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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.
Episodes
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Stevie Wonder in Dublin, Sleeping Through Céline Dion and Sam Fender Starts Christmas
It’s somehow November and the music world is already reflecting on the year we’ve had. But Annie and Nick insist on remaining in the present, in a week that…
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Harry Styles’ Favourite Biscuit, Drake’s Fashion Choices and the Return of Glee
Ania Magliano joins Nick to discuss the secrets of SNL UK and the week in music. It’s been a big week for custard creams and grocery shopping, thanks to Harry…
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Nick’s Céline Dion Experience, Cardi B’s Tiny Desk and Mercury Prize Predictions
Céline, steak tartare and tear gas: Nick’s just back from an unforgettable trip to Paris to see Céline Dion in concert, as well as witnessing the biggest…
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Rosalía and Fontaines D.C., Dolly Parton’s Lessons for Life and When Harry Met Thom
This week, Annie and Nick are once again asking: what did we do to deserve Rosalía? Her SNL performances reminded the world of just how brilliant LUX is, and…
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Glastonbury Tickets, Celebrity Traitors and Tinashe Gets Her Flowers
This week, Annie was honoured by the Ivors Academy for her contribution to music and for bringing new music to wider audiences and Nick was the one to hand her…
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Noel Gallagher on Man City, Madonna at the VMAS and Taylor Swift’s Bad Reviews
Annie and Nick catch up on a busy and divisive week in music. New Stevie Wonder music has been unanimously welcomed, while the VMAs have split opinion – and…
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The Power of Céline Dion, Ed Sheeran’s Response and a Spice Girls Biopic
BAFTA winning writer, and pop culture afficionado, Jack Rooke joins Annie to discuss the week in music. In a week that saw Ed Sheeran continue his US tour…
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The Ed Sheeran Backlash, Oasis Are Happy and Cryptic Emails from Harry Styles
This episode was recorded over the course of 2 days, as the main story changed drastically in the space of 24 hours. In a week that saw Ed Sheeran's tour…
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Oasis Mania, Stevie Wonder Breaking News and Miley's Just Being Miley
Annie and Nick are reunited, and there's a lot to get into. Oasis are having a busy time with a new documentary film about to be released, cryptic videos…
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Femi Koleoso on Dolly Parton, the Drake Effect and RAYE at Reading
Femi Koleoso sits in for Nick, to discuss the week in music with Annie. Femi is the bandleader/drummer for the BRIT Award and Mercury Prize winning jazz…
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Nepo Babies, Madonna's VMA Domination & Charli XCX Saves Nick
Annie and Nick are reunited after four weeks apart, and there's a lot to catch up on. As they recall their separate summer holiday adventures – Annie's was…
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Shygirl on: Working with Madonna, Influencing Fontaines and Troye Sivan’s Aesthetic
Nick is joined by singer, DJ, rapper and Sidetracked favourite, Shygirl, to discuss the week in music, and her new single ‘Alyse’. This week was a big one for…
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A Mid-Year Review of 2026 in Music
It’s the Sidetracked mid-year review, in which Annie and Nick look back on the biggest moments of 2026 so far. Back in January, they made some predictions for…
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Nia Archives on: Lollapalooza, Grace Jones’ Rider, and Japanese Convenience Stores
Nick is joined by the Emotional Junglist and record-breaking music artist, Nia Archives, to discuss the week in music. Nia made headlines herself after being…
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2026 Mercury Prize Shortlist with Knats
Nick reacts to the Mercury Prize 2026 shortlist with Knats, a jazz collective who are one of the most exciting bands in the UK music scene right now - and…
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Coming Soon... 2026 Mercury Prize Shortlist
This week’s episode will be dropping later than usual as Nick - and some very special guests - await the much-anticipated Mercury Prize Shortlist.
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Glastonbury Secrets, Remixing John Lennon and The Truth about Geese
Annie and Nick discuss a myriad of topics chosen by Sidetracked listeners, answering questions such as: what’s it like to be backstage at big music festivals?…
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CMAT Returns to Sidetracked
The one and only CMAT fills in for Nick this week - joining Annie to put the world to rights. With the World Cup Final imminent, they delve into the details of…
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Taylor Swift’s Wedding, Madonna Album Review, and a Music Master Class with James Ellis Ford
In a monumental week for music news, Annie and Nick sit down to discuss their thoughts on Madonna’s long-awaited Confessions II – after months of worrying it…
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Bad Bunny’s Life Affirming Show, Charli XCX’s Lies, and Nappies at Gigs
Bad Bunny came to London and Nick may never be the same again. What is it about Benito that makes his music and live performances so impactful? Nick tells…
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New Adele Album Anticipation, World Cup Analysis, and Madonna’s Survival
Annie and Nick discuss rumours of Adele returning to music, after she was seen attending one of Lola Young’s London shows. What might a new Adele album sound…
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Olivia Rodrigo, Concern for Harry Styles, and Should We Give in to the AI Takeover?
