Sidetracked with Annie and Nick Podcast
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.
Episodes to download
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Ed Sheeran Writes to the Prime Minister, Sober Gigs and the George Ezra Collection
Thu 27 Mar 2025
Annie & Nick share their memories of music education.
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Stevie Wonder, Frank Ocean’s Tease and Beef with the King
Thu 20 Mar 2025
Annie and Nick get excited as Frank Ocean teases a new era of music.
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Doechii’s Rise and Rise, Imogen Heap and AI in Music
Thu 13 Mar 2025
Imogen Heap joins Annie and Nick to discuss the role of AI in music.
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Glastonbury 2025 Lineup Announcement
Thu 6 Mar 2025
From The 1975 to Charli XCX, Annie and Nick react to the Glastonbury 2025 lineup.
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Sidetracked with James Blake
Thu 6 Mar 2025
A defence of Chris Martin, songs to die to and how to fix the music industry.
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The BRITs According to Sidetracked
Sun 2 Mar 2025
Nick and CMAT have all the goss from this year’s BRIT Awards.
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Rihanna Rumours, AI Kate Bush, and Lola Young Gets in Touch
Thu 27 Feb 2025
Why are UK artists not performing as well as they once did on the global stage?
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Sidetracked with Kelly Lee Owens
Thu 20 Feb 2025
The return of Madonna, Kneecap’s Bafta and the rising popularity of electronic music.
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Sidetracked with Mahalia
Thu 13 Feb 2025
Kendrick’s halftime show, the reality of record deals and the art of collaboration.
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The Decline of Bands, Underrated Artists and Music’s Influence on Fashion
Thu 6 Feb 2025
Annie and Nick answer your questions.
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Central Cee v Aitch, WAP For Dads and the Benefits of Live Music
Thu 30 Jan 2025
Why does going to a gig give you a natural endorphin hit?
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BRIT Awards Nominations
Thu 23 Jan 2025
Annie and Nick react to this year’s BRIT Awards nominations.
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Bob Dylan’s Defiance, Rap Beef Goes to Court and David Lynch’s Legacy
Thu 23 Jan 2025
Annie and Nick review A Complete Unknown and celebrate Bob Dylan’s defiance.
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Bad Bunny, Ethel Cain and the Role of a Music Supervisor
Thu 16 Jan 2025
Annie and Nick find out how the songs that soundtrack our favourite TV shows are picked.
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Doechii, SZA’s Potential Rebrand and Who Picks Music for The Traitors?
Thu 9 Jan 2025
Why Doechii should be your new favourite artist.
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New Year... New Madonna, Glastonbury Predictions and The End of TikTok?
Thu 2 Jan 2025
Annie and Nick are joined by Mark Savage to discuss 2025’s musical offerings.
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Sidetracked with Robert Smith
Thu 19 Dec 2024
The year in music with Annie and Nick’s dream guest.
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Sidetracked by Christmas
Thu 12 Dec 2024
Annie & Nick take the podcast down the pub with some very special guests
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Kneecap, The Brat Tour and Low Carbon Gigging
Thu 5 Dec 2024
How much freedom do artists really have to express themselves?
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Kendrick Lamar, Butts for Tour Buses and Saving UK Club Culture
Thu 28 Nov 2024
How can we save UK Club Culture?
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Beyoncé’s Christmas Takeover, Glastonbury Rumours and Are Music Videos Over?
Thu 21 Nov 2024
Is the art of the music video dead?
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EMAs, Cowboy Carter and Busta Rhymes’ Return to Lancashire
Thu 14 Nov 2024
Awards season is back, but should we still care?
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Laura Marling’s Quiet Ambition, Halloween Music and The Return of Kate Bush
Thu 31 Oct 2024
In a spooky special, Annie and Nick discuss what makes the perfect Halloween song.
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Sidetracked with Olly Alexander
Fri 25 Oct 2024
Tyler, the Creator's New Music Monday, Eurovision lessons and Liam Payne's legacy.
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Lauryn Hill’s Genius, Double Pints and the Role of the Music Critic
Thu 17 Oct 2024
What is the role of the music critic in 2024?
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Charli XCX’s Brat Remix, Breaking America and The Rise of Pop Collabs
Thu 10 Oct 2024
Is breaking America worth the cost?
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Katy Perry’s Difficult Comeback, Bon Iver Autumn and Ethics of Posthumous Albums
Thu 26 Sep 2024
Should posthumous albums be released?
