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Nick’s Céline Dion Experience, Cardi B’s Tiny Desk and Mercury Prize Predictions
22 oktober 2026 · 56 min
Beluister deze afleveringCéline, 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 protests France has seen in many years. What was it like to experience Céline's excellence and charisma irl? And what does it say about her power and influence that Emmanuel Macron was there on the eve of said protests? Lees meer
In other music news, Cardi B has delivered one of the greatest Tiny Desk performances of all time, Miley has addressed criticism of her performance at the Hollywood Bowl, and it’s time for Annie and Nick’s final Mercury Prize predictions.
Plus (breaking news) the new Fontaines album is brilliant, but why is Liam Gallagher not on board?
And ahead of releasing his next single, Bash Croft has a big question for Annie and Nick.
SONGS
Fontaines D.C. - Six Shot Morning
Fontaines D.C. - Japan
Fontaines D.C. - Tongue
Miley Cyrus – Orbit
Dolly Parton - Jolene
Janet Jackson - Got 'Til It's Gone
Joni Mitchell - Big Yellow Taxi
Ariana Grande - 7 Rings
Rodgers & Hammerstein - My Favorite Things (from The Sound of Music)
Flo Rida & Kesha - Right Round
Dead or Alive - You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)
Soft Cell - Tainted Love
Rihanna – SOS
Mariah Carey – Fantasy
Tom Tom Club - Genius of Love
ALBUMS
Fontaines D.C. - Dopamine Chamber
Grian Chatten - Chaos for the Fly
Fontaines D.C. - Romance
Miley Cyrus - Bangerz
John Coltrane - A Love Supreme
Rhye – JOY II
Dave – The Boy Who Played the Harp
Dove Ellis – Blizzard
Florence + the Machine – Everybody Scream
JADE – THAT'S SHOWBIZ BABY!
Knats – A Great Day In Newcastle
Kojey Radical – Don't Look Down
Nia Archives – Emotional Junglist
Olivia Dean – The Art of Loving
Paul McCartney – The Boys of Dungeon Lane
RAYE – THIS MUSIC MAY CONTAIN HOPE.
Suede – Antidepressants
War Child Records – HELP(2)
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Rosalía and Fontaines D.C., Dolly Parton’s Lessons for Life and When Harry Met Thom
15 oktober 2026 · 54 min
Beluister deze afleveringThis 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 perhaps they refreshed the memories of those voting for February’s Grammy Awards as well. Plus, her song with Fontaines D.C. has more than lived up to expectations – is it confirmation that the band’s new album will be as strong as the early reviews all say? Lees meer
Elsewhere, Harry Styles and Thom Yorke have revealed lots about their friendship, their shared love of walking – and their different approaches to laptop maintenance. Have they influenced Justin Bieber? And why was walking a catalyst for Nick’s friendship with Amy Winehouse?
And Annie and Nick hold the third meeting of the Sidetracked Album Club, with a deep dive into Dolly Parton’s 8th studio album A Coat of Many Colors. Does it stand up 55 years on? Can we find a way to use her disses in everyday life? And why does she make Taylor Swift and Fontaines look lazy?
You can send in a WhatsApp to 07970082700 or email sidetracked@bbc.co.uk And don’t forget you can also stay in touch via our Instagram Channel, which you can find in the BBC Sounds Instagram.
SONGS
Papa Roach – Last Resort
Tinashe – Sunglasses
Rosalía – Magnolias
Rosalía – Reliquia
Rosalía – Berghain
Fontaines D.C. ft. Rosalía – Where Is Gone?
Harry Styles – Watermelon Sugar
Dolly Parton – Coat of Many Colors
Dolly Parton – She Never Met a Man (She Didn't Like)
Dolly Parton – Traveling Man
Dolly Parton – Early Morning Breeze
Dolly Parton – Here I Am
The Beatles – Blackbird
The Beatles – Let It Be
The Beatles – Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da
Dolly Parton – The Mystery of the Mystery
Dolly Parton – A Better Place to Live
ALBUMS
Dolly Parton – Coat of Many Colors
Tinashe – Popstar
Cameron Winter – Live at Carnegie Hall
Erykah Badu – The Alchemist
Beck – Ride Lonesome
A$AP Rocky – Long. Live. A$AP
Rosalía – LUX
Fontaines D.C. – Dopamine Chamber
Radiohead – OK Computer
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Glastonbury Tickets, Celebrity Traitors and Tinashe Gets Her Flowers
8 oktober 2026 · 56 min
Beluister deze afleveringThis 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 the award at a ceremony that saw Emily Eavis, James Blake, MNEK, and Stormzy take home awards too. What made James Blake’s speech about the state of the music industry so powerful and indisputable? And how does Annie feel about Stormzy shouting her out (twice) when he accepted his award? Lees meer
Elsewhere, Glastonbury tickets sold out within 42 minutes leaving many people devastated not to make it through the queue. But who should headline the festival – could we see Taylor Swift make up for the lost 2020 festival? Could Céline Dion’s Paris show translate to the Pyramid Stage? And in other festival news, what do Annie and Nick make of the Primavera line up?
Plus, does divorce make someone’s art better? Annie’s been listening to Beck’s new album (whilst walking to the ponds for an autumnal swim) and it’s raised the question of whether personal woes make a musician’s output better.
And Tinashe’s latest album has already been labelled the best pop album of the year. Annie and Nick discuss why it’s so good – and how she’s not the only female artist to be getting her proper dues after years of hard work?
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SONGS
JADE & Hans Zimmer - Into the Deep (Seas Cry)
Minnie Riperton - Les Fleurs
Tinashe - Sunglasses
ALBUMS
Beck - Ride Lonesome
Tinashe - Popstar
Zara Larsson - Midnight Sun
Slayyyter - Wor$t Girl in America
Charli XCX - brat
Dolly Parton - Coat of Many Colors
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Noel Gallagher on Man City, Madonna at the VMAS and Taylor Swift’s Bad Reviews
1 oktober 2026 · 48 min
Beluister deze afleveringAnnie 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 inspired Annie and Nick to ask: does anyone care about them anymore? Lees meer
Other questions raised this week: why do Irish people make fun of Bono so much? Why are some people being mean about Madonna on the internet? Should the VMAs have rethought the George Michael tribute? And why are many Taylor Swift fans disappointed by the bonus Life of a Showgirl tracks?
Plus, Nick has been talking football and Oasis tickets with Noel Gallagher.
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SONGS
Stevie Wonder – My Life Story of Love
U2 – One
Dolly Parton – I Will Always Love You
Troye Sivan – Party
Taylor Swift – Patient Zero
Taylor Swift – The Fate of Ophelia
GENER8ION – Storm starring Yung Lean
Justin Bieber – Yukon
ALBUMS
Stevie Wonder – Songs in the Key of Life
U2 – Rattle and Hum
Taylor Swift – The Life of a Showgirl
Taylor Swift – The Life of a Showgirl: Encore
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The Power of Céline Dion, Ed Sheeran’s Response and a Spice Girls Biopic
24 september 2026 · 38 min
Beluister deze afleveringBAFTA winning writer, and pop culture afficionado, Jack Rooke joins Annie to discuss the week in music. Lees meer
In a week that saw Ed Sheeran continue his US tour after all his support acts pulled out in solidarity with Macklemore, Annie and Jack discuss his on-stage statements, and they look at how other artists have dealt with politics and activism in the past.
