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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.

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As part of our series of Glastonbury specials, Annie Macmanus and Nick Grimshaw sit down with Emily Eavis to discuss this year's festival - from site changes and secret sets, to the cheesemongers weather forecast. Plus, what it's really like planning a festival like Glastonbury in 2025 and why the power of community is the thread that holds it all together.Get in touch with Annie and Nick! If you’re over 16 WhatsApp 079700 82700 or email sidetracked@bbc.co.uk
From camping essentials to Portaloo regrets, Annie and Nick talk all things festival season in this Q&A special. Plus, dream festival line-ups, battery powered coffee machines and does anyone actually know where the Piano Bar is at Glastonbury? Get in touch with Annie and Nick! If you’re over 16 WhatsApp 079700 82700 or email sidetracked@bbc.co.uk
In the first of a series of Glastonbury specials, Annie Macmanus and Nick Grimshaw sit down with Sir Rod Stewart to discuss the legends slot. When will he decide his set list, how does he look after his voice before a big show and who does he think Glastonbury should book for the slot in 2027? Get in touch with Annie and Nick! If you’re over 16 WhatsApp 079700 82700 or email sidetracked@bbc.co.uk
Can Sidetracked ever top being endorsed by Jacob Alon’s therapist? Annie and Nick are joined by the self-described "cheeky folk" artist to talk about their debut album. Elsewhere, Nick shares what it's like to be backstage with Iggy Pop, and Annie praises Taylor Swift for reclaiming her music from Scooter Braun. Plus, Annie and Nick swap notes on the Scissor Sisters O2 gig, analyse Bono ruffling Elon Musk’s feathers, and advise on how to turn a festival into a hen do. SONGS HAIM - Take Me Back Wet Leg - CPR Miley Cyrus - Easy Lover Obongjayar - Holy Mountain ALBUMS Jacob Alon - In Limerence OTHER Pan Amsterdam: https://panamsterdam.bandcamp.com/ Biggy Pop: https://www.instagram.com/biggypop/?hl=en
Sidetracked with HAIM

Sidetracked with HAIM

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Nick is joined by Alana, Danielle and Este Haim to discuss their weeks in music. HAIM are the first all-female rock band to be nominated for Album of the Year at the Grammy Awards, they’ve collaborated with everyone from Taylor Swift to Stevie Nicks, and next month they’ll release their fourth studio album “I Quit”. As they tick off their first festival of the season, the sisters look back on Glastonbury’s gone by and the lengths (and step count) Alana has gone to for a crush. Elsewhere, things get nostalgic as they share stories of prom night and sneaking out the house – but what songs instantly transport them back to adolescence? Plus, the lies they told their parents, a Kate Moss inspired cameo by Addison Rae and the first time they met Nick. Get in touch with Annie and Nick! If you’re over 16, WhatsApp on 079700 82700 or email sidetracked@bbc.co.ukSONGS HAIM - Relationships Addison Rae - Headphones On HAIM - Blood On The Street The White Stripes - I Just Don’t Know What To Do With Myself Addison Rae - Aquamarine Architecture In Helsinki - Do The Whirlwind Architecture In Helsinki - It’s 5! HAIM - Take Me Back Phoenix - If I Ever Feel Better The Strokes - Is This It Tim Deluxe, Sam Obernik - It Just Won’t Do Cheryl Crow - All I Wanna Do ALBUMS Jamie xx - In Colour FILMS That Thing You Do The Mastermind OTHER Radio Three Unwind Playlist - Fatboy Slim Brighton Beach 2002
