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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.

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27:01

Taylor Swift Tourism, Music Video Cameos and Shania...

Sidetracked with Annie and Nick ·

2024/06/13

As The Era’s Tour arrives in the UK, Annie and Nick discuss the impact Taylor Swift is having on the cities she plays and just how far her fans are willing to go. Plus, Ariana Grande and Sabrina Carpenter have enlisted some famous faces in their new music videos, inspiring Annie to consider a cameo of her own. Elsewhere, there’s a dragon somewhere on Worthy Farm and Nick has an important travel update.Sidetracked is all about taking a look at the things Annie Macmanus and Nick Grimshaw have loved

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27:41

Bat Bites, Artist Authenticity and Special Guest...

Sidetracked with Annie and Nick ·

2024/06/06

Charli XCX joins Annie and Nick to discuss the importance of artist authenticity as Raye breaks the pop mould once again with a 7-minute song. Elsewhere, Taylor Momsen’s been bitten by a bat, Charli’s been singing S Club 7 on a Chinese talent show and Pitbull’s been soundtracking sex scenes on Bridgerton. Plus, DJ'ing with your partner – what could go wrong?Sidetracked is all about taking a look at the things Annie Macmanus and Nick Grimshaw have loved (and perhaps more importantly not loved)

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25:36

First Time Glastonbury, Memorable Gigs and Curating...

Sidetracked with Annie and Nick ·

2024/05/30

The perfect 24 hours at Glastonbury, how to curate the ideal playlist and what was it like seeing Florence + The Machine at the start of her career? Annie and Nick answer your questions. Plus, is Michelle McManus related to Annie?Get in touch with Annie and Nick! If you’re over 16 WhatsApp 079700 82700 or email sidetracked@bbc.co.uk Sidetracked is all about taking a look at the things Annie Macmanus and Nick Grimshaw have loved (and perhaps more importantly not loved) from the world of music

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31:23

Pop Star Jealousy, Adele’s Singing Tips and Brilliant...

Sidetracked with Annie and Nick ·

2024/05/23

From Lil Nas X to Charli XCX - which pop stars are jealous of each other? Elsewhere, Adele’s got some advice on how to be better at karaoke, interviews gone wrong and Billie Eilish’s album is finally here. Plus, performing on stage with your other half and an unexpected guest from Washington.Get in touch with Annie and Nick! If you’re over 16 WhatsApp 079700 82700 or email sidetracked@bbc.co.uk Sidetracked is all about taking a look at the things Annie Macmanus and Nick Grimshaw have loved

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33:54

Supporting Olivia Rodrigo, Nightclub Watermelon and...

Sidetracked with Annie and Nick ·

2024/05/16

Supporting the biggest artists in the world – Remi Wolf on touring with Olivia Rodrigo and Annie relives DJing before Harry Styles. Elsewhere, what happens when entertainment and politics collide? Mark Savage tells us how it felt to be in Sweden for Eurovision. Plus, from Childish Gambino to child locks – Annie and Nick discuss this week’s best new music. Get in touch with Annie and Nick! If you’re over 16 WhatsApp 079700 82700 or email sidetracked@bbc.co.uk Sidetracked is all about taking a

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31:16

Eurovision Afterparties, Co-op Live and Simon...

Sidetracked with Annie and Nick ·

2024/05/09

How debauched are Eurovision afterparties? Are Kendrick and Drake the new Blur and Oasis? What was it like being a judge on The X Factor? Listeners set the agenda in a Q&A special. Elsewhere, Nick explores a career in funeral care and Annie wants to turn her kitchen into a nightclub. Plus, there’s something Cheryl has never tried. Get in touch with Annie and Nick! If you’re over 16 WhatsApp 079700 82700 or email sidetracked@bbc.co.uk. Sidetracked is all about taking a look at the things

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27:40

AI Pop Stars, Elusive Rihanna and Does BPM Affect Mood?