Elsewhere, Céline Dion has won the hearts of the world just by being herself outside her Paris hotel, Madonna and Charli have finally confirmed their collab, and MNEK is back with an album that Jack loves.
Plus, MPs are going to scrutinise the UK's "dismal" record in selecting songs and acts for Eurovision – but does anyone care?
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SONGS
Melanie C & Bryan Adams - When You're Gone
Melanie C - I Turn to You
Madonna & Charli XCX - Danceteria(Afterhours)
Solange - Losing You
Tiesto – Business
MNEK & Joel Corry – Head & Heart
Zara Larsson & MNEK - Never Forget You
The Saturdays - All Fired Up
Troye Sivan – Party
Troye Sivan – One Of Your Girls
ALBUMS
Madonna - Confessions on a Dance Floor
Charli XCX - brat
Solange - A Seat at the Table
Solange - When I Get Home
Empress Of - Dream House
MNEK – BULLDOZER!!
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The Ed Sheeran Backlash, Oasis Are Happy and Cryptic Emails from Harry Styles
17 september 2026 · 1 uur 1 min
Beluister deze afleveringThis episode was recorded over the course of 2 days, as the main story changed drastically in the space of 24 hours. Lees meer
In a week that saw Ed Sheeran's tour become global news, after Macklemore was dropped as a support act, Annie and Nick discuss the ramifications of the different decisions and events of the past few days. What does this mean for artists, venues and fans? And will it change the way artists and their teams respond to similar situations in the future?
Elsewhere, Oasis have announced a huge new tour for 2027, Charli XCX has explained why 6 Europe dates is enough for her, and Harry Styles has alluded to a break from the usual cycle of album, tour, another tour, another album.
Plus Glastonbury tickets will go on sale in two weeks, Annie's reached new highs as a DJ, and Nick retells Pandora's Box for a contemporary audience.
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SONGS
SILVERWINGKILLER - WORLDSTAR
The War on Drugs - Who's That
Shygirl - Alyse
Shygirl - Lucky
Madonna - Like a Prayer
Los del Río - Macarena
Macklemore - HIND'S HALL
ALBUMS
beabadoobee - pylon
Shygirl - Swallow
Floating Points - Mere Mortals
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Oasis Mania, Stevie Wonder Breaking News and Miley's Just Being Miley
10 september 2026 · 41 min
Beluister deze afleveringAnnie 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 hinting at 2027 shows, and Noel's daughter Anaïs casually telling/reminding people that he's banned from China in a YouTube Q&A. Lees meer
Elsewhere, Miley Cyrus is now just Miley and Annie explains why she thinks that makes so much sense – but she and Nick disagree about the new single. And Madonna has reignited the rumours that she and Charli XCX have recorded a song together.
Plus, the biggest story of the week/year: Stevie Wonder is doing a tour for the 50th Anniversary of Songs in the Key of Life – and they don't clash with Ian's birthday this time.
SONGS
Olivia Dean – Man I Need
Madonna – Vogue
George Michael – Freedom
Ol' Dirty Bastard – Shimmy Shimmy Ya
Miley Cyrus – Bass Persuades
Miley Cyrus – Flowers
Miley Cyrus – Mother's Daughter
Stevie Wonder – Pastime Paradise
Stevie Wonder – I Wish
Stevie Wonder – Sir Duke
Stevie Wonder – Isn't She Lovely
Stevie Wonder – As
Stevie Wonder – Another Star
Oasis – Don't Look Back in Anger
Jay-Z – Empire State of Mind
Jay-Z - Ni**as In Paris
Madonna – L.E.S. Girl
Adéla – Ain't in LA
Dolly Parton – Early Morning Breeze
Dolly Parton – Jolene
ALBUMS
Stevie Wonder – Songs in the Key of Life
Jay-Z – Reasonable Doubt
Adéla – Prima
Massive Attack – Blue Lines
Leftfield – Leftism
Goldie – Timeless
Oasis – Definitely Maybe
Alanis Morissette – Jagged Little Pill
The xx – The xx
Dolly Parton – Coat of Many Colors
Dolly Parton – Jolene
Floating Points – Mere Mortals
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Femi Koleoso on Dolly Parton, the Drake Effect and RAYE at Reading
3 september 2026 · 56 min
Beluister deze afleveringFemi 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 quintet Ezra Collective, and he's also a DJ, Producer, Youth Leader and now a 6 Music Presenter. Lees meer
With the help of Sidetracked listeners, Femi and Annie discuss Dolly Parton and how she'll be remembered as one of the kindest and most generous musicians of all time. From Eminem to children all over the world, whose life hasn't been impacted by Dolly?
Elsewhere, the summer festival season has drawn to a close – what can we learn from this year? Femi was inspired by the message RAYE delivered at her Reading headline set, and he and Annie explain why Notting Hill Carnival 2026 was even more magical than usual.
Ezra Collective's fourth studio album, Here Because of Hope, is due for release on 11th September.
SONGS
Ezra Collective & Lila Iké - Well Organised
Spice Girls - Wannabe
The Weather Girls - It's Raining Men
Lady Gaga & Ariana Grande - Rain On Me
N-Trance - Set You Free
Dolly Parton - Jolene
Dolly Parton - Coat of Many Colours
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Nepo Babies, Madonna's VMA Domination & Charli XCX Saves Nick
27 augustus 2026 · 51 min
Beluister deze afleveringAnnie and Nick are reunited after four weeks apart, and there's a lot to catch up on. Lees meer
As they recall their separate summer holiday adventures – Annie's was rustic, Nick’s involved a medical emergency that required intervention from Charli XCX – they discover a mutual summer theme of heatwaves, football and steroid injections.
The pair finally discuss all the biggest album releases, what it’s like to watch football in a pub with Olivia Dean, why Annie might have levitated while listening to the new Phoebe Bridgers album, and what they both thought of the World Cup halftime show after having weeks to think about it.
Elsewhere, Kacey Musgraves keeps her promise about giant mirror balls, Madonna dominates the VMAs with 11 nominations, and Reading & Leeds have dropped the BBC Introducing stage, which leads to valid questions about nepo babies in music – can they escape the shadow of famous parents?
Annie provides listeners with her guide to surviving Notting Hill Carnival, and both Annie and Nick begin to wonder if the Sidetracked studio is haunted.
Contains strong language.
Given the recent sad news about Dolly Parton, Annie and Nick are asking for your personal tributes to the musical legend to include in next week’s episode. We’d love to give you a chance to send in your thoughts, voice notes, tributes, favourite Dolly memories, reactions, anything to say what Dolly meant to you.
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SONGS
Phoebe Bridgers - Bobby
Florence + The Machine - Dog Days are Over
Charli XCX – No One Lasts Forever
Justin Bieber – Everything Hallelujah
Shygirl - Alyse
ALBUMS
Confessions II – Madonna
Music, Fashion, Film – Charli XCX
Brat – Charli XCX
Romance – Fontaines D.C.
