start making notes, he and Annie sit down to attempt to discuss some of the most important music stories, like the return of Arctic Monkeys, Victoria Beckham’s somewhat inappropriate chart success, and Robbie Williams beating a record previously held by the Beatles. In other news, Harry Styles fans are freaking out over Aperture – but what do Annie and Nick make of his new sound? And should we be worried about his feet? Plus, Pitchfork are opening the reviewing floor to the public, Brandi Carlile is obsessed with CMAT, and music industry insiders are declaring the album dead. Get in touch with Annie and Nick! If you’re over 16, WhatsApp on 07970082700 or email sidetracked@bbc.co.uk More information on the HELP(2) album here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy4qqdy29d2o New Yorker Article about the changing relevance of the album drop here: https://www.newyorker.com/culture/infinite-scroll/why-albums-drop-and-movies-launch HOMEWORK: Watch Geese on SNL and listen to Robbie Williams’ album Brit Pop. SONGS James Blake – Death of Love James Blake – Limit To Your Love Arctic Monkeys – Opening Night Harry Styles – Aperture Victoria Beckham – Not Such An Innocent Girl Spice Girls – Viva Forever Cruz Beckham – LICK THE TOAD Madonna – Nobody Knows Me ALBUMS James Blake - CMYK Various Artists for War Child Records - HELP(2) Robbie Williams – BRITPOP Tyler, The Creator – CHROMAKOPIA Djo -The Crux Bad Bunny - Debí Tirar Más Fotos Perfume Genius – Glory Wet Leg - moisturizer Rosalía - LUX FKA twigs – Eusexua Madonna – American Life

    53 min

  4. 22 ENE

    BRITs nominations, Rihanna lore, and Harry Styles rumours

    The nominees for the BRIT Awards 2026 have been revealed and, in their signature chaotic fashion, Annie and Nick analyse the lists of names and ask: will Olivia Dean and Lola Young reign supreme? Could any moment rival Jarvis Cocker mooning Michael Jackson in 1996? And will Harry Styles perform his new music at the ceremony? Plus, Sidetracked favourite Jacob Alon has won the Critics’ Choice Award – and Annie and Nick have big feelings about it. Elsewhere, the Japanese PM has gone viral for her heavy metal drumming – should more world leaders use music in meetings with their peers? And Mitski is back with a brilliant new single; Lily Allen has shared the best response to Brooklyn Beckham’s explosive Instagram Stories statement, and Nick isn’t sure about Heated Rivalry. Get in touch with Annie and Nick! If you’re over 16, WhatsApp on 07970082700 or email sidetracked@bbc.co.uk Full details of BRIT Awards 2026 Nominations: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cgjwnx70pjwo/ HOMEWORK: Listen to new music from Mitski, Jessie Ware, James Blake, KAVARI, and A$AP Rocky. SONGS Mitski – Where's My Phone? KAVARI – IRON VEINS The Roots – You Got Me James Blake – Death of Love Lola Young – Messy Olivia Dean – Man I Need Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande – Defying Gravity Gracie Abrams – That's So True Disco Lines and Tinashe – No Broke Boys Rosé and Bruno Mars – APT Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars – Die With a Smile Chappell Roan – Pink Pony Club Taylor Swift – The Fate of Ophelia ALBUMS A$AP Rocky – Don't Be Dumb Jill Scott – To Whom This May Concern Harry Styles – Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally Lily Allen – West End Girl Geese – Getting Killed Jacob Alon – In Limerence

    49 min

  5. 15 ENE

    Harry Styles values community, Robyn’s purpose, and is Bruno Mars a hypnotist?

    Harry Styles is teasing something new, with posters showing up in cities all over the world – but what does it all mean? Annie and Nick dissect the role Harry’s fan community is playing in the cryptic campaign. Elsewhere, Robyn has revealed her purpose in life and it’s a strong one, A$AP Rocky is braggadocious in the best ways, and in an unlikely twist, Annie has found herself drawn to a Bruno Mars song. Plus, Annie and Nick celebrate a big change for Sidetracked. Get in touch with Annie and Nick! If you’re over 16, WhatsApp on 07970082700 or email sidetracked@bbc.co.uk HOMEWORK Watch the following music videos: Talk To Me by Robyn; I Just Might by Bruno Mars, and Helicopter by A$AP Rocky. SONGS Wesley Joseph & Danny Brown – Peace Of Mind A$AP Rocky – Helicopter A$AP Rocky – Punk Rocky Robyn – Talk To Me Robyn – Sexistential Bruno Mars – I Just Might Bruno Mars & Lady Gaga – Die With A Smile Bruno Mars & Sexyy Red – Fat Juicy & Wet Bruno Mars & Rosé - APT Bruno Mars – Uptown Funk HUNTR/X, Ejae, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami – Golden ALBUMS SAULT – Chapter 1 Wesley Joseph - Forever Ends Someday Robyn - Sexistential Harry Styles – Harry's House George Michael – Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1 Marvin Gaye - What's Going On Miles Davis - Kind of Blue Talking Heads - 77 Television - Marquee Moon The Saints - I'm Stranded David Bowie - Let's Dance

