Episodes
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Sound the Glastonbury siren as Annie and Nick react to the lineup for this yearâs festival. Has Charli XCX been booked for the right stage? What sort of crowd will Olivia Rodrigo pull? Why is Busta Rhymes one of the most exciting names on the poster? Plus, they share exclusive details on who will be playing on which stage across the weekend.
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Annie and Nick are joined by James Blake to discuss the week in music. Heâs a Grammy award winning singer and producer, whoâs worked with everyone from Kendrick Lamar to BeyoncĂ© and last year, he walked away from his record deal to become an independent artist. After last weekâs depressing look into the state of British music, does James have some solutions?
Elsewhere, inspired by Chrissie Hynde sharing her thoughts on whatâs cool and uncool, James thinks we should call time on making fun of Coldplay. They also pay tribute to neo soul icon Angie Stone, share their thoughts on Sir Elton Johnâs duet with Chappell Roan and James recounts the time he met Stevie Wonder.
Get in touch with Annie and Nick! If youâre over 16 WhatsApp 079700 82700 or email [email protected].
SONGS
Sabrina Carpenter â Please, Please, Please
Angie Stone - No More Rain (In This Cloud)
Angie Stone - Wish I Didnât Miss You
James Blake â Like The End
Mina, Mark Ronson â Ancora, ancora, ancora
Van Morrison â Sweet Thing
Kate Bush â The Morning Fog
Peter Gabriel â Here Comes The Flood
Brian Eno, Jon Hopkins, Leo Abrahams â Emerald and Lime
ALBUMS
Frank Ocean â Endless
ARTISTS
Dave
Little Simz
Nils Frahm
HorsegiirL
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Recorded in the back of a cab on the way from The O2 to an afterparty, Nick and CMAT have all the goss from this yearâs BRIT Awards.
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Do the charts have the same relevance they once did? Annie and Nick discuss the potential reasons why there are no UK artists in the annual global top 10 for the first time since 2003. Elsewhere, Kate Bush is one of a thousand musicians behind a silent album to protest the government's proposed changes to copyright law. Should we be worried about artists having their identities stolen, or should we embrace change? Plus, Rihanna is set to release new music but it wonât be âradio digestibleâ, Lola Young has a tough question, and Nickâs back on the radio. Get in touch with Annie and Nick! If youâre over 16, WhatsApp on 079700 82700 or email [email protected]
SONGS:
Rihanna - Umbrella
Rihanna - Pon De Replay
Rihanna - Shut Up and Drive
Roberta Flack - Killing Me Softly
Roberta Flack â The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
Gwen McCrae â All This Love That Iâm Giving
Gwen McCrae - Keep The Fire Burning
Benson Boone â Beautiful Things
Sabrina Carpenter â Espresso
Billie Eilish â Birds of a Feather
Kendrick Lamar â Not Like Us
Noah Kahan â Stick Season
Hozier â Too Sweet
Artemas â I Like the Way You Kiss Me
Oasis - Whatever
ALBUMS:
Rihanna â ANTI
1,000 UK Artists â Is This What We Want?
ARTISTS MENTIONED:
The Clash, Paul Simonon, Joe Strummer, Madonna, Rihanna, Kate Bush, Damon Albarn, Annie Lennox, Roberta Flack, Gwen McCrae, Benson Boone, Sabrina Carpenter, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar, Noah Kahan, Hozier, Dua Lipa, Coldplay, Charli XCX, Artemas, Chase & Status, Stormzy, Wham!, Oasis, Ezra Collective, Lola Young, Central Cee, English Teacher, Sam Fender, Stray Kids, FKA Twigs, Myles Smith, Ed Sheeran, Adele, Oslo Twins, Joy Crookes, JADE, Robert Smith, CMAT, James Blake EXHIBITION: Leigh Bowery! at the Tate Modern, London
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Electronic music is more popular than ever before but is the government doing enough to support its continued growth? Singer and producer Kelly Lee Owens joins Nick to discuss her relationship with the genre, the role of small venues in sustaining club culture and what the future holds for DJs. Elsewhere, Chappell Roanâs call to action has been heard by UMG as they announce a new mental health fund. Plus, mums at raves, Kneecap at the Baftas and Madonna fangirling continues.