Never Enough – Turnstile
Knats – A Great Day in Newcastle
Phoebe Bridgers – Lost Weekend
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Shygirl on: Working with Madonna, Influencing Fontaines and Troye Sivan’s Aesthetic
20 augustus 2026 · 44 min
Beluister deze afleveringNick is joined by singer, DJ, rapper and Sidetracked favourite, Shygirl, to discuss the week in music, and her new single ‘Alyse’. Lees meer
This week was a big one for new music releases: Phoebe Bridgers brought out her new album – and although Annie’s on holiday, Nick shares her thoughts on the record.
Troye Sivan released a beautiful new single, and the video has generated some online discourse about the male gaze; Shygirl has some thoughts on the aesthetic choices and how much they tell us about an artist’s intention.
And Fontaines D.C have dropped a new single and announced the release date of their fifth album, Nick and Shy share their thoughts on ‘Marianne’.
Plus, what it’s like to work with Madonna, Reading Festival nostalgia, and Nick recounts an awkward experience at Charli XCX’s London brat show.
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The film Shygirl mentions is Bird.
SONGS
Shygirl - Alyse
Shygirl - Altar
Phoebe Bridgers - Bobby
Fontaines D.C. - Marianne
ALBUMS
Shygirl - Nymph
Madonna - Confessions II
Fontaines D.C. - Dopamine Chamber
Fontaines D.C. - Romance
Rosalía - Motomami
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A Mid-Year Review of 2026 in Music
13 augustus 2026 · 33 min
Beluister deze afleveringIt’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 the year in music and it's time to find out - do they possess psychic abilities or wishful dispositions? Lees meer
From Harry Styles’ return to Rosalía’s LUX tour, which moments define 2026 so far?
Featuring Mark Savage, Jessie Ware, Elmiene, and CMAT.
SONGS
Mary J. Blige - I'm Goin’ Down
Harry Styles - Aperture
Rosalía - Magnolias
Oasis - Wonderwall
Justin Bieber - DAISIES
Justin Bieber – Beauty and a Beat
Taylor Swift – I Knew It, I Knew You
Shakira & Burna Boy – Dai Dai
ALBUMS
Rosalía - LUX
Harry Styles – Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally.
Madonna – Confessions II
Justin Bieber - SWAG
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Nia Archives on: Lollapalooza, Grace Jones’ Rider, and Japanese Convenience Stores
6 augustus 2026 · 39 min
Beluister deze afleveringNick 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 shortlisted for the Mercury Prize for the second time - she explains to Nick why the announcement came at a difficult time. Lees meer
Elsewhere, Nick and Nia have both recently seen Grace Jones perform and discuss the many reasons why no contemporary artist could ever emulate Grace’s artistry or her perfectly curated rider.
Plus, Sam Fender and Olivia Dean have broken chart records with their single ‘Rein Me In’, but what is it about the two of them that has sent the track into the history books?
Plus, Charli XCX’s Lollapalooza performance has fans excited for more live shows; Nia’s big plans for Japan’s convenience stores, and what’s it like to work with James Ellis Ford?
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SONGS
Nia Archives – Sober Feels
Nia Archives – Boys in Blue
Kettama – Comes and Goes
Tricky feat. Mitch Sanders - I’m Yours
ALBUMS
Nia Archives – Emotional Junglist
Nia Archives – Silence is Loud
Madonna – American Life
Madonna - Music
Madonna – Ray of Light
Knats – A Great Day in Newcastle
War Child Records- Help(2)
Arca – XXXXX
Charli XCX – brat
Charli XCX – Wuthering Heights
Charli XCX – Music, Fashion, Film
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2026 Mercury Prize Shortlist with Knats
30 juli 2026 · 39 min
Beluister deze afleveringNick 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 whose latest album ‘A Great Day in Newcastle’ has been described as “the best thing to come out of the North East since Andy Carroll.” Lees meer
In a year of great albums from the UK and Ireland, which artists have made it on to the most prestigious shortlist in music?
SONGS
Knats – Bowling Ball
Knats – Wor Jackie
Arctic Monkeys – Do I Wanna Know?
Arctic Monkeys - R U Mine?
Olivia Dean – Man I Need
JADE – Angel of My Dreams
Kojey Radical & Planet Giza – Expensive
Ezra Collective & Kojey Radical – No Confusion
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Coming Soon... 2026 Mercury Prize Shortlist
30 juli 2026 · 1 min
Beluister deze afleveringThis 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
23 juli 2026 · 35 min
Beluister deze afleveringAnnie 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? Why were Geese accused of being an industry plant? What songs remind them each of each other? Lees meer
Elsewhere, Spotify has some new proposed features, but Annie and Nick have mixed feelings about their merit. Plus, memories of the Beckhams partying late into the night at Glastonbury, how artists get paid for the many parts of their job, and who would Nick rather be - Beyoncé or Lady Gaga?
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SONGS
Feeder - Buck Rogers
Olive - You're Not Alone
Justin Bieber – Boyfriend
John Lennon – Imagine
Beyoncé - Deja Vu
ALBUMS
Geese – Getting Killed
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CMAT Returns to Sidetracked
16 juli 2026 · 1 uur 13 min
Beluister deze afleveringThe 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 the half-time show which promises performances from Justin Bieber, Madonna, Shakira, BTS, Burna Boy...and the Muppets. With only 11 minutes allocated for the entire half-time show, will it be a disaster or a masterclass? Lees meer
Elsewhere, CMAT and Annie discuss Charli XCX’s album campaign, Rose Gray’s brilliant new single, and Kelela’s dreamy collaboration with PinkPantheress. Plus, Rihanna joined Jay Z on stage but why, apart from the conversation about her new music, is this culturally significant?
Other highlights include: a breakdown of Taylor Swift’s best work, the truth about the crowd at Madonna and Sabrina Carpenter at Coachella, shocking insight into a possible lip-syncing epidemic, and CMAT’s burgeoning friendship with Robbie Williams.
Annie’s books for CMAT:
Rozie Kelly - Kingfisher
Addie E. Citchens - Dominion
Brendan Behan - Borstal Boy
SONGS
CMAT - When a Good Man Cries
CMAT - Stay For Something
CMAT - Jamie Oliver Petrol Station
CMAT – Lord, Let That Tesla Crash
Robbie Williams - Angels
Justin Bieber – DAISIES
Justin Bieber – Beauty and a Beat
Shakira & Burna Boy – Dai Dai
Rose Gray - Club to Your Arms
Kelela ft. PinkPantheress - The Bridge
Madonna – Vogue
Madonna – Like a Prayer
Madonna & Sabrina Carpenter – Bring Your Love
Madonna – Fragile
Charli XCX – SuperLove
Taylor Swift - Opalite
Taylor Swift - Anti-Hero
Taylor Swift - Bejeweled
Taylor Swift - So High School
Rihanna ft. Jay-Z & Kanye West - Run This Town
Rihanna - Bitch Better Have My Money
ALBUMS
CMAT - Euro Country
CMAT – Crazymad, for Me
CMAT - If My Wife New I'd Be Dead
Rihanna - ANTI
Rose Gray - Louder, Please
Kelela – new avatar
Madonna - Confessions Part II
Madonna - Confessions on a Dance Floor
Dua Lipa - Future Nostalgia
Dua Lipa - Radical Optimism
Taylor Swift - Folklore
Taylor Swift – Evermo…
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Taylor Swift’s Wedding, Madonna Album Review, and a Music Master Class with James Ellis Ford
9 juli 2026 · 55 min
Beluister deze afleveringIn 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 might be anticlimactic, what do they think about the album? Lees meer
And Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce had one of the most musically relevant weddings of all time but what should we learn from their rumoured choice of first dance song? And are there any rules we should stick to for wedding playlists?