Annie and Nick dissect Olivia Rodrigo’s new album and analyse the online theories that Taylor Swift might be jealous. What is it about Olivia that speaks to…
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The xx, Shyness is Nice, and the Sugababes Strategy
For this instalment of the Sidetracked Album Club, Annie and Nick venture back to 2009 and revisit the debut album from the xx. Why did this record stand out…
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horsegiirL is the Mane Event, CMAT is Gorgeous, and Martin Scorcese’s Moment
Annie and Nick welcome one of their dream guests to the studio to talk all things nature and music. horsegiirL is the world’s first half horse, half human…
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iPod Nostalgia, the Truth about Music Streaming, and Dido's Cultural Relevance
Annie and Nick try their very best not to get sidetracked, as they focus on just one topic - streaming, and how it’s shaped the musical landscape in 2026. From…
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Harry Styles: Small or Far Away?, The Drake Ick, and Godless W****s
Annie and Nick discuss one of the busiest weeks in music ever with Drake dropping 3 albums at the same time, Lauryn Hill getting candid about her lack of…
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Sidetracked with Chaka Khan
Chaka Khan joins Annie and Nick to discuss her life, legacy and new music. She reveals the very personal reason behind her strong work ethic, her feelings…
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Rosalía Gig Review(s), Shakira in Rio, and Having Faith in Madonna
It’s the moment they’ve been waiting for since November 2025: Rosalía bringing LUX to London’s O2 Arena. Annie and Nick report back on what might be the best…
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Sidetracked with Kacey Musgraves
Kacey Musgraves is one of the best-known Country singers in the world, having won 8 Grammy Awards for her consistently stand out records. On the eve of…
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Madonna’s Week in Music, Charli Declares the Dancefloor Dead, and Olivia Rodrigo
Annie and Nick discuss the most Madonna week in music – the album announcement, the new song, the Coachella performance, and the theft. Sidetracked fans will…
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Bieber Fever, Coachella Dreams, and the Kanye Question
Annie is back after a fortnight away and there’s a lot to catch up on. First on the agenda, Annie and Nick discuss the fallout from Wireless booking Kanye West…
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Sidetracked with Arlo Parks
This week Nick is joined by a very special co-host, Arlo Parks, following the release of her third album, Ambiguous Desire. They discuss how songs come to her…
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Sidetracked with Elmiene
Nick is joined by one of his favourite singers, Elmiene, while Annie is away. Fresh from releasing his debut album ‘sounds for someone’, Elmiene tells Nick…
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LCD Soundsystem Nostalgia, Lily Allen Gig Review, and Praise for SNL UK
It’s the inaugural Sidetracked Album Club: Annie and Nick travel down memory lane to 2005 after listening back to LCD Soundsystem’s debut album and answer…
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David Byrne wows, Rosalía is hard to miss, Jack Harlow sings neo-soul and Annie and Nick sing opera
David Byrne leaves Annie wanting to know more about his live show while Nick avoids any Rosalía Lux Live spoilers. Plus, Annie and Nick discuss the intimate…
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Harry Styles is quite good, Compilation albums are back, and Timothée Chalamet is wrong
Harry Styles has had a big week with the release of “Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally.” and even if he doesn’t pay attention to reviews, there’s a vital…
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Sidetracked reviews the BRITs, Rihanna’s ‘Night in the Life’, and Homer Simpson as a pop girlie
So the BRITs was fun...Annie and Nick review the 2026 event, which took place in Manchester for the very first time. How did Nick feel about Rosalía bringing…
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A British Music Revival, Lana Del Rey, and Album Clubs
With just days to go before the 2026 BRIT Awards, Annie and Nick discuss their plans for the night and whether there’s a more optimistic feeling around this…
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Sidetracked with Jessie Ware
Annie and Nick are joined by friend, singer, fellow podcaster and icon, Jessie Ware. In between a long overdue catch up, they discuss Jessie’s new music…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Sidetracked by Christmas ‘25
Zadie Smith and Beth Ditto join Annie and Nick for the annual Sidetracked Christmas gathering, recorded at an Irish pub in North London. They share nostalgia…
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Olivia Dean’s Wins, Cameron Winter, and Reading 2.0
After successfully challenging Ticketmaster over the price of resold tickets on the platform, Olivia Dean has inspired Annie and Nick to ask: should more…
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Beyoncé’s Next Record, Timothée Chalamet Conspiracies, and Stupid Popstars
Is Timothée Chalamet secretly a Scouse drill rapper named EsDeeKid? Annie and Nick investigate this conspiracy and all available evidence for and against it…
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Choosing Gigs Over Sex, Billie Eilish vs Elon Musk, and Lily Allen Smokes
After an eye-opening survey by Live Nation, Annie and Nick discuss why more people would choose to go to a concert rather than have sex – and whether the both…
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Bad Bunny, Grammy Nominations and Rosalía Reactions
The world reacts to Rosalía's new album and Annie and Nick debate whether there’s room for Berghain in the night club. Plus, the Grammy nominations have been…
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Lily Allen think-pieces, Dave at number one, and is Rosalía pop?
Annie and Nick follow the reaction of two major album releases this week from Dave and Lily Allen, with one breaking chart records and the other breaking the…
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Sidetracked with Florence Welch
What’s scarier: being haunted by ghosts, or promoting an album? It’s a Halloween special with Florence Welch. As she prepares to release her new record…
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Lily Allen’s Storytelling, D’Angelo, and an Abundance of New Music
In a busy week for new music announcements, Annie and Nick look back and ahead. First though, Nick needs to talk about his newfound passion: Sumo Wrestling…
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Missy Elliott, Spotify’s Influence, and Crazy Frog
With a grassroots campaign against Spotify getting global attention, Annie and Nick ask if the platform faces any real existential threat – or is its grip on…
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Taylor Swift’s Psyche, Bread, and Teaching Children About Vinyl
Annie and Nick attempt to wrap their heads around Taylor Swift’s sales stats, in the days after the release of her 12th album, The Life of a Showgirl. And ask…
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Robyn Rumours, Banned Music, and Bad Bunny (Again)
In a week that saw the terrorism case against Kneecap’s Mo Chara thrown out, and Bad Bunny announced as the performer at next year’s Super Bowl half-time show…
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Sidetracked with Olivia Dean
Olivia Dean is the first British Female Artist since Adele to have three singles in the top 10 simultaneously and her single Man I Need is the highest…
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Bad Bunny, Bowie at The V&A, and Chicken Gate
Are phone-free experiences the future? Annie and Nick discuss the importance of forging real connections after an effective stickers-on-phones policy…