Sidetracked with Annie and Nick ·

2024/05/02

Does BPM affect mood? In the wake of Chechnya banning music that’s too fast or too slow, Annie and Nick call in the experts from ‘Switched On Pop’ for help. Elsewhere, two AI popstars guest host the podcast and why peanut butter is perfect lyrical content. Plus, place your bets on whether we’ll ever get new Rihanna.Get in touch with Annie and Nick! If you’re over 16 WhatsApp 079700 82700 or email sidetracked@bbc.co.uk Sidetracked is all about taking a look at the things Annie Macmanus and

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34:16

Double Taylor Swift, Resurrecting Rappers and the...

Sidetracked with Annie and Nick ·

2024/04/25

31 tracks and over 2 hours – is Taylor Swift’s ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ proof that albums are getting longer? Elsewhere, why Grimmy is on the news in India and Drake’s brought Tupac back to life. Plus, an apology to Mrs Blobby and recruiting for a Harry Styles tour guide. Get in touch with Annie and Nick! If you’re over 16 WhatsApp 079700 82700 or email sidetracked@bbc.co.uk Sidetracked is all about taking a look at the things Annie Macmanus and Nick Grimshaw have loved (and perhaps

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31:31

Coachella Highs (and Lows), Cardi B’s Driving School...

Sidetracked with Annie and Nick ·

2024/04/18

A nightmare DJ set, influencer Olympics and the return of Will Smith – the highs and lows of Coachella’s opening weekend. Elsewhere, the Amy Winehouse biopic ‘Back to Black’ was released to mixed reviews but is it too soon for a film like this? Plus, driving lessons with Cardi B, rap beef gone panto and listener Bally might have ruined Annie’s Glastonbury set.Get in touch with Annie and Nick! If you’re over 16 WhatsApp 079700 82700 or email sidetracked@bbc.co.uk Sidetracked is all about

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32:01

Courtney Love’s Karaoke, Humility in Hip Hop and Pop...

Sidetracked with Annie and Nick ·

2024/04/11

Courtney Love reviews Grimmy's karaoke rendition of ‘Celebrity Skin’. Elsewhere, humility in Hip Hop - J Cole has stepped up (then right back down again) with his Kendrick diss track. Plus, Billie Eilish is back, Annie needs help soothing her Glastonbury anxiety and our favourite pop star's biggest regrets. Get in touch with Annie and Nick! If you’re over 16 WhatsApp 079700 82700 or email sidetracked@bbc.co.uk Sidetracked is all about taking a look at the things Annie Macmanus and Nick

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33:43

Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter, Eminem’s April Fool and...

Sidetracked with Annie and Nick ·

2024/04/04

Yeehaw or No Ma'am? Comedian Munya Chawawa joins Nick Grimshaw as they explore Beyoncé’s new album ‘Cowboy Carter’ - from Stevie Wonder’s harmonica to recruiting the horse on the cover. Elsewhere, Eminem’s pranking his fans for April Fool’s Day and Nicki Minaj puts her audience on the spot. Plus, why did Snoop Dogg order 200 towels, who fell asleep at The Rolling Stones and do you know every lyric to one song? Get in touch with Annie and Nick! If you’re over 16 WhatsApp 079700 82700 or email

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30:54

Kendrick vs Drake, DJing Dilemmas and Bowie’s TV Habits

Sidetracked with Annie and Nick ·

2024/03/28

Beef is on the menu for Kendrick Lamar – do Drake and J Cole still have a seat at the table? Elsewhere, how Coronation Street helped David Bowie on tour and listener Jake proposes a solution for musicians on streaming. Plus, DJing and self-worth - Annie and Nick dissect what it’s really like to be behind the decks.Get in touch with Annie and Nick! If you’re over 16 WhatsApp 079700 82700 or email sidetracked@bbc.co.uk Sidetracked is all about taking a look at the things Annie Macmanus and

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35:00

Make Way For Raye, Glastonbury Headliners and Pop...

Sidetracked with Annie and Nick ·

2024/03/21

Pop star conspiracy theories with comedian Joanne McNally who joins Sidetracked to talk about ‘Who Replaced Avril Lavigne?’ Elsewhere, Annie and Nick stand up for SZA as they react to the Glastonbury Headliners and Raye ‘hits the ground sprinting’ as she makes her O2 Arena debut. Plus, advice from Ariana Grande’s grandma and Justin Timberlake’s questionable snacks.Get in touch with Annie and Nick! If you’re over 16 WhatsApp 079700 82700 or email sidetracked@bbc.co.uk Sidetracked is all about

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31:58

Unstoppable Billie Eilish, Karaoke Perfection and the...