Plus, Wonderwall is having a moment in the 2026 World Cup, could Oasis get involved if England make the Final?
Annie and Nick also speak to the incredible producer and musician, James Ellis Ford, about his upcoming album. James has produced albums for Arctic Monkeys, Pulp, Florence and the Machine, Jessie Ware, Fontaines D.C., Carly Rae Jepsen, the Pet Shop Boys, and so many more. He talks to Annie and Nick about how he works with artists to create truly brilliant music, and how it was to make this latest solo album in a completely isolated and daunting environment – a hospital room. Plus, is James worried about how AI will change the way music producers have to work?
Lost in Another World is out on 14th August (Nick’s birthday)
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SONGS
Oasis – Wonderwall
Tina Turner - Simply the Best
Madonna – Danceteria
Madonna - One Step Away
Madonna – L.E.S Girl
Lil Louis - French Kiss
Candi Staton - Young Hearts Run Free
Maroon 5 - She Will Be Loved
Womack & Womack – Teardrops
Janet Jackson - That's the Way Love Goes
ALBUMS
Madonna - Confessions II
Madonna – Confessions on a Dance Floor
James Ellis Ford - Lost in Another World
War Child Records- Help(2)
Charli XCX - brat
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Bad Bunny’s Life Affirming Show, Charli XCX’s Lies, and Nappies at Gigs
2 juli 2026 · 51 min
Beluister deze afleveringBad 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 Annie why the show made him cry – and confesses to one embarrassing detail. Lees meer
Elsewhere, Charli XCX came on the 6 Music Breakfast Show and Sidetracked investigates whether she told a big fat lie. Plus, why is Noah Kahan talking about poo at gigs? This - on top of Olivia Rodrigo’s previous comments about people wearing nappies to her shows - prompts Annie and Nick to give a stern talking-to to front row fans.
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SONGS
Luther Vandross - Never Too Much
Fugees - Killing Me Softly With His Song
Charli XCX – Wink Wink
Madonna - Hollywood
Noah Kahan - Stick Season
Lauryn Hill – Ex-Factor
Fugees – Ready or Not
Daft Punk - Voyager
PJ Harvey - Voyager
earthsignchels - Daddy Died [we recommend you watch the video]
Robyn – Call Your Girlfriend
ALBUMS
Charli XCX – Music, Fashion, Film
Bad Bunny - DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS
Alewya - Zero
Beth Orton – The Ground Above
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New Adele Album Anticipation, World Cup Analysis, and Madonna’s Survival
25 juni 2026 · 50 min
Beluister deze afleveringAnnie 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 like? And what is it about her that means any record is guaranteed to be brilliant? Lees meer
Elsewhere, Madonna has revealed why the planned biopic of her life was canned, James Blake has called out the growing fakery of the music industry, and Bad Bunny is coming to London.
Plus, why can’t Annie and Nick remember if they’ve met Solange?
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SONGS
Simon & Garfunkel - Bridge Over Troubled Water
Adele - Hometown Glory
Adele – Daydreamer
SZA - Saturn
Cher - Believe
ALBUMS
Madonna - Veronica Electronica
Madonna – Confessions II
Adele - 19
Olivia Rodrigo - Guts
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Olivia Rodrigo, Concern for Harry Styles, and Should We Give in to the AI Takeover?
18 juni 2026 · 50 min
Beluister deze afleveringAnnie 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 such a vast and diverse audience? And what does she have to do with the England football team? Lees meer
Elsewhere, Annie has conflicting feelings about embracing AI; it’s never been easier to make music with it but at what cost? And Phoebe Bridgers is planning for her next tour to be a phones free experience – does the backlash that ensued prove how problematic our relationships to our phones are? And why Nick thinks the UK government should extend the social media ban to all under-45s.
Plus, Nick’s mum is worried about Harry Styles, a Primavera round up, and Jeff Goldblum weighs in on the bird song debate.
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SONGS
Olivia Rodrigo & Robert Smith – what's wrong with me
Olivia Rodrigo – vampire
Madonna – Ray of Light
Madonna – Don’t Tell Me
Madonna - Music
ALBUMS
Olivia Rodrigo – you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love
Kamasi Washington - Fearless Movement
Madonna – Confessions II
Madonna – Ray of Light
Madonna – Music
Jeff Goldblum – Night Blooms
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The xx, Shyness is Nice, and the Sugababes Strategy
11 juni 2026 · 30 min
Beluister deze afleveringFor 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 so much at the time, and does it hold up 17 years later? And why did the band make Annie and Nick so nervous? Lees meer
Plus, how the BBC handled the death of Michael Jackson, La Roux nostalgia, and one listener grapples with cringe GCSE Drama memories.
And what if the Rolling Stones had been managed like the Sugababes were in the noughties?
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SONGS
The xx - Crystallised
The xx - Intro
The xx - Infinity
Paolo Nutini - New Shoes
Lady Gaga - Poker Face
Beyoncé - Single Ladies
ALBUMS
The xx – xx
Michael Jackson – The Collection
Beyoncé - I Am... Sasha Fierce
Black Eyed Peas - The E.N.D.
Paolo Nutini - Sunny Side Up
The Stone Roses - The Stone Roses
Florence + The Machine - Lungs
La Roux - La Roux
Lady Gaga - The Fame
Noisettes - Wild Young Hearts
Kasabian - West Ryder Pauper
Lunatic AsylumLCD Soundsystem – LCD Soundsystem
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horsegiirL is the Mane Event, CMAT is Gorgeous, and Martin Scorcese’s Moment
4 juni 2026 · 46 min
Beluister deze afleveringAnnie 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 singer-songwriter, DJ, and producer, and she’s about to release her debut album. In this episode, she gets sidetracked by birdsong, mushrooms...and birth stories. Lees meer
Elsewhere, Annie and Nick need to discuss CMAT speaking out about horrible online trolls, and why she truly is a gorgeous genius. And Charli XCX has revealed the details and artwork for her new album but how did she book Martin Scorsese? Plus, electrolytes for trees, Jane McDonald, and Arsenal.
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SONGS
Charli XCX - SS26
Charli XCX - Vroom Vroom
Charli XCX - Rock Music
CMAT - Take a Sexy Picture of Me
Whitney Houston - Queen of the Night
horsegiirL - rivers run free
horsegiirL - an apple a day
horsegiirL - nature is healing
ALBUMS
Charli XCX – Music, Fashion, Film
Charli XCX - brat
horsegiirL - NATURE IS HEALING
The xx - xx
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iPod Nostalgia, the Truth about Music Streaming, and Dido's Cultural Relevance
28 mei 2026 · 51 min
Beluister deze afleveringAnnie 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. Lees meer
From iPod mania to agentic AI, the world of music has changed a lot since the early 2000s. Have these changes made things better or worse for artists and music fans? And what does the future have in store for streaming and music consumption?
With special thanks to our contributors: The Guardian’s Deputy Music Editor, Laura Snapes; and The New York Times critic, Jon Caramanica, and New York Times culture reporter, Joe Coscarelli. Jon and Joe host the NYT’s Popcast, which you can find wherever you get your podcasts.