Get in touch with Annie and Nick! If youâre over 16, WhatsApp on 079700 82700 or email [email protected] ARTISTS
Yune Pinku
Or:la Aleksandir SONGS
Decius â Birth Of A Smirk
Decius â Queen Of 14th Street
Massive Attack/Sinead OâConnor - What Your Soul Sings
FKA Twigs/Koreless â Drums Of Death
Madonna â Bedtime Story
Madonna â Secret
Madonna â Human Nature
Madonna â Like A Prayer Madonna â Vogue Miso Extra/Metronomy - Good Kisses
Elvis â In the Ghetto
Bill Withers â Lovely Day
Cheryl Lynn â Got To Be Real
Bill Withers â Use Me
Livinâ Joy â Dreamer
Inner City â Good Life ALBUMS
Kelly Lee Owens â Dreamstate
Decius â Decius Vol. 2 (Splendour & Obedience)
Kelela â In The Blue Light
Madonna â Bedtime Stories
Madonna â Ray Of Light
Madonna â Confessions On A Dancefloor
Daniel Avery â Drone Logic
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What is the reality of signing a record deal? With 13 years of skin in the game, Mahalia joins Annie to discuss Chappell Roanâs Grammy speech, the power of putting her money where her mouth is, and the measures labels should be taking to protect their artists. Elsewhere, Kendrick Lamarâs halftime show was a display of intelligence and artistry â and marked the return of bootcut jeans. Plus, Elton Johnâs collaborative style, working with Stormzy and what is the ultimate love song? Get in touch with Annie and Nick! If youâre over 16, WhatsApp 079700 82700 or email [email protected]
Songs: Kendrick Lamar â Not Like Us Kendrick Lamar â Humble Kendrick Lamar â DNA. Kendrick Lamar â Bodies Kendrick Lamar â Squabble Up Mahalia/Lila IkĂ© - Pressure Points Mahalia/Stormzy â November Mahalia/Ella Mai â What You Did Bonnie Raitt â Canât Make You Love Me Lauryn Hill â Ex Factor Dayo Bello â je tâaime Bruno Mars/Sexyy Red â Fat Juicy & Wet Elton John & Brandi Carlile â Who Believes In Angels? Albums: Leon Thomas â MUTT Billie Eilish â Hit Me Hard & Soft
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How has music influenced fashion, which gigs would you go back in time to see and where have all the bands gone? Annie and Nick answer your questions. Plus, is âEusexuaâ the perfect presidential walk-on song? SONGS Sylvester â You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real) Patrice Rushen â Forget Me Nots Patrice Rushen â Haven't You Heard? Gwen McCrae â Keep the Fire Burning Lola Young â Messy Ricky Desktop â The Chicken Wing Beat D:Ream â Things Can Only Get Better Fontaines D.C. â I Love You Fontaines D.C. â Favourite Joyce Sims â Come Into My Life FKA Twigs â Eusexua Billy Ocean â When the Going Gets Tough Van Morrison â And It Stoned Me Simon & Garfunkel â I Am a Rock Gwen McCrae â All This Love That Iâm Givinâ Kelis â Caught Out There Robyn â Dancing On My Own Georgie Fame â Peaceful ALBUMS Samantha Crain â A Small Death Madonna â Bedtime Stories Madonna â Ray of Light Elton John â Too Low for Zero
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Why does seeing live music give you a natural endorphin hit? Annie and Nick discuss the collective experience of going to a gig and why the benefits are essential to our human experience. Elsewhere, Gracie Abrams fans have started a petition to remove support act Dora Jar from her European tour, but what does it say about fan entitlement? Plus, Bruno Mars and Sexyy Red have made WAP for dads, Central Cee and Aitch have brought rap beef to the UK and Eusexua, Mesexua â the standout moments from FKA Twigsâ new album.