After a legal dispute almost forced some of London’s biggest day festivals to cancel days before taking place, Annie and Nick consider the impact this could have on future urban festival planning and how spaces could be better protected for the sake of local residents. Elsewhere, as Lorde opens up in a new interview with the Rolling Stone and hints at her most truthful music yet, it prompts the question - is she at her creative peak? Plus, the countdown is on as Glastonbury releases a new site map for this year’s festival, the Frank Ocean rumour mill is spinning once again and what happens at a PTA rave. Get in touch with Annie and Nick! If you’re over 16, WhatsApp on 079700 82700 or email sidetracked@bbc.co.ukSONGSRobert Burns – Auld Lang Syne Wolf Alice – Bloom Baby Bloom Lola Young – One Thing Little Simz – Young Sleater-Kinney – Get Up Arca - Sola Arca – Puta Tyler Ballgame – Help Me Out Maroon 5 – She Will Be Loved ALBUMSEzra Furman – Goodbye Small Head Lorde – Solar Power
It’s one of the oldest and most beautiful forms of music – but why is listening to birdsong so good for us? From the ethereal melodies of a Nightingale to the bass-heavy coos of a Pigeon, Annie and Nick break down the science behind the sounds and why we should all spend more time outdoors. Elsewhere, as the V&A announce a new exhibition showcasing London’s lost music venues, Annie and Nick unearth some lost memories of nights spent in Bungalow 8. Plus, Charli XCX has changed the cover of ‘brat’ and no one can figure out why, the Maltese entry for Eurovision is trying to serve but is being told not to and how Nick ended up on a plane with Busta Rhymes. Get in touch with Annie and Nick! If you’re over 16, WhatsApp on 079700 82700 or email sidetracked@bbc.co.uk SONGS CMAT – Take A Sexy Picture Stevie Wonder – Evil Olive – You're Not Alone Miriana Conte – Serving Charli XCX – Apple Aphex Twin – Formula Josh Wink – Higher State Of Consciousness Beatrice Harrison – Danny Boy (BBC Radio Session, 1924) ALBUMS Emma-Jean Thackray – Weirdo Stevie Wonder – Songs In The Key Of Life Charli XCX - brat RADIO SHOW: Cher – Desert Island Discs BOOK: Jodie Harsh -You Had To Be There EXHIBITION: V&A - Lost Music VenuesWith thanks to the BBC Archives
How exactly does a song come to be? Nick and Annie are joined by iconic spoken word artist Kae Tempest to discuss his creative process and the importance of community. Elsewhere, Lady Gaga has set a new world record and André 3000 has moved on from flutes to pianos. Plus, Black Sabbath are feeling the pressure ahead of their final gig, Annie discusses the benefits of listening to music you don't like, and Nick thinks the Met Gala should have a fallow year.Get in touch with Annie and Nick! If you’re over 16, WhatsApp on 079700 82700 or email sidetracked@bbc.co.uk SONGS Kae Tempest - Know yourself The Pointer Sisters - Automatic Teddy Pendergrass - Love T.K.O. Leon Vynehall and Poison Anna – Mirror’s Edge MOGAN - House Rules Marvin Gaye - What’s Going On Jocelyn Brown - Somebody Else’s Guy Maroon Five - Payphone Kae Tempest – Statue in the Square ALBUMS Kae Tempest - Everybody down Kae Tempest - Let them eat chaos Kae Tempest - Self-titled Chilli Gonzales - Solo Piano II Andre 3000 - 7 Piano Sketches Arooj Aftab - Night ReignBOOKS Leslie Feinberg – Stone Butch Blues
Oscar nominated singer, songwriter and actress Cynthia Erivo has the voice of a generation. She joins Annie and Nick to talk about the art of singing, the impact it has on her body physically and physiologically, and what it was like writing her new album alongside her starring role in Wicked. Elsewhere, Beyoncé and Katy Perry have kicked off their new world tours – but have we seen it all before? Plus, the wonderful weirdness of OutKast, why Oasis aren’t bothered about missing out on the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the beauty of Big Boi’s owls. Get in touch with Annie and Nick! If you’re over 16, WhatsApp on 079700 82700 or email sidetracked@bbc.co.uk SHOWS The Colour Purple Wicked Jesus Christ Superstar ALBUMS Beyoncé - Cowboy Carter Katy Perry - Lifetimes Cameron Winter - Heavy Metal Cynthia Erivo – I Forgive You SONGS Lorde – What Was That Beyonce – Deja Vu LMFAO – Sexy And I Know It Cynthia Erivo & Ariana Grande – Defying Gravity (Live at the 97th Oscars, 2025) Sinead O'Connor - Nothing Compares 2 U Kae Tempest - Statue In The Square Aretha Franklin – Ain't No Way Cynthia Erivo – The Impossible Dream (Live at the Kennedy Centre, 2016)
