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André 3000’s Flute, Crowd Surfing 101 and Farting for Madonna
Why André 3000’s flute album proves that music still needs rule breakers.
Faxing Dolly Parton, Noughties Nostalgia and Beyoncé on the Big Screen
Are concert films the future of live music?
Spotify (Un)Wrapped, Shane MacGowan’s Brilliance and Cher’s Facials
Please can everyone stop sharing their most listened to songs of the year?
Tate McRae’s Flying Socks, Festive Lily Allen and a Pinch Of SAULT
Ashes to ashes, socks to socks - the weirdest things thrown on stage in 2023.
Noddy Holder’s Festive Magic, Olly Alexander’s Eurovision Tease and SAULT: The Review
It’s Christmas! 50 years on, Noddy Holder shares his tips for a great Christmas Number 1.
2023 According to Sidetracked
Annie and Nick reflect on the year in music with the help of your voicenotes.
New Year… New Music, Obama’s Playlist and Translating Rosalia
New year… new music - which artists should we be excited about in 2024?
Golden Globes Goss, AI Elvis and Women In Dance Music
What’s it really like to be a woman in dance music?
Celebrating Annie Nightingale, Mos Def vs Drake and Video Comebacks
Annie and Nick celebrate radio royalty and trailblazer, Annie Nightingale.
Brit Awards Nominations, Suing Madonna and Music Lessons
From RAYE to Dua Lipa - Annie and Nick discuss this year’s Brit Awards nominations.
Pop Star Beef, The Pet Gala and Misogyny in the Music Industry
Charli XCX for president? Annie and Nick say “yay” or “nay” to her new marketing ideas.
Grammys Debrief, Dua Lipa Football Chants and UMG vs TikTok
Annie and Nick have all the goss from this year’s Grammys.
Usher’s Super Bowl, Beyonce Goes Country and Special Guest Joy Crookes
Nick and guest co-host Joy Crookes have all the goss from the Super Bowl halftime show.
Dua ‘Sporty Spice’ Lipa, Stan Culture and Special Guest Melanie C
Melanie C s Nick to talk about everything from customised tracksuits to superfans.
Taylor Swift’s Superfans, Lady Gaga’s Skin and Special Guest Josh Widdicombe
From Superfan Swifties to Fortnite Festival, Annie and Josh Widdicombe have all the goss.
The BRITs According To Sidetracked
Annie and Nick have all the goss from The BRITs, recorded in a cab from the O2.
Rihanna’s Return, MTV EMA’s and K-pop’s Global Domination
Can you train the perfect popstar?
Unstoppable Billie Eilish, Karaoke Perfection and the Barbie Soundtrack
Was the success of the Barbie album a one-off or the new way of making soundtracks?
Make Way For Raye, Glastonbury Headliners and Pop Star Conspiracies
Pop star conspiracy theories with comedian Joanne McNally
Kendrick vs Drake, DJing Dilemmas and Bowie’s TV Habits
Beef is on the menu for Kendrick Lamar and how Coronation St. helped David Bowie on tour
Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter, Eminem’s April Fool and Special Guest Munya Chawawa
Yeehaw or No Ma'am? Comedian Munya Chawawa s Nick as they explore Beyoncé’s new album
Courtney Love’s Karaoke, Humility in Hip Hop and Pop Star Regrets
Courtney Love reviews Grimmy's karaoke rendition of ‘Celebrity Skin’
Coachella Highs (and Lows), Amy Winehouse Biopic and Cardi B’s Driving School
A nightmare DJ set, influencer Olympics and the return of Will Smith
Double Taylor Swift, Resurrecting Rappers and the Northern Graceland
Are albums getting longer?
AI Pop Stars, Elusive Rihanna and Does BPM Affect Mood?
How differently do fast and slow songs affect us?
Eurovision Afterparties, Co-op Live and Simon Cowell’s Hula Hoops
Annie and Nick answer listener questions in a Q&A special
ing Olivia Rodrigo, Nightclub Watermelon and The Reality of Eurovision
What’s it like to one of the biggest artists in the world?
Pop Star Jealousy, Adele’s Singing Tips and Brilliant Billie Eilish
Which pop stars are jealous of each other?
Memorable Gigs, Curating The Perfect Playlist and First Time Glastonbury
Annie and Nick answer your questions.
Sidetracked By Glastonbury: Shania Twain
Nick sits down with Shania Twain for a goss about this year’s Legends slot at Glastonbury
Sidetracked with Charli XCX
Charli XCX s Annie and Nick as co-host.
