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For music and pop culture lovers looking for an authentic and light-hearted take on the week in music... with broadcasters and music fanatics Annie Macmanus and Nick Grimshaw.

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  1. Harry Styles’ Favourite Biscuit, Drake’s Fashion Choices and the Return of Glee

    Ania Magliano joins Nick to discuss the secrets of SNL UK and the week in music. It’s been a big week for custard creams and grocery shopping, thanks to Harry Styles – but what can we learn about him from his choice of nutrition? And stick

  2. Nick’s Céline Dion Experience, Cardi B’s Tiny Desk and Mercury Prize Predictions

    Céline, steak tartare and tear gas: Nick’s just back from an unforgettable trip to Paris to see Céline Dion in concert, as well as witnessing the biggest protests France has seen in many years. What was it like to experience Céline's excell

  3. Rosalía and Fontaines D.C., Dolly Parton’s Lessons for Life and When Harry Met Thom

    This week, Annie and Nick are once again asking: what did we do to deserve Rosalía? Her SNL performances reminded the world of just how brilliant LUX is, and perhaps they refreshed the memories of those voting for February’s Grammy Awards a

  4. Glastonbury Tickets, Celebrity Traitors and Tinashe Gets Her Flowers

    This week, Annie was honoured by the Ivors Academy for her contribution to music and for bringing new music to wider audiences and Nick was the one to hand her the award at a ceremony that saw Emily Eavis, James Blake, MNEK, and Stormzy tak

  5. Noel Gallagher on Man City, Madonna at the VMAS and Taylor Swift’s Bad Reviews

    Annie and Nick catch up on a busy and divisive week in music. New Stevie Wonder music has been unanimously welcomed, while the VMAs have split opinion – and inspired Annie and Nick to ask: does anyone care about them anymore? Other question

  6. The Power of Céline Dion, Ed Sheeran’s Response and a Spice Girls Biopic

    BAFTA winning writer, and pop culture afficionado, Jack Rooke joins Annie to discuss the week in music. In a week that saw Ed Sheeran continue his US tour after all his support acts pulled out in solidarity with Macklemore, Annie and Jack d

  7. The Ed Sheeran Backlash, Oasis Are Happy and Cryptic Emails from Harry Styles

    This episode was recorded over the course of 2 days, as the main story changed drastically in the space of 24 hours. In a week that saw Ed Sheeran's tour become global news, after Macklemore was dropped as a support act, Annie and Nick disc

  8. Oasis Mania, Stevie Wonder Breaking News and Miley's Just Being Miley

    Annie and Nick are reunited, and there's a lot to get into. Oasis are having a busy time with a new documentary film about to be released, cryptic videos hinting at 2027 shows, and Noel's daughter Anaïs casually telling/reminding people tha

  9. Femi Koleoso on Dolly Parton, the Drake Effect and RAYE at Reading

    Femi Koleoso sits in for Nick, to discuss the week in music with Annie. Femi is the bandleader/drummer for the BRIT Award and Mercury Prize winning jazz quintet Ezra Collective, and he's also a DJ, Producer, Youth Leader and now a 6 Music P

  10. Nepo Babies, Madonna's VMA Domination & Charli XCX Saves Nick

    Annie and Nick are reunited after four weeks apart, and there's a lot to catch up on. As they recall their separate summer holiday adventures – Annie's was rustic, Nick’s involved a medical emergency that required intervention from Charli X

  11. Shygirl on: Working with Madonna, Influencing Fontaines and Troye Sivan’s Aesthetic

    Nick is joined by singer, DJ, rapper and Sidetracked favourite, Shygirl, to discuss the week in music, and her new single ‘Alyse’. This week was a big one for new music releases: Phoebe Bridgers brought out her new album – and although Anni

  12. A Mid-Year Review of 2026 in Music

    It’s the Sidetracked mid-year review, in which Annie and Nick look back on the biggest moments of 2026 so far. Back in January, they made some predictions for the year in music and it's time to find out - do they possess psychic abilities o

  13. Nia Archives on: Lollapalooza, Grace Jones’ Rider, and Japanese Convenience Stores

    Nick is joined by the Emotional Junglist and record-breaking music artist, Nia Archives, to discuss the week in music. Nia made headlines herself after being shortlisted for the Mercury Prize for the second time - she explains to Nick why t

  14. 2026 Mercury Prize Shortlist with Knats

    Nick reacts to the Mercury Prize 2026 shortlist with Knats, a jazz collective who are one of the most exciting bands in the UK music scene right now - and whose latest album ‘A Great Day in Newcastle’ has been described as “the best thing t

  15. Coming Soon... 2026 Mercury Prize Shortlist

    This week’s episode will be dropping later than usual as Nick - and some very special guests - await the much-anticipated Mercury Prize Shortlist.