And thanks to The Grove, whose self-titled EP is out now. Their most recent single is Amongst the Noise.
SONGS
Dido – White Flag
Dido – Thank You
Rosalía - Divinize
Frankie Valli – Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You
ALBUMS
Dido – Life for Rent
Olivia Dean - The Art of Loving
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Harry Styles: Small or Far Away?, The Drake Ick, and Godless W****s
21 mei 2026 · 46 min
Beluister deze afleveringAnnie 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 albums, and Harry Styles starting his much-anticipated world residencies. Lees meer
Plus, Jack Antonoff has made his thoughts about AI in music extremely clear – does he have a point? And Madonna has finally done something that’s truly shocked Nick.
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SONGS
Dry Cleaning - Sliced by a Fingernail
Harry Styles - As It Was
Madonna - I Feel So Free (Peggy Gou Energy Mix)
ALBUMS
Drake – Iceman
Drake - Habibti
Drake - Maid of Honor
Lauryn Hill - The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill
Lauryn Hill - MTV Unplugged No. 2.0
Fugees - The Score
Jill Scott – To Whom This May Concern
Amy Winehouse – Frank
Amy Winehouse – Back to Black
Madonna - Confessions II
Kendrick Lamar – GNX
Harry Styles - Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally.
The xx - xx
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Sidetracked with Chaka Khan
14 mei 2026 · 55 min
Beluister deze afleveringChaka 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 about awards, and why she continues to grow as a musician. Lees meer
What does Chaka’s life look like when she’s not on stage? She tells Annie and Nick about breathing fresh air for the first time in years, not telling people her address, and feeding her free-range chickens.
And it’s been a decade since her close friend, Prince, died; Chaka reminisces about working with him - and the unusual way in which he paid her.
Plus, why the Queen of Funk isn’t a fair title, the dangers of not following your dreams, and stage fright solutions from Carlos Santana.
Chaka’s new song ‘Chakzilla’ is out now.
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SONGS
Chaka Khan – Chakzilla
Chaka Khan – I Feel For You
Chaka Khan – Tell Me Something Good
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Rosalía Gig Review(s), Shakira in Rio, and Having Faith in Madonna
7 mei 2026 · 44 min
Beluister deze afleveringIt’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 live show they’ve ever experienced. Elsewhere, Madonna’s released a new single with Sabrina Carpenter and it hasn’t totally lived up to their expectations of Confessions II; but will everything make sense when the album comes out? Plus, the Pussycat Dolls have cancelled their North American tour dates and instead of making up an excuse, they’ve chosen honesty – should more artists take note? Lees meer
Also discussed in the episode: Kid Cudi has fired M.I.A from his tour after fans’ complaints, Zara Larsson is having a moment, and Annie and Nick reminisce about their chat with Rod Stewart after Shakira’s concert on Copacabana Beach.
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HOMEWORK: Listen to the end of this episode to find out the next pick for the Sidetracked Album Club.
SONGS
Shy One and George Riley – I Can Tell
TYSON – CHAOS
Rosalía – Magnolia
Rosalía - Mio Cristo
Pigeon – Miami
Pigeon – Black James Dean
Genesis Owusu – Life Keeps Going
Genesis Owusu – Stampede
Tara Clerkin Trio – Somewhere Good
Nia Archives – Boys in Blue
GENER8ION – STORM
Madonna and Sabrina Carpenter – Bring Your Love
Madonna – Hung Up
Madonna and Britney Spears – Me Against the Music
The Pussycat Dolls – Club Song
The Pussycat Dolls – Don’t Cha
M.I.A. – Illygal
ALBUMS
Rosalía – Motomami
Rosalía – Lux
Shy One – Mali
Pigeon – OUTTANATIONAL
Robyn – Sexistential
Zara Larsson – Midnight Sun: Girls Trip
Madonna – Confessions on a Dance Floor
Madonna – Ray of Light
Madonna – Confessions II
LCD Soundsystem – LCD Soundsystem
Nia Archives – Emotional Junglist
PJ Harvey – Stories from the City, Stories from the Sea
CMAT – If My Wife New I’d Be Dead
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Sidetracked with Kacey Musgraves
30 april 2026 · 50 min
Beluister deze afleveringKacey 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 releasing her 6th studio album, she joins Annie and Nick to discuss the making of the record, and how her approach to writing music has evolved since her debut album. Lees meer
Country is the fastest growing genre in the UK; Kacey has some thoughts on why and some more vital Country intel for Sidetracked listeners.
Plus, secrets the Middle of Nowhere tour, Kacey delivers an ode to Ireland, and she reveals how artists like Dashboard Confessional, NSYNC and the Spice Girls influenced her as an artist.
Kacey’s album Middle of Nowhere will be available from 1st May 2026.
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SONGS
Kacey Musgraves – Merry Go ‘Round
Kacey Musgraves – Dry Spell
Loretta Lynn – You Ain’t Woman Enough
Kacey Musgraves – Oh, What a World
Kacey Musgraves – Slow Burn
Kacey Musgraves & Miranda Lambert – Horses and Divorces
Kacey Musgraves – Mexico Honey
ALBUMS
Kacey Musgraves – Same Trailer Different Park
Kacey Musgraves – Pageant Material
Kacey Musgraves – Golden Hour
Kacey Musgraves – Star‑Crossed
Kacey Musgraves – Deeper Well
Kacey Musgraves – Middle of Nowhere
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Madonna’s Week in Music, Charli Declares the Dancefloor Dead, and Olivia Rodrigo
23 april 2026 · 36 min
Beluister deze afleveringAnnie and Nick discuss the most Madonna week in music – the album announcement, the new song, the Coachella performance, and the theft. Sidetracked fans will know how much Madonna means to Nick...so why does he have beef with her this week? Lees meer
Elsewhere, Justin Bieber and Billie Eilish showed us what they’re worth at Coachella Weekend 2, Olivia Rodrigo has a brilliant new song, and Annie has some thoughts on the link between bad fathers and great music artists. Plus, Charli XCX has declared the dancefloor dead, but was she being serious?
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SONGS
Lil Louis – French Kiss
Madonna – Vogue
Madonna – Like a Prayer
Madonna – I Feel So Free
Madonna – Justify My Love
Madonna – Hung Up
Empire of the Sun – Walking on a Dream
Olivia Rodrigo – Drop Dead
ALBUMS
Peaches – Teacher of Peaches
Madonna – Confessions II
Madonna – Confessions on a Dance Floor
Madonna – Ray of Light
Madonna – Music
Madonna – Madame X
Madonna – Hard Candy
Charli XCX – brat
Warchild Records – Help(2)
Olivia Rodrigo – You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love
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Bieber Fever, Coachella Dreams, and the Kanye Question
16 april 2026 · 51 min
Beluister deze afleveringAnnie 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 as a headliner, and the subsequent cancellation of the entire festival. Plus, in other live music news, LIDO festival has had to cancel their planned June weekend due to environmental concerns, and CMAT fans are devastated. Lees meer
And of course, after the first weekend of Coachella 2026, everyone is analysing the Justin Bieber set – and Annie and Nick hear from someone who was actually there in the field. Were the critical headlines about his YouTube use fair? Or has he just made history for one of the most special live shows in the festival’s history?