    44 min

  6. 8 ENE

    A$AP Rocky, Remix Etiquette, and Gen Z discover Prince

    In the first week of 2026, Annie and Nick have different thoughts about the new A$AP Rocky single, Gen Z are discovering Prince thanks to Stranger Things, and EsDeeKid has told The Chainsmokers exactly what he thinks of their 4 Raws remix. Elsewhere, Stormzy has used social media to express his thoughts about...social media and revealed how he's grown as an artist and as a person. Plus, Jill Scott is finally back with new music, vinyl is expensive, and Annie and Nick get sidetracked by hedgehogs. Get in touch with Annie and Nick! If you’re over 16 WhatsApp 079700 82700 or email sidetracked@bbc.co.uk HOMEWORK: Watch Prince performing “Purple Rain” at 2007’s Super Bowl Halftime Show, and listen to Mandy, Indiana’s “Cursive” SONGS FAUZIA – The Way Mandy, Indiana – URGH Mandy, Indiana – Magazine Mandy, Indiana – Cursive A$AP Rocky – Punk Rocky JADE – Angel of My Dreams Jill Scott – Beautiful People Jill Scott - Exclusively Prince – Purple Rain Prince – When Doves Cry Kate Bush – Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God) America - A Horse With No Name EsDeeKid, Timothée Chalamet - 4 Raws Tears for Fears - Everybody Wants to Rule the World ALBUMS A$AP Rocky – Don't Be Dumb Jill Scott - To Whom This May Concern, Jill Scott - Who Is Jill Scott?: Words and Sounds Vol. 1 Bob Marley and the Wailers – Exodus Arctic Monkeys – AM Lauryn Hill - The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill Floating Points, Pharoah Sanders & The London Symphony Orchestra – Promises FKA twigs – Eusexua

    44 min

  7. 1 ENE

    Rihanna Rumours, Oasis at Knebworth, and AI transparency

    What does 2026 have in store for the music industry? Annie and Nick look ahead to expected releases, rumoured returning artists, and an exciting list of confirmed festival line ups. Plus, BBC Music Correspondent Mark Savage joins them to share his expert predictions about which artists to look out for this year, and what music trends we can expect. Get in touch with Annie and Nick! If you’re over 16 WhatsApp 079700 82700 or email sidetracked@bbc.co.uk

    29 min

  8. 18/12/2025

    Lily Allen’s brutal honesty, Oasis forever, and the 2025 zeitgeist

    Annie and Nick review the standout moments from the past 12 months. From the Oasis tour to Lily Allen’s culture shifting album release, 2025 has been a major year for UK artists, and who could forget the impact of moments such as: an awkward secret being revealed at a Coldplay concert, Katy Perry going to space, and CMAT playing Glastonbury’s Pyramid stage for the first time. Plus, Annie and Nick attempt the impossible task of choosing just one album and song of the year each. Get in touch with Annie and Nick! If you’re over 16 WhatsApp 079700 82700 or email sidetracked@bbc.co.uk SONGS Taylor Swift – So High School PinkPantheress – Illegal HAIM – Relationships Lola Young – Messy Cameron Winter - Nausicaä (Love Will Be Revealed) ELIZA – Anyone Else Ave Maria Jacon Alon – Liquid Gold 25 CMAT – The Jamie Oliver Petrol Station Blood Orange - Mind Loaded ALBUMS Patti Smith – Horses Björk – Cornucopia Mavis Staples – Sad and Beautiful World Olivia Dean – The Art of Loving Taylor Swift – The Life of a Showgirl Charli XCX – brat Lily Allen – West End Girl Rosalía - LUX CMAT – Euro-Country Cameron Winter – Heavy Metal Dave - The Boy Who Played the Harp Blood Orange – Essex Honey Geese – Getting Killed Chronixx - Exile

    42 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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    BBC Sounds
  • Años de actividad
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodios
    139
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