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Sounds,28 Aug 2025,40 mins,
Chappell Roan, Notting Hill Carnival and Musical Midlife Crises
Sidetracked with Annie and NickAvailable for over a year
From Chappell Roan’s Reading Festival set to Notting Hill Carnival, Annie and Nick discuss the August bank holiday weekend – and how enjoyable it is to sit down. Plus, the music that inspired several epiphanies for Annie on her drive back from Forwards Festival in Bristol. Elsewhere, Beth Ditto thinks Nick CAN sing, Annie gives her analysis of Taylor Swift’s album announcement, and a listener describes how a Fat Dog gig helped her let go on the dancefloor. Get in touch with Annie and Nick! If you’re over 16, WhatsApp on 07970082700 or email sidetracked@bbc.co.uk SONGS Chappell Roan – The Subway The Who – Baba O’Riley Oliver Sim - Obsession Soul Wax - New Earth Time Chappell Roan - Good Luck, Babe! Wolf Alice - The Sofa Wolf Alice - Just Two Girls ALBUMS Natalie Bergman - My ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Is Not In This World Jim Legxacy - Black British Music Taylor Swift - The Life of a Showgirl CMAT - Euro-Country
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