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.
Episodes
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- Harry Styles’ Favourite Biscuit, Drake’s Fashion Choices and the Return of Glee · 1 h 7 minAnia 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…
- Nick’s Céline Dion Experience, Cardi B’s Tiny Desk and Mercury Prize Predictions · 56 minCéline, 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…
- Rosalía and Fontaines D.C., Dolly Parton’s Lessons for Life and When Harry Met Thom · 54 minThis 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…
- Glastonbury Tickets, Celebrity Traitors and Tinashe Gets Her Flowers · 56 minThis 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…
- Noel Gallagher on Man City, Madonna at the VMAS and Taylor Swift’s Bad Reviews · 48 minAnnie 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…
- The Power of Céline Dion, Ed Sheeran’s Response and a Spice Girls Biopic · 38 minBAFTA 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…
- The Ed Sheeran Backlash, Oasis Are Happy and Cryptic Emails from Harry Styles · 1 h 0 minThis 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…
- Oasis Mania, Stevie Wonder Breaking News and Miley's Just Being Miley · 41 minAnnie 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…
- Femi Koleoso on Dolly Parton, the Drake Effect and RAYE at Reading · 56 minFemi 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…
- Nepo Babies, Madonna's VMA Domination & Charli XCX Saves Nick · 51 minAnnie 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…
- Shygirl on: Working with Madonna, Influencing Fontaines and Troye Sivan’s Aesthetic · 44 minNick 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…
- A Mid-Year Review of 2026 in Music · 33 minIt’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…
- Nia Archives on: Lollapalooza, Grace Jones’ Rider, and Japanese Convenience Stores · 39 minNick 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…
- 2026 Mercury Prize Shortlist with Knats · 39 minNick 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…
- Coming Soon... 2026 Mercury Prize Shortlist · 1 minThis week’s episode will be dropping later than usual as Nick - and some very special guests - await the much-anticipated Mercury Prize Shortlist.
- Glastonbury Secrets, Remixing John Lennon and The Truth about Geese · 35 minAnnie 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…
- CMAT Returns to Sidetracked · 1 h 13 minThe 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…
- Taylor Swift’s Wedding, Madonna Album Review, and a Music Master Class with James Ellis Ford · 55 minIn 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…
- Bad Bunny’s Life Affirming Show, Charli XCX’s Lies, and Nappies at Gigs · 51 minBad 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…
- New Adele Album Anticipation, World Cup Analysis, and Madonna’s Survival · 50 minAnnie 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…
