BBC Radio Podcasts from Sidetracked with Annie and Nick
Kneecap at Coachella, Pulp Summer and Music from a Dead Man’s Brain
How free are artists to be political at music festivals?
Sidetracked with Jake Shears
Gagachella, unexpected sex songs and the return of Lorde.
Solo Gigging, Kankyō Ongaku, and Song Topics Inspired By CMAT
Annie and Nick answer your questions.
The Beatles Biopics, Kae Tempest, and Lucy Dacus Has a Question
Annie and Nick discuss the importance of making music with purpose
Ed Sheeran Writes to the Prime Minister, Sober Gigs and the George Ezra Collection
Annie & Nick share their memories of music education.
Stevie Wonder, Frank Ocean’s Tease and Beef with the King
Annie and Nick get excited as Frank Ocean teases a new era of music.
Doechii’s Rise and Rise, Imogen Heap and AI in Music
Imogen Heap joins Annie and Nick to discuss the role of AI in music.
Glastonbury 2025 Lineup Announcement
From The 1975 to Charli XCX, Annie and Nick react to the Glastonbury 2025 lineup.
Sidetracked with James Blake
A defence of Chris Martin, songs to die to and how to fix the music industry.
The BRITs According to Sidetracked
Nick and CMAT have all the goss from this year’s BRIT Awards.
Rihanna Rumours, AI Kate Bush, and Lola Young Gets in Touch
Why are UK artists not performing as well as they once did on the global stage?
Sidetracked with Kelly Lee Owens
The return of Madonna, Kneecap’s Bafta and the rising popularity of electronic music.
Sidetracked with Mahalia
Kendrick’s halftime show, the reality of record deals and the art of collaboration.
The Decline of Bands, Underrated Artists and Music’s Influence on Fashion
Annie and Nick answer your questions.
Central Cee v Aitch, WAP For Dads and the Benefits of Live Music
Why does going to a gig give you a natural endorphin hit?
BRIT Awards Nominations
Annie and Nick react to this year’s BRIT Awards nominations.
Bob Dylan’s Defiance, Rap Beef Goes to Court and David Lynch’s Legacy
Annie and Nick review A Complete Unknown and celebrate Bob Dylan’s defiance.
Bad Bunny, Ethel Cain and the Role of a Music Supervisor
Annie and Nick find out how the songs that soundtrack our favourite TV shows are picked.
Doechii, SZA’s Potential Rebrand and Who Picks Music for The Traitors?
Why Doechii should be your new favourite artist.
New Year... New Madonna, Glastonbury Predictions and The End of TikTok?
Annie and Nick are joined by Mark Savage to discuss 2025’s musical offerings.
Best Guests of 2024
Annie & Nick look back on their favourite guest moments
Sidetracked with Robert Smith
The year in music with Annie and Nick’s dream guest.
Sidetracked by Christmas
Annie & Nick take the podcast down the pub with some very special guests
Kneecap, The Brat Tour and Low Carbon Gigging
How much freedom do artists really have to express themselves?
Kendrick Lamar, Butts for Tour Buses and Saving UK Club Culture
How can we save UK Club Culture?
Beyoncé’s Christmas Takeover, Glastonbury Rumours and Are Music Videos Over?
Is the art of the music video dead?
EMAs, Cowboy Carter and Busta Rhymes’ Return to Lancashire
Awards season is back, but should we still care?
Sidetracked with Ghetts
Quincy Jones, the state of UK Rap and the science of music.
Laura Marling’s Quiet Ambition, Halloween Music and The Return of Kate Bush
In a spooky special, Annie and Nick discuss what makes the perfect Halloween song.
Sidetracked with Olly Alexander
Tyler, the Creator's New Music Monday, Eurovision lessons and Liam Payne's legacy.
Lauryn Hill’s Genius, Double Pints and the Role of the Music Critic
What is the role of the music critic in 2024?
Charli XCX’s Brat Remix, Breaking America and The Rise of Pop Collabs
Is breaking America worth the cost?
Sidetracked with Kylie Minogue
Kylie Minogue joins Annie and Nick as co-host.