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With thanks to Sam Murphy (@popsamcam), who provided much needed intel from Coachella.
SONGS
Justin Bieber – Baby
Justin Bieber and Nicki Minaj – Beauty and a Beat
Ne-Yo – So Sick
ALBUMS
Arlo Parks – Ambiguous Desire
Elmiene – sounds for someone
Justin Bieber – Swag
Justin Bieber – Swag II
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Sidetracked with Arlo Parks
9 april 2026 · 42 min
Beluister deze afleveringThis 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, being a sensitive child, accepting a Mercury prize from Annie, trusting yourself as an artist, and how LA inspires her music. Plus, what does an ideal night out look like for Arlo and which does she prefer: Coachella or Glastonbury? Lees meer
Elsewhere, Slayyyter gets a lot of love, Mitski settles into a residency in a hyper-intimate venue where “you can cry,” and the band Angine de Poitrine do something never been done in music before.
We’re still open to our next Album Club recommendation, with Arlo suggesting a few in this week’s episode. Send your thoughts in to 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.
HOMEWORK: Listen to Arlo Park’s new album, Ambiguous Desire.
SONGS
The Eurythmics - Sweet Dreams
Elmiene - Golden
ALBUMS
The xx - xx
Angine de Poitrine - Vol.II
Charli XCX - Brat
Slayyyter - WOR$T GIRL IN AMERICA
Massive Attack - debut album
Mazzy Star - debut album
Sexistential - Robyn
The King of Limbs remix album – Radiohead
CLUBS + DANCE FLOORS
Nowadays - New York
Midnight Lovers - LA
Corsica - London
Venue MOT/Unit 18
Palais - Peckham
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Sidetracked with Elmiene
2 april 2026 · 48 min
Beluister deze afleveringNick 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 what it’s like to work with Raphael Saadiq, how Benji B and Virgil Abloh helped him get his big break, and why it all links back to BBC Bitesize. They also discuss the news of Kanye West’s upcoming return to the UK, and how conflicted lots of his former fans feel about it. Plus, Celine Dion’s iconic comeback announcement inspires a conversation about Cornwall, and Rosalía’s food poisoning nightmare raises some serious questions. Lees meer
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HOMEWORK: Listen to Elmiene’s debut album ‘sounds for someone’ and tell us your thoughts.
SONGS
D'Angelo – Untitled (How Does It Feel)
Elmiene – Golden
Elmiene – Light By The Window
Eric Clapton – Layla
Solange – Cranes in the Sky
Wesley Joseph – Peace of Mind
Wesley Joseph – Pluto Baby
Kanye West – Through the Wire
Kanye West – Heartless
ALBUMS
Elmiene – sounds for someone
Ye – Bully
Rosalía - LUX
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LCD Soundsystem Nostalgia, Lily Allen Gig Review, and Praise for SNL UK
26 maart 2026 · 46 min
Beluister deze afleveringIt’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 questions like: What was life like then, how much have things changed, and does the music still hold up?
Elsewhere, Nick is preparing for 6 Music Festival (which will see him DJ with Beth Ditto), Annie reflects on some excellent gig crowds and Courtney Love is on a very relatable Geese journey. Plus, Annie and Nick review SNL UK’s first episode, and a listener gets in touch about Lily Allen’s West End Girl shows, inspiring a conversation around the ethics of enjoying music about someone’s deeply personal pain.
HOMEWORK: Send in your ideas for the next Album Club choice. Lees meerGet 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.SONGS
LCD Soundsystem - Losing My Edge
LCD Soundsystem - Tribulations
LCD Soundsystem - Daft Punk Is Playing at My House
LCD Soundsystem - Too Much Love
LCD Soundsystem - Tired
LCD Soundsystem - Yeah
The Rapture - House of Jealous Lovers
The Killers - Mr. Brightside
Franz Ferdinand - Take Me Out
Scissor Sisters - Comfortably Numb
Geese - Trinidad
Hot Hot Heat - Bandages
ALBUMS
LCD Soundsystem - LCD Soundsystem
Robyn - Sexistential
RAYE - This Music May Contain Hope
Elmiene – sounds for someone
Courtney Barnett - Creature of Habit
The Killers - Hot Fuss
Scissor Sisters - Scissor Sisters
Green Day - American Idiot
Kasabian - Kasabian
Franz Ferdinand - Franz Ferdinand
The Pogues - Rum, Sodomy & The Lash
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David Byrne wows, Rosalía is hard to miss, Jack Harlow sings neo-soul and Annie and Nick sing opera
19 maart 2026 · 56 min
Beluister deze afleveringDavid 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 production behind James Blake’s new album and how too many opinions can hold an artist back. Speaking of opinions, there have been many about Jack Harlow’s new album, “Monica,” and Annie and Nick explore what puts the soul into neo-soul. Meanwhile, Morrissey has been left in a “catatonic” state and Live Nation executives give people new reasons to be angry, as Annie and Nick try to wrap their heads around their recent settlement with the US Department of Justice. Lees meer
Finally, Annie and Nick are paid a visit by Gail Mortley, an opera singer and singing teacher who kindly takes them through the importance of opera, instructions for our diaphragms, and a few vocal exercises for all burgeoning divas to follow - with Nick turning from reluctant singer to essential pillar of “Gail and the Gail-ettes.”
HOMEWORK: Don’t forget to listen to LCD Soundsystem’s self-titled debut album and send us your thoughts ahead of our first ever album club discussion.
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SONGS
James Blake - Doesn’t Just Happen (feat Dave)
James Blake - Rest of Your Life
James Blake - Days Go By
ALBUMS
Bruce Springsteen – Nebraska
Jack Harlow – Monica
James Blake - Trying Times
Various Artists for War Child Records – HELP(2)
LIVE MUSIC
Altin Gün
David Byrne – Who's in the Sky?
David Byrne - Stop Making Sense, film directed by Jonathan Demme
Rosalía Lux Live
OPERAS
O Mio Babbino Caro from Gianni Schicchi by Giacomo Puccini
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Harry Styles is quite good, Compilation albums are back, and Timothée Chalamet is wrong
12 maart 2026 · 48 min
Beluister deze afleveringHarry 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 one in this episode. Annie and Nick discuss the new album, as well as a myriad of other new releases including War Child Records’ compilation album HELP (2), Yebba, and Eliza. Elsewhere, Timothée Chalamet has made a massive error by dismissing ballet and opera, but one good to come from it is Annie wants to learn how to sing classical music – and she takes some inspiration from Madonna to show how ready she is for the challenge. And Nick recently revealed the song that made him cry as a 10-year-old and now he has some scientific answers as to why music can inspire such intense emotional reactions. Lees meer
HOMEWORK: Listen to the HELP (2) album and/or get in touch if you think you can teach Annie and Nick to sing opera.
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SONGS
Harry Styles – Are You Listening Yet?