  16. Glastonbury Secrets, Remixing John Lennon and The Truth about Geese

    Annie and Nick discuss a myriad of topics chosen by Sidetracked listeners, answering questions such as: what’s it like to be backstage at big music festivals? Why were Geese accused of being an industry plant? What songs remind them each of

  17. CMAT Returns to Sidetracked

    The one and only CMAT fills in for Nick this week - joining Annie to put the world to rights. With the World Cup Final imminent, they delve into the details of the half-time show which promises performances from Justin Bieber, Madonna, Shak

  18. Taylor Swift’s Wedding, Madonna Album Review, and a Music Master Class with James Ellis Ford

    In a monumental week for music news, Annie and Nick sit down to discuss their thoughts on Madonna’s long-awaited Confessions II – after months of worrying it might be anticlimactic, what do they think about the album? And Taylor Swift and T

  19. Bad Bunny’s Life Affirming Show, Charli XCX’s Lies, and Nappies at Gigs

    Bad Bunny came to London and Nick may never be the same again. What is it about Benito that makes his music and live performances so impactful? Nick tells Annie why the show made him cry – and confesses to one embarrassing detail. Elsewhere

  20. New Adele Album Anticipation, World Cup Analysis, and Madonna’s Survival

    Annie and Nick discuss rumours of Adele returning to music, after she was seen attending one of Lola Young’s London shows. What might a new Adele album sound like? And what is it about her that means any record is guaranteed to be brilliant

  21. Olivia Rodrigo, Concern for Harry Styles, and Should We Give in to the AI Takeover?

    Annie and Nick dissect Olivia Rodrigo’s new album and analyse the online theories that Taylor Swift might be jealous. What is it about Olivia that speaks to such a vast and diverse audience? And what does she have to do with the England foo

  22. The xx, Shyness is Nice, and the Sugababes Strategy

    For this instalment of the Sidetracked Album Club, Annie and Nick venture back to 2009 and revisit the debut album from the xx. Why did this record stand out so much at the time, and does it hold up 17 years later? And why did the band make

  23. horsegiirL is the Mane Event, CMAT is Gorgeous, and Martin Scorcese’s Moment

    Annie and Nick welcome one of their dream guests to the studio to talk all things nature and music. horsegiirL is the world’s first half horse, half human singer-songwriter, DJ, and producer, and she’s about to release her debut album. In t

  24. iPod Nostalgia, the Truth about Music Streaming, and Dido's Cultural Relevance

    Annie and Nick try their very best not to get sidetracked, as they focus on just one topic - streaming, and how it’s shaped the musical landscape in 2026. From iPod mania to agentic AI, the world of music has changed a lot since the early 2

  25. Harry Styles: Small or Far Away?, The Drake Ick, and Godless W****s

    Annie and Nick discuss one of the busiest weeks in music ever with Drake dropping 3 albums at the same time, Lauryn Hill getting candid about her lack of albums, and Harry Styles starting his much-anticipated world residencies. Plus, Jack A

  26. Sidetracked with Chaka Khan

    Chaka Khan joins Annie and Nick to discuss her life, legacy and new music. She reveals the very personal reason behind her strong work ethic, her feelings about awards, and why she continues to grow as a musician. What does Chaka’s life loo

  27. Rosalía Gig Review(s), Shakira in Rio, and Having Faith in Madonna

    It’s the moment they’ve been waiting for since November 2025: Rosalía bringing LUX to London’s O2 Arena. Annie and Nick report back on what might be the best live show they’ve ever experienced. Elsewhere, Madonna’s released a new single wit

  28. Sidetracked with Kacey Musgraves

    Kacey Musgraves is one of the best-known Country singers in the world, having won 8 Grammy Awards for her consistently stand out records. On the eve of releasing her 6th studio album, she joins Annie and Nick to discuss the making of the re

  29. Madonna’s Week in Music, Charli Declares the Dancefloor Dead, and Olivia Rodrigo

    Annie and Nick discuss the most Madonna week in music – the album announcement, the new song, the Coachella performance, and the theft. Sidetracked fans will know how much Madonna means to Nick...so why does he have beef with her this week?

  30. Bieber Fever, Coachella Dreams, and the Kanye Question

    Annie is back after a fortnight away and there’s a lot to catch up on. First on the agenda, Annie and Nick discuss the fallout from Wireless booking Kanye West as a headliner, and the subsequent cancellation of the entire festival. Plus, in

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