Katy Perry’s Difficult Comeback, Bon Iver Autumn and Ethics of Posthumous Albums
Should posthumous albums be released?
DJing Pregnant, Mums Review FKA twigs and Can Pop Stars Swing Elections?
Americast’s Marianna Spring joins Annie and Nick
Beyoncé Snubbed, Succeeding Outside London and Special Guest CMAT
CMAT joins Annie and Nick as co-host
Music And Politics, Dynamic Pricing and Goodbye Forever Brat Summer
Annie and Nick get their heads around Dynamic Ticket Pricing.
Oasis Reunion, Inappropriate Fans and Self Esteem Co-Hosts
Rebecca Lucy Taylor (aka Self Esteem) joins Nick as co-host
Notting Hill Carnival, Future Headliners and BBQ Bangers
Annie and Nick answer your questions in a Bank Holiday Q&A special
Weirdest Pop Star Encounters, Chappell Roan and The Future of Boy Bands
Annie and Nick answer your questions.
Adele’s World, the Hype Machine and Special Guest JADE
JADE joins Nick as co-host.
Ibiza According to Sidetracked
Annie and Nick answer your questions about Ibiza
Mercury Prize Shortlist, the Bratification of Politics and JADE’s Debut
Annie and Nick react to this year’s Mercury Prize shortlist
Coming Soon... 2024 Mercury Prize Shortlist
Annie and Nick wait for the Mercury Prize Shortlist to be announced.
Rihanna Rejects, Outrageous Fashion Purchases and Special Guest Sam Smith
Sam Smith joins Annie and Nick as co-host
Justin Bieber’s Billionaire Gig, Surprise SAULT and Getting Into Classical Music
Where to start with classical music?
SZA, Hangover Cures and Who Invented Music?
Annie and Nick answer your Glastonbury questions
Glastonbury According To Sidetracked
Annie and Nick have all the goss from this year’s festival.
Glastonbury Existentialism, an Oasis Reunion and Kendrick Lamar wins?
What are Annie and Nick getting up to at Glastonbury?
Sidetracked by Glastonbury: Mike Skinner AKA The Streets
Annie and Nick chat with Mike Skinner of the Streets, honouring late night Glastonbury.
Sidetracked By Glastonbury: Emily Eavis
Annie Macmanus and Nick Grimshaw sit down with Emily Eavis to talk everything Glastonbury
Sidetracked By Glastonbury: Shania Twain
Nick sits down with Shania Twain for a goss about this year’s Legends slot at Glastonbury
The World’s Rarest Album, Charli v Taylor and Popstar Puns
What’s the story behind the world’s rarest album?
Taylor Swift Tourism, Music Video Cameos and Shania Train
How are Taylor Swift and her fans influencing local economies?
Sidetracked with Charli XCX
Charli XCX joins Annie and Nick as co-host.
Memorable Gigs, Curating The Perfect Playlist and First Time Glastonbury
Annie and Nick answer your questions.
Pop Star Jealousy, Adele’s Singing Tips and Brilliant Billie Eilish
Which pop stars are jealous of each other?
Supporting Olivia Rodrigo, Nightclub Watermelon and The Reality of Eurovision
What’s it like to support one of the biggest artists in the world?
Eurovision Afterparties, Co-op Live and Simon Cowell’s Hula Hoops
Annie and Nick answer listener questions in a Q&A special
AI Pop Stars, Elusive Rihanna and Does BPM Affect Mood?
How differently do fast and slow songs affect us?
Double Taylor Swift, Resurrecting Rappers and the Northern Graceland
Are albums getting longer?
Coachella Highs (and Lows), Amy Winehouse Biopic and Cardi B’s Driving School
A nightmare DJ set, influencer Olympics and the return of Will Smith
Courtney Love’s Karaoke, Humility in Hip Hop and Pop Star Regrets
Courtney Love reviews Grimmy's karaoke rendition of ‘Celebrity Skin’
Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter, Eminem’s April Fool and Special Guest Munya Chawawa
Yeehaw or No Ma'am? Comedian Munya Chawawa joins Nick as they explore Beyoncé’s new album
Kendrick vs Drake, DJing Dilemmas and Bowie’s TV Habits
Beef is on the menu for Kendrick Lamar and how Coronation St. helped David Bowie on tour
Make Way For Raye, Glastonbury Headliners and Pop Star Conspiracies
Pop star conspiracy theories with comedian Joanne McNally
Unstoppable Billie Eilish, Karaoke Perfection and the Barbie Soundtrack
Was the success of the Barbie album a one-off or the new way of making soundtracks?