Harry Styles – Coming Up Roses
Harry Styles – Dance No More
Ezra Collective & Green Tea Peng – Helicopters
Wet Leg – Obvious
Fontaine’s D.C. – Black Boys on Mopeds
Arooj Aftab – Lilac Wine
Flying Lotus – Antelope Onigiri
Eliza – Pleasure Boy
Fever Ray – The Lake (Cinematic)
Sylvester – You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)
ALBUMS
Harry Styles – Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally. (aka KISSTO/KATTDO)
Yebba – Jean
Various Artists for War Child Records – HELP(2)
ELIZA – The Darkening Green
Flying Lotus – BIG MAMA
OPERAS
La Traviata
Carmen
7 Deaths of Maria Callas
Akhnaten
Rigoletto
Tristan und Isolde
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Sidetracked reviews the BRITs, Rihanna’s ‘Night in the Life’, and Homer Simpson as a pop girlie
5 maart 2026 · 53 min
Beluister deze afleveringSo 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 on Björk? Did Annie think it worked as a TV show? And find out why our red-carpet interview with Self Esteem may have secured her a new, unexpected job. Lees meer
Elsewhere in the world of music, Rihanna has shared footage of her in an actual recording studio, Mitski has a brilliant new album, and Soulseek users are being trolled by an AI Homer Simpson.
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HOMEWORK: The Sidetracked Album Club has officially started and March’s pick is LCD Soundsystem’s self-titled debut album. We’ll discuss it at the end of the month.
SONGS
Sam Fender & Olivia Dean – Rein Me In
Rosalía - Berghain
Harry Styles - Aperture
Hozier – Take Me to Church
Underworld – Born Slippy
Mary J. Blige – I’m Going Down
ALBUMS
Mitski - Nothing's About to Happen to Me
Altin Gün - Garip
Harry Styles – Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally.
LCD Soundsystem - LCD Soundsystem
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A British Music Revival, Lana Del Rey, and Album Clubs
26 februari 2026 · 43 min
Beluister deze afleveringWith 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 year’s event. Plus, Spotify have revealed some stats around the royalties they paid UK artists in 2025 and the number of times global audiences played those artists – breaking news: Olivia Dean is really popular. Elsewhere, Lana Del Rey is back and seems more in control of her art than ever before, Annie is lamenting the decline of rap groups, and Nick has a Mary J Blige update. And one listener has a brilliant idea for people who want to appreciate albums as an artform. Lees meer
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SONGS
Eminem – My Name Is
Kanye West – I Wonder
Labi Siffre – Cannock Chase
Labi Siffre – Bless the Telephone
Lola Young – Messy
Lana Del Rey – White Feather Hawk Tail Deer Hunter
Yebba – Yellow Eyes
The Scythe – THE SCYTHE
The Scythe – LIT EFFECT
Max Winter – Candlelight
Radiohead – High and Dry
ALBUMS
Yebba – Dawn
Yebba – Jean
A Tribe Called Quest – Beats, Rhymes &Life
cktrl – spirit
The Scythe – Strictly 4 The Scythe
Charli XCX – brat
Charli XCX – Wuthering Heights
Radiohead – The Bends
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Sidetracked with Jessie Ware
19 februari 2026 · 49 min
Beluister deze afleveringAnnie 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, whether she has any plans to tour and how the album launch has changed since her first record. Plus, they ponder why the majority of songs focus on love or heartbreak, reveal the songs that devastate them the most, and Annie gives Jessie and Nick a necessary Irish vocab lesson. Lees meer
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Jessie Ware is releasing her 6th studio album ‘Superbloom’ on 10th April.
HOMEWORK: Listen to Jessie’s excellent new single, Ride (out on 20th February)
SONGS
Leonard Cohen - Hallelujah
Taylor Swift - Welcome to New York
Jessie Ware - Ride
Ennio Morricone- Main Theme from The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Kendrick Lamar - Alright
Whitney Houston - I Will Always Love You
Toto – Georgy Porgy
Mary J. Blige - I’m Going Down
Madonna - Justify My Love
Donna Summer - Love to Love You Baby
Pet Shop Boys - What Have I Done to Deserve This?
Jessie Ware – Free Yourself
ALBUMS
Jessie Ware – Superbloom
Charli XCX – brat
Jessie Ware – Devotion
Jessie Ware – What’s Your Pleasure?
Jessie Ware – That! Feels Good!
Yussef Dayes – Black Classical Music
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Harry Styles Texts Back, Bad Bunny Jeopardy, and Quantifying Culture
12 februari 2026 · 38 min
Beluister deze afleveringAnnie 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. Lees meer
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.
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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
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Bad Bunny, Music on TV, and the timelessness of Sweet Caroline
5 februari 2026 · 46 min
Beluister deze afleveringWith 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. Lees meer
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.
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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
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Harry Styles’ Podiatry, Posh Spice, and Worthless Music
29 januari 2026 · 53 min
Beluister deze afleveringIn 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? Lees meer
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.
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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
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BRITs nominations, Rihanna lore, and Harry Styles rumours
22 januari 2026 · 49 min
Beluister deze afleveringThe 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. Lees meerGet 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$AP Rocky – Don't Be Dumb
Jill Scott – To Whom This May Concern
Harry Styles – Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally
Lily Allen – West End Girl
Geese – Getting Killed
Jacob Alon – In Limerence
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Harry Styles values community, Robyn’s purpose, and is Bruno Mars a hypnotist?
15 januari 2026 · 44 min
Beluister deze afleveringHarry Styles is teasing something new, with posters showing up in cities all over the world – but what does it all mean? Annie and Nick dissect the role Harry’s fan community is playing in the cryptic campaign. Elsewhere, Robyn has revealed her purpose in life and it’s a strong one, A$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. Lees meer
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$AP Rocky – Punk Rocky
Robyn – Talk To Me
Robyn – Sexistential
Bruno Mars – I Just Might
Bruno Mars & Lady Gaga – Die With A Smile
Bruno Mars & Sexyy Red – Fat Juicy & Wet
Bruno Mars & Rosé - APT
Bruno Mars – Uptown Funk
HUNTR/X, Ejae, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami – Golden
ALBUMS
SAULT – Chapter 1
Wesley Joseph - Forever Ends Someday
Robyn - Sexistential
Harry Styles – Harry's House
George Michael – Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1
Marvin Gaye - What's Going On
Miles Davis - Kind of Blue
Talking Heads - 77
Television - Marquee Moon
The Saints - I'm Stranded
David Bowie - Let's Dance
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A$AP Rocky, Remix Etiquette, and Gen Z discover Prince
8 januari 2026 · 44 min
Beluister deze afleveringIn the first week of 2026, Annie and Nick have different thoughts about the new A$AP Rocky single, Gen Z are discovering Prince thanks to Stranger Things, and EsDeeKid has told The Chainsmokers exactly what he thinks of their 4 Raws remix. Elsewhere, Stormzy has used social media to express his thoughts about...social media and revealed how he's grown as an artist and as a person. Plus, Jill Scott is finally back with new music, vinyl is expensive, and Annie and Nick get sidetracked by hedgehogs. Lees meer
Get in touch with Annie and Nick! If you’re over 16 WhatsApp 079700 82700 or email sidetracked@bbc.co.uk
HOMEWORK: Watch Prince performing “Purple Rain” at 2007’s Super Bowl Halftime Show, and listen to Mandy, Indiana’s “Cursive”
SONGS
FAUZIA – The Way
Mandy, Indiana – URGH
Mandy, Indiana – Magazine
Mandy, Indiana – Cursive
A$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
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Rihanna Rumours, Oasis at Knebworth, and AI transparency
1 januari 2026 · 29 min
Beluister deze afleveringWhat 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.
