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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. 2 DAYS AGO

    Kendrick Lamar, Butts for Tour Buses and Saving UK Club Culture

    Having spent their formative years in clubs around the UK, Annie and Nick unpack why club culture is disappearing and what can be done to save it. Elsewhere, Kendrick Lamar is taking a victory lap with his new album GNX and proving why he is the ultimate winner of this year’s biggest rap beef. Plus, Kate Nash has found a savvy way of raising money for her next tour, Rod Stewart is officially a legend and Amyl and The Sniffers might have one of the best first lines of a song ever.

    36 min

  2. 21 NOV

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

    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 Sheeran wishes he wasn’t on the new Band Aid song and Charli XCX might have the most supportive parents in the business.

    30 min

  3. 14 NOV

    EMAs, Cowboy Carter and Busta Rhymes’ Return to Lancashire

    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 Frank Ocean. Plus, Annie and Nick find out about Band Aid 40 and debate whether they could tell the difference between a real and AI song.

    42 min

  4. 7 NOV

    Sidetracked with Ghetts

    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 risks are worth taking, Ghetts reveals the bars that inspired him to start rapping and the legacy of Quincy Jones.

    43 min

  5. 31 OCT

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

    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 start making new music, Beyoncé and Eminem have been out on the US election campaign trail with Kamala Harris and Tyler, The Creator is proving why he could be a future Glastonbury headliner.

    34 min

  6. 24 OCT

    Sidetracked with Olly Alexander

    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, Charli XCX’s Brat has finally gone to Number 1 (sorry James Blunt), Olly and Nick get their head around the hidden lyrics in Rihanna’s ‘SOS’ and the excitement for new Lady Gaga is palpable.

    35 min

  7. 17 OCT

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

    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, new albums from Kendrick Lamar and Frank Ocean may be on their way, viral hit The Spark has been longlisted for two Grammy awards and Lauryn Hill serves Annie a night of beautiful chaos.

    34 min

  8. 10 OCT

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

    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, Robbie Williams as a CGI monkey and why Nick isn't going to become the newest member of Bucks Fizz.

    32 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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