Get in touch with Annie and Nick! If youâre over 16, WhatsApp 079700 82700 or email [email protected]
Songs:
Lola Young â Messy Lola Young â Conceited Tyler, The Creator ft. Lola Young â Like Him Central Cee â Limitless Central Cee â St Patricks Central Cee â 5 Star Aitch â A Guy Called? Lady Gaga â Disease Lady Gaga/Bruno Mars â Die With A Smile Sexyy Red/Bruno Mars - Fat Juicy and Wet Gracie Abrams â I Love You, Iâm Sorry Gracie Abrams â Thatâs So True FKA Twigs â Eusexua FKA Twigs â Room of Fools FKA Twigs â Girl Feels Good FKA Twigs â Perfect Stranger FKA Twigs â Drums Of Death FKA Twigs â Wanderlust FKA Twigs â Striptease FKA Twigs ft. North West â Childlike Things Albums:
FKA Twigs â Eusexua Central Cee â Can't Rush Greatness Lady Gaga - Mayhem
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From Charli XCX and Ezra Collective to The Cure and Dua Lipa â this yearâs BRIT Awards nominations have been revealed. In this bonus episode, Annie and Nick share their predictions, unpack the biggest takeaways and explore why the BRITs still matter in 2025. Get in touch with Annie and Nick! If youâre over 16, WhatsApp 079700 82700 or email [email protected]
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What do TimothĂ©e Chalamet, Spandau Ballet and peanut butter sandwiches all have in common? Annie and Nick debrief their trip to the premiere of A Complete Unknown, including the sense of defiance that defines Bob Dylanâs musical legacy and whether artists like Chappell Roan embody that quality today. Elsewhere, Drake is taking his rap beef with Kendrick to court â but what impact will this have on the culture of diss tracks? Plus, the musical highlights (and lowlights) from Trumpâs inauguration, the weird and wonderful genius of David Lynch and the philosophy Honey Dijon likes to live by. Get in touch with Annie and Nick! If youâre over 16, WhatsApp 079700 82700 or email [email protected] SONGS: Carrie Underwood â America The Beautiful The Village People â YMCA Nelly â Hot In Here/Ride Wit Me BeyoncĂ© - At Last Kendrick Lamar - Not Like Us Bob Dylan - The Times They Are A-Changin Angelo Badalamenti - Twin Peaks Theme Alan Splet and David Lynch - In Heaven (Lady in the Radiator Song) Songhoy Blues â Boroterey Dar Disku â Dbayli (ft. Yacine El Khaldi) Dar Disku - Baar Baar (ft. Asha Puthli)Neil Young â Heart Of Gold Smokey Robinson â Tracks Of My Tears ALBUMS: Songhoy Blues â Heritage
TV/FILM: A Complete Unknown Twin Peaks Mulholland Drive Blue Velvet
NEWSLETTER:The Odhracle (Substack)
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Ever wondered how the songs are picked to soundtrack your favourite television shows? Music supervisor, Ciara Elwis, joins Annie and Nick to talk about working with PJ Harvey, curating endless playlists and the lengths sheâs gone to to get a song cleared. Elsewhere, itâs been a good week for new music - Ethel Cainâs new album has prompted both confusion and admiration while Bad Bunnyâs has made the whole world cry. Plus, Mac Miller has a new posthumous release, the government are proposing a cap on the cost of resale tickets and TikTok is being banned in America â but what does it mean for the music industry? Get in touch with Annie and Nick! If youâre over 16, WhatsApp 079700 82700 or email [email protected] SONGS:
Patrick Hernandez - Born To Be Alive
JADE â IT girl
Shygirl â F*Me
Celeste â Everyday
Joy Crookes / Vince Staples â Pass The Salt
Death in Vegas - Dirge
Mos Def â UMI Says
Mac Miller â Five Dollar Pony Rides
PJ Harvey â Who By Fire
Madonna â Like A Prayer
The Prodigy â Firestarter
INXS â Never Tear Us Apart
Sophie Ellis-Bextor â Murder on the Dancefloor
Bad Bunny â DtMF
Bad Bunny - BAILE INoLVIDABLE
Van Morrison â Sweet Thing
OutKast â Prototype
Bronski Beat â Smalltown Boy
ALBUMS:
Ethel Cain â Perverts
Mac Miller â Balloonerism
Bad Bunny - DeBĂ TiRAR MĂĄS FOToS
Van Morrison â Astral Weeks
TV SHOWS/FILMS:
Bad Sisters, Apple TV
I May Destroy You, BBC & HBO
A Clockwork Orange
A Complete Unknown
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As she continues her meteoric rise to fame, Annie and Nick share why Doechii should be your new favourite artist. Elsewhere, The Traitorâs has returned to our screens along with its iconic soundtrack â but who chooses the songs? Plus, we officially have our first Glastonbury headliner for 2025, SZA might be solely making childrenâs music from now on and Nickâs losing faith in Rihanna ever releasing new music. Get in touch with Annie and Nick! If youâre over 16, WhatsApp 079700 82700 or email [email protected]
SONGS MENTIONED:
Knock on Wood - Amii Stewart
Ready or Not - Fugees, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean & Pras
Smells Like Teen Spirit - Nirvana
Marea (weâve lost dancing) - Fred Again & The Blessed Madonna
Father Figure - George Michael
Somebody to Love - Queen & George Michael
Rockinâ in the Free World - Neil Young
The Other Side - SZA, Justin Timberlake
DENIAL IS A RIVER - Doechii
Nissan Ultima - Doechii
Crazy - Doechii
Balloon - Tyler, the Creator feat. Doechii
MIXTAPE MENTIONED:
Alligator Bites Never Heal - Doechii
FILMS/TV SHOWS MENTIONED:
The Traitors, BBC One
George Michael At The BBC, BBC Two
