Sidetracked with Annie and Nick

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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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164 episodes
Updated Thursday

Episodes164

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Mar 6, 2025 · 48 min
Sidetracked with James Blake
A defence of Chris Martin, songs to die to and how to fix the music industry.
Mar 2, 2025 · 30 min
The BRITs According to Sidetracked
Nick and CMAT have all the goss from this year’s BRIT Awards.
Feb 27, 2025 · 43 min
Rihanna Rumours, AI Kate Bush, and Lola Young Gets in Touch
Why are UK artists not performing as well as they once did on the global stage?
Feb 20, 2025 · 43 min
Sidetracked with Kelly Lee Owens
The return of Madonna, Kneecap’s Bafta and the rising popularity of electronic music.
Feb 13, 2025 · 42 min
Sidetracked with Mahalia
Kendrick’s halftime show, the reality of record deals and the art of collaboration.
Feb 6, 2025 · 26 min
The Decline of Bands, Underrated Artists and Music’s Influence on Fashion
Annie and Nick answer your questions.
Jan 30, 2025 · 37 min
Central Cee v Aitch, WAP For Dads and the Benefits of Live Music
Why does going to a gig give you a natural endorphin hit?
Jan 23, 2025 · 15 min
BRIT Awards Nominations
Annie and Nick react to this year’s BRIT Awards nominations.
Jan 23, 2025 · 32 min
Bob Dylan’s Defiance, Rap Beef Goes to Court and David Lynch’s Legacy
Annie and Nick review A Complete Unknown and celebrate Bob Dylan’s defiance.
Jan 16, 2025 · 38 min
Bad Bunny, Ethel Cain and the Role of a Music Supervisor
Annie and Nick find out how the songs that soundtrack our favourite TV shows are picked.
Jan 9, 2025 · 39 min
Doechii, SZA’s Potential Rebrand and Who Picks Music for The Traitors?
Why Doechii should be your new favourite artist.
Jan 2, 2025 · 26 min
New Year... New Madonna, Glastonbury Predictions and The End of TikTok?
Annie and Nick are joined by Mark Savage to discuss 2025’s musical offerings.
Dec 26, 2024 · 29 min
Best Guests of 2024
Annie & Nick look back on their favourite guest moments
Dec 19, 2024 · 44 min
Sidetracked with Robert Smith
The year in music with Annie and Nick’s dream guest.
Dec 12, 2024 · 51 min
Sidetracked by Christmas
Annie & Nick take the podcast down the pub with some very special guests
Dec 5, 2024 · 34 min
Kneecap, The Brat Tour and Low Carbon Gigging
How much freedom do artists really have to express themselves?
Nov 28, 2024 · 36 min
Kendrick Lamar, Butts for Tour Buses and Saving UK Club Culture
How can we save UK Club Culture?
Nov 21, 2024 · 29 min
Beyoncé’s Christmas Takeover, Glastonbury Rumours and Are Music Videos Over?
Is the art of the music video dead?
Nov 14, 2024 · 42 min
EMAs, Cowboy Carter and Busta Rhymes’ Return to Lancashire
Awards season is back, but should we still care?
Nov 7, 2024 · 42 min
Sidetracked with Ghetts
Quincy Jones, the state of UK Rap and the science of music.