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Lily Allen’s brutal honesty, Oasis forever, and the 2025 zeitgeist
18 december 2025 · 42 min
Beluister deze afleveringAnnie 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. Lees meer
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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
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Sidetracked by Christmas ‘25
11 december 2025 · 1 uur
Beluister deze afleveringZadie Smith and Beth Ditto join Annie and Nick for the annual Sidetracked Christmas gathering, recorded at an Irish pub in North London. Lees meer
They share nostalgia, gossip and gifts, and decide what makes a song a Christmas song – declaring which ones are truly the greatest. Plus, Annie, Nick, Zadie and Beth choose their musical highlights of the year.
Get in touch with Annie and Nick! If you’re over 16 WhatsApp 079700 82700 or email sidetracked@bbc.co.uk
SONGS
Mariah Carey – All I Want For Christmas Is You
Judy Garland – Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
Darling Love – Winter Wonderland
Labi Siffre – Bless the Telephone
Pulp – Common People
Lola Young – Messy
Herman’s Hermits - I'm Henry the VIII, I Am
Dolly Parton – Hard Candy Christmas
ALBUMS
Blood Orange – Essex Honey
Rosalía - LUX
Mavis Staples – Sad And Beautiful World
Pulp - More
Van Morrison - Live at the Grand Opera House Belfast
Marcel Dadi – Dadi’s Folk
Ray Conniff – We Wish You a Merry Christmas
Bert Kaempfert & His Orchestra - Christmas With Bert Kaempfert
T.S. Eliot – The Poems of T.S. Eliot
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Olivia Dean’s Wins, Cameron Winter, and Reading 2.0
4 december 2025 · 39 min
Beluister deze afleveringAfter successfully challenging Ticketmaster over the price of resold tickets on the platform, Olivia Dean has inspired Annie and Nick to ask: should more artists stand up for their fans? Also in Olivia Dean news, she and Lola Young are the only UK artists to make it into Spotify’s Top 10 UK Song or Artist lists for 2025. Yes, Wrapped is out but does anyone care about other people’s listening habits? Lees meer
Plus, Jorja Smith’s team are seeking royalties from an AI track which many people believed to be hers, Björk is using proceeds from a song she made with Rosalía and Sega Bodega to take the Icelandic state to court, and the Reading/Leeds line up is one of its best ever.
Get in touch with Annie and Nick! If you’re over 16, WhatsApp on 07970082700 or email sidetracked@bbc.co.uk
SONGS
Alex Warren - Ordinary
Gracie Abrams - That’s So True
Lola Young - Messy
Chappell Roan – Pink Pony Club
Billie Eilish - BIRDS OF A FEATHER
Ravyn Lenae – Love Me Not
sombr - back to friends
Gigi Perez – Sailor Song
Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars - Die With A Smile
Chappell Roan - Good Luck, Babe!
Björk, Sega Bodega, Rosalía - Oral
HAVEN – I Run
ALBUMS
Cameron Winter – Heavy Metal
F.S.Blumm & Nils Frahm – Handling
Sabrina Carpenter – Short n’Sweet
Alex Warren - You'll Be Alright, Kid (Chapter 1)
KPop Demon Hunters Cast - KPop Demon Hunters (Soundtrack from the Netflix Film)
Olivia Dean – The Art of Loving
Charli XCX – brat
Fontaines D.C. - Romance
Sega Bodega – I Created The Universe So That Life Could Create a Language So Complex, Just To Say How Much I Love You
ANNIE'S DINGLE LIST:
Michael D. Higgins
Dove Ellis
Dermot Kennedy
Sorcha Richardson
Chalk
The Scratch
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Beyoncé’s Next Record, Timothée Chalamet Conspiracies, and Stupid Popstars
27 november 2025 · 45 min
Beluister deze afleveringIs Timothée Chalamet secretly a Scouse drill rapper named EsDeeKid? Annie and Nick investigate this conspiracy and all available evidence for and against it. Elsewhere, Beyoncé has let herself be seen in public, which can only mean one thing: something is about to be announced. Plus, Charli XCX has analysed the realities of being a pop star in a recent essay, which raises the question: is the life of a popstar inherently stupid? Lees meer
And Annie and Nick pay tribute to two music greats, Gary “Mani” Mounfield and Jimmy Cliff, and discuss how songs can allow artists to live forever.
Get in touch with Annie and Nick! If you’re over 16, WhatsApp on 07970082700 or email sidetracked@bbc.co.uk
SONGS
JT – Girls Gone Wild
Shygirl/JT/Sega Botega – Slime
Oasis – Live Forever
Jimmy Cliff – You Can Get It If You Really Want
Jimmy Cliff – Wonderful World, Beautiful People
Jimmy Cliff – I Can See Clearly Now
Jimmy Cliff – The Harder They Come
Charli XCX – Von dutch
Rosalía - Berghain
ALBUMS
Rosalía - LUX
Bruce Springsteen - Nebraska
Beyoncé - Renaissance
Beyoncé - Cowboy Carter
The GQ journalist who investigated whether Timothée is EsDeeKid is Josiah Gogarty.
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Choosing Gigs Over Sex, Billie Eilish vs Elon Musk, and Lily Allen Smokes
20 november 2025 · 45 min
Beluister deze afleveringAfter 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 of those things belong in the same category. Otherwise this week, Nick attended a fashion show with Beth Ditto, and spotted a familiar face on the catwalk; and Annie was mesmerised by a Mulatu Astatke show. Lees meer
Plus, Lorde played the O2 and two listeners have strong opinions about it, CMAT is making people cry at her gigs, and BBC Introducing has been criticised for playing an “AI Artist”
And Billie Eilish is taking on Elon Musk for not giving away his riches, but before they can decide who’s winning this feud, Annie and Nick need to work out how many billions are in a trillion.
Get in touch with Annie and Nick! If you’re over 16, WhatsApp on 07970082700 or email sidetracked@bbc.co.uk
SONGS
Mark Morrison – Return of the Mack
Mulatu Astatke - Tezeta
Rosalía- Berghain
Robyn – Dopamine
Charli XCX – Chains of Love
Hercules & Love Affair – Someone Else is Calling
ALBUMS
Mulatu Astatke - Mulatu Plays Mulatu
Rosalía - LUX
Lily Allen - West End Girl
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Bad Bunny, Grammy Nominations and Rosalía Reactions
13 november 2025 · 46 min
Beluister deze afleveringThe 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 announced, and rap music has fallen off the US charts prompting the question; do genres ever die? Elsewhere, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inducts new legends, Nick hears a song that inspires him to film a roundabout, and we discover the unlikely record that got Annie into DJing. Plus, is Charlie XCX’s new track suitable for early morning?
Get in touch with Annie and Nick! If you’re over 16, WhatsApp on 07970082700 or email sidetracked@bbc.co.uk Lees meerSONGS
Samantha Fu – Discotheque
De La Soul – Buhloone Mindstate
Blood Orange – Mind Loaded
Joey Negro – Risky Biznizz
Rosalía - Magnolia, Mio Cristo and La Perla
Leon Thomas – Mutt
Charlie XCX and John Cale – This House
Handel – Messiah
ALBUMS
Rosalía - Lux
Blood Orange – Essex Honey