Saltburn
Babygirl
Conclave
Earth Mama
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From hotly tipped artists to unmissable live music moments - Annie, Nick and BBC News Correspondent Mark Savage look forward to 2025âs musical offerings, including the return of both Oasis and (hopefully) Madonna. Elsewhere, America is facing a ban on TikTok â but what impact could that have on the wider music industry? Plus, the rise and rise of Doechii, the changing sound of pop music and more Glastonbury predictions. Get in touch with Annie and Nick! If youâre over 16 WhatsApp 079700 82700 or email [email protected]
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Annie and Nick reflect on some of their favourite moments with Sidetracked guest co-hosts, from Charli XCX defining Brat for the first time to Robert Smith revealing his genius music filing system. Or what about the time JADE revealed her most awkward onstage crisis? Plus, CMATâs strong takedown of the Country music industry, SELF ESTEEMâs notes app entries and Kylieâs clubbing stories. Get in touch with Annie and Nick! If youâre over 16 WhatsApp 079700 82700 or email [email protected]
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Annie and Nick are joined by Robert Smith to review the year in music. Heâs the lead singer of The Cure, one of the UKâs most influential bands ever - theyâve headlined Glastonbury 4 times, sold over 35 million albums, and their 2024 album, Songs of a Lost World, was one of the most talked about records on Sidetracked this year. 2024 was the year of the pop girlies, with Charli XCX and Chappell Roan dominating the charts and the discourse â Annie and Nick ask Robert what he thinks of it all. And the debate around ticket pricing reached boiling point this year after Oasis fans were blindsided by their use of dynamic pricing, who should take responsibility? Plus, Robert talks about releasing new music for the first time in 16 years, shares his real thoughts about that viral clip from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame red carpet, and reveals his favourite star. Get in touch with Annie and Nick! If youâre over 16 WhatsApp 079700 82700 or email [email protected]
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For Sidetrackedâs first ever Christmas party, Annie and Nick are joined by singer SELF ESTEEM, Ezra Collectiveâs Femi Koleoso, comedian Joanne McNally and BBC Music Correspondent Mark Savage, at their favourite Irish pub. With the festive season in full swing, Annie and Nick ask their guests why music and Christmas are so intrinsically linked. And although itâs full of joy, why does Christmas music have the power to make people feel devastatingly sad? Plus, Femi plays the piano in public for the very first time, Annie takes on the role of Santa and Joanne talks about her brief time at the top of the Irish music charts. Get in touch with Annie and Nick! If youâre over 16 WhatsApp 079700 82700 or email [email protected]
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As Kneecap win their discrimination case against the UK government, Annie and Nick discuss the relationship between music and politics â but how much freedom do artists really have? Elsewhere, Massive Attack are leading the charge on low carbon gigging and demonstrating how live music can become more sustainable. Plus, Liam Gallagherâs plaque has gone missing from Lidl, Solange might have new music on the horizon and how brat was Charli XCXâs Brat tour?
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Having spent their formative years in clubs around the UK, Annie and Nick unpack why club culture is disappearing and what can be done to save it. Elsewhere, Kendrick Lamar is taking a victory lap with his new album GNX and proving why he is the ultimate winner of this yearâs biggest rap beef. Plus, Kate Nash has found a savvy way of raising money for her next tour, Rod Stewart is officially a legend and Amyl and The Sniffers might have one of the best first lines of a song ever.
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Is the art of the music video dead? Following last weekâs discussion about the MTV EMAâs, Annie and Nick share some of your comments about the relevancy of music videos. Elsewhere, BeyoncĂ© has announced that she will play an NFL half time show on Christmas Day, but which artist would you abandon Christmas dinner for? Plus, Bjork is recreating the sounds of extinct animals, Ed Sheeran wishes he wasnât on the new Band Aid song and Charli XCX might have the most supportive parents in the business.
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Grammy nominations and the EMAs have welcomed us back into awards season, but are they still relevant and should we even care? BBC Music Correspondent Mark Savage gives his analysis. Elsewhere, Pharrell Williams is challenging our mindâs eye with his new Lego film, Busta Rhymes reveals that Benny Hill is the rapperâs comedian and Nick explains why heâs not friends with Frank Ocean.
Plus, Annie and Nick find out about Band Aid 40 and debate whether they could tell the difference between a real and AI song.
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