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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.
Sidetracked By Glastonbury: Emily Eavis
Annie Macmanus and Nick Grimshaw sit down with Emily Eavis to talk everything Glastonbury
Taylor Swift Tourism, Music Video Cameos and Shania Train
How are Taylor Swift and her fans influencing local economies?
Sidetracked by Glastonbury: Mike Skinner AKA The Streets
Annie and Nick chat with Mike Skinner of the Streets, honouring late night Glastonbury.
The World’s Rarest Album, Charli v Taylor and Popstar Puns
What’s the story behind the world’s rarest album?
Glastonbury Existentialism, an Oasis Reunion and Kendrick Lamar wins?
What are Annie and Nick getting up to at Glastonbury?
Glastonbury According To Sidetracked
Annie and Nick have all the goss from this year’s festival.
SZA, Hangover Cures and Who Invented Music?
Annie and Nick answer your Glastonbury questions
Justin Bieber’s Billionaire Gig, Surprise SAULT and Getting Into Classical Music
Where to start with classical music?
Rihanna Rejects, Outrageous Fashion Purchases and Special Guest Sam Smith
Sam Smith s Annie and Nick as co-host
Coming Soon... 2024 Mercury Prize Shortlist
Annie and Nick wait for the Mercury Prize Shortlist to be announced.
Mercury Prize Shortlist, the Bratification of Politics and JADE’s Debut
Annie and Nick react to this year’s Mercury Prize shortlist
Ibiza According to Sidetracked
Annie and Nick answer your questions about Ibiza
Adele’s World, the Hype Machine and Special Guest JADE
JADE s Nick as co-host.
Weirdest Pop Star Encounters, Chappell Roan and The Future of Boy Bands
Notting Hill Carnival, Future Headliners and BBQ Bangers
Annie and Nick answer your questions in a Bank Holiday Q&A special
Oasis Reunion, Inappropriate Fans and Self Esteem Co-Hosts
Rebecca Lucy Taylor (aka Self Esteem) s Nick as co-host
Music And Politics, Dynamic Pricing and Goodbye Forever Brat Summer
Annie and Nick get their heads around Dynamic Ticket Pricing.
Beyoncé Snubbed, Succeeding Outside London and Special Guest CMAT
CMAT s Annie and Nick as co-host
DJing Pregnant, Mums Review FKA twigs and Can Pop Stars Swing Elections?
Americast’s Marianna Spring s Annie and Nick
Katy Perry’s Difficult Comeback, Bon Iver Autumn and Ethics of Posthumous Albums
Should posthumous albums be released?
Sidetracked with Kylie Minogue
Kylie Minogue s Annie and Nick as co-host.
Charli XCX’s Brat Remix, Breaking America and The Rise of Pop Collabs
Is breaking America worth the cost?
Lauryn Hill’s Genius, Double Pints and the Role of the Music Critic
What is the role of the music critic in 2024?