Rihanna’s Return, MTV EMA’s and K-pop’s Global Domination
Can you train the perfect popstar?
The BRITs According To Sidetracked
Annie and Nick have all the goss from The BRITs, recorded in a cab from the O2.
Taylor Swift’s Superfans, Lady Gaga’s Skin and Special Guest Josh Widdicombe
From Superfan Swifties to Fortnite Festival, Annie and Josh Widdicombe have all the goss.
Dua ‘Sporty Spice’ Lipa, Stan Culture and Special Guest Melanie C
Melanie C joins Nick to talk about everything from customised tracksuits to superfans.
Usher’s Super Bowl, Beyonce Goes Country and Special Guest Joy Crookes
Nick and guest co-host Joy Crookes have all the goss from the Super Bowl halftime show.
Grammys Debrief, Dua Lipa Football Chants and UMG vs TikTok
Annie and Nick have all the goss from this year’s Grammys.
Pop Star Beef, The Pet Gala and Misogyny in the Music Industry
Charli XCX for president? Annie and Nick say “yay” or “nay” to her new marketing ideas.
Brit Awards Nominations, Suing Madonna and Music Lessons
From RAYE to Dua Lipa - Annie and Nick discuss this year’s Brit Awards nominations.
Celebrating Annie Nightingale, Mos Def vs Drake and Video Comebacks
Annie and Nick celebrate radio royalty and trailblazer, Annie Nightingale.
Golden Globes Goss, AI Elvis and Women In Dance Music
What’s it really like to be a woman in dance music?
New Year… New Music, Obama’s Playlist and Translating Rosalia
New year… new music - which artists should we be excited about in 2024?
2023 According to Sidetracked
Annie and Nick reflect on the year in music with the help of your voicenotes.
Noddy Holder’s Festive Magic, Olly Alexander’s Eurovision Tease and SAULT: The Review
It’s Christmas! 50 years on, Noddy Holder shares his tips for a great Christmas Number 1.
Tate McRae’s Flying Socks, Festive Lily Allen and a Pinch Of SAULT
Ashes to ashes, socks to socks - the weirdest things thrown on stage in 2023.
Spotify (Un)Wrapped, Shane MacGowan’s Brilliance and Cher’s Facials
Please can everyone stop sharing their most listened to songs of the year?
Faxing Dolly Parton, Noughties Nostalgia and Beyoncé on the Big Screen
Are concert films the future of live music?
André 3000’s Flute, Crowd Surfing 101 and Farting for Madonna
Why André 3000’s flute album proves that music still needs rule breakers.
Missy Elliott’s Genius, Singing with Coldplay and Defrosting Mariah Carey
Celebrating Missy Elliott’s brilliance as she enters the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Taylor Swift’s Billions, The Beatles Unheard and Eminem’s Pasta Sauce
Being a billionaire – Taylor’s version
Emily Eavis on Glastonbury, Footballers Tackling Music and Life Is A Cabaret
Glastonbury 2024 - Emily Eavis joins Annie and Nick for a goss about the festival
Adele’s Croquettes, Madonna’s Fire and Raving in the Metaverse
The goss from Madonna’s opening night
Meeting Madonna, Taylor Swift’s Soccer Mom, and Drake’s For All The Dogs
Annie and Nick get exclusive details of what to expect from Madonna's inner circle.
Elton John backstage, Club Sandwiches and the Sphere
U2 at the Las Vegas Sphere - does a $2.3 billion dollar venue make a gig better?
Keith Richards gets in touch
A Rolling Stone has sent Annie and Nick a question for their first episode.
Introducing... Sidetracked with Annie and Nick
Annie Macmanus and Nick Grimshaw are back together exploring the week in music.