Sidetracked with Annie and Nick ·

2024/03/14

This Barbie won an Oscar – from Billie Eilish to Ryan Gosling, was the success of the Barbie album a one-off or the new way of making soundtracks? Elsewhere, Madonna has the perfect recipe to send fans into a frenzy and Elton John tours with cardboard cutouts of his family. Plus, how a smoke machine, choreography, a hydraulic stage (and saké) elevated Grimmy’s greatest ever karaoke performance.Sidetracked is all about taking a look at the things Annie Macmanus and Nick Grimshaw have loved (and

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28:39

Rihanna’s Return, MTV EMA’s and K-pop’s Global...

Sidetracked with Annie and Nick ·

2024/03/07

Can you train the perfect popstar? As K-pop artists dominate global charts, Annie and Nick discuss why the genre has become so successful. Elsewhere, Rihanna has come out of retirement to perform at a billionaire’s wedding and the MTV EMA’s are coming to a Co-Op near you. Plus, why AI generated music can’t make us cry like James Blake.Sidetracked is all about taking a look at the things Annie Macmanus and Nick Grimshaw have loved (and perhaps more importantly not loved) from the world of music

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26:39

The BRITs According To Sidetracked

Sidetracked with Annie and Nick ·

2024/03/03

Recorded in the back of a cab on the way from The O2 to an after party, Annie and Nick have all the goss from this year’s BRIT Awards.

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34:06

Taylor Swift’s Superfans, Lady Gaga’s Skin and...

Sidetracked with Annie and Nick ·

2024/02/29

Want Lady Gaga's skin? Annie and guest co-host Josh Widdicombe have the what's what on Fortnite Festival. Meanwhile, the V&A is looking for a Taylor Swift superfan advisor and Solange is making music for the tuba. Plus, IDLES have gone to Number 1 and LCD Soundsystem are hiring local baristas to make them coffee on tour.Sidetracked is all about taking a look at the things Annie Macmanus and Nick Grimshaw have loved (and perhaps more importantly not loved) from the world of music. A week in

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37:14

Dua ‘Sporty Spice’ Lipa, Stan Culture and Special...

Sidetracked with Annie and Nick ·

2024/02/22

Training Season’s over - is Dua Lipa coming for Sporty Spice’s crown? Guest co-host Melanie C and Nick discuss the pressures of being a global popstar. From face tattoos to teddy bears, Eminem delves into stan culture and Lil Jon really has released a meditation album. Plus, Melanie addresses the rumours of a Spice Girls revival at Glastonbury.Sidetracked is all about taking a look at the things Annie Macmanus and Nick Grimshaw have loved (and perhaps more importantly not loved) from the world

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30:57

Usher’s Super Bowl, Beyonce Goes Country and Special...

Sidetracked with Annie and Nick ·

2024/02/15

From Usher’s roller-skating to Beyonce’s surprise country drop, Nick and guest co-host Joy Crookes have all the goss from the Super Bowl halftime show. Plus, J-Lo thinks she may have peaked and Lil Jon is making meditation music. Elsewhere, a fan pops (a baby) for Pink. Sidetracked is all about taking a look at the things Annie Macmanus and Nick Grimshaw have loved (and perhaps more importantly not loved) from the world of music. A week in music, a week in Annie and Nick’s lives, this is the

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34:50

Grammys Debrief, Dua Lipa Football Chants and UMG vs...

Sidetracked with Annie and Nick ·

2024/02/08

From Dua Lipa’s opening medley to Jay-Z's acceptance speech, Miley’s effortless charisma to THAT Joni Mitchell performance - Annie and Nick have all the goss from this year’s Grammys. Plus, BBC Music Correspondent Mark Savage helps us understand why we can’t hear Taylor Swift’s music on TikTok anymore. Elsewhere, Annie and Nick give their Super Bowl halftime show predictions and Adele’s invited everyone round to hers in Munich this summer. Guten tag babes x Sidetracked is all about taking a look at

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