What does the response to Kneecap’s Coachella performance tell us about the current relationship between music festivals and political expression? Annie and Nick are joined by BBC Music Correspondent, Mark Savage, to decipher the fallout from the rap trio’s set. Elsewhere, from conical bras to London’s West End – Self Esteem has found a new fan in Madonna, but would you want to know if pop royalty was in the crowd before or after going on stage? Plus, there’s a composer in Australia who’s making music beyond the grave, Annie’s spent her holiday doing family rap battles - and what it feels like to ride Bad Bunny (the horse). Since this episode was recorded, Kneecap have given BBC News a statement. You can read that here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1dr6xvk5x3o Get in touch with Annie and Nick! If you’re over 16, WhatsApp on 079700 82700 or email sidetracked@bbc.co.ukSONGS Orbital – Belfast The Dare – LCA Lorde – What Was That Pulp – Spike Island ALBUMS Greentea Peng – Tell Dem It’s Sunny Self Esteem – A Complicated Woman
From Lady Gaga’s masterpiece in theatrical pop to Missy Elliott dressed as a car, Nick is joined by Scissor Sister’s singer and West End star Jake Shears to discuss the highs and lows of Coachella as the desert dust settles on weekend one. Elsewhere, Elton John’s had a busy couple of weeks making up with Madonna and securing his tenth number one album – but what’s he really like to work with? Plus, Lorde has returned just in time for Easter, why Bon Iver should be added to your sex playlist and the story of how an access all areas pass to a Lady Gaga concert got Jake over an international border. SONGS George Frideric Handel - He Was Despised Osvaldo Golijov – Laika Louis Armstrong – What A Wonderful World SHERELLE and George Riley – FREAKY (JUST MY TYPE) Bon Iver – Walk Home Lana Del Rey – Henry, come on Lorde - What Was ThatElton John & Brandi Carlile – You Without Me Elton John & Brandi Carlile - When This Old World Is Done with Me Elton John & Brandi Carlile – The Rose of Laura Nyro Lady Gaga – Abracadabra Tears for Fears – Mad World The Beatles – Rocky Racoon CMAT – Running/Planning Phosphorescent – Song For Zula David Bowie - Repetition (Acoustic Version)ALBUMS Scissor Sisters – Scissor Sisters Amadou & Mariam – Welcome to Mali Amadou & Mariam – La Confusion Bon Iver – SABLE,fABLE Lorde – Solar Power Elton John and Brandi Carlile – Who Believes In Angels? Lady Gaga – MAYHEM Nirvana - MTV Unplugged in New York Lauryn Hill - MTV Unplugged No. 2.0 SHOWS Academy of St Martin in the Fields with Anthony Roth Costanzo Akhnaten by Philip Glass Beck at the Royal Albert Hall Self Esteem presents A Complicated WomanJake's podcast, Queer The Music - https://pod.link/1722154700
What time of day would you be and why? This week’s episode has been curated by your listener questions as Nick shares his top tips for solo gigging, Annie soundtracks the perfect Sunday morning montage and CMAT’s new album inspires a rousing list of potential song topics – from wheelie bin collections and mortgage rates to the art of mushroom foraging. Plus, the joys of Radio 3 Unwind, why Donna Summer isn’t singing about pasta and what is Kankyō Ongaku? Get in touch with Annie and Nick! If you’re over 16 WhatsApp 079700 82700 or email sidetracked@bbc.co.uk. SONGS Survivor - Eye of the Tiger BIA – WHOLE LOTTA MONEY Charli XCX - Vroom Vroom Florentino - Con Luz Yeah Yeah Yeahs – Burning Kings Of Leon – Sex on Fire Donna Summer – Hot Stuff ALBUMS Horrors - Night Life Caribou - Honey Hiroshi Yoshimura – Flora
How important is it to make music with purpose? Annie and Nick chat about Ezra Collective’s Femi Koleoso teaching people what’s important at this year's 6 Music Festival. Elsewhere, AJ Tracey has decided to include smaller cities and venues on his upcoming tour and Sam (not Shawn) Mendes is set to create not one but four Beatles Biopics featuring Paul Mescal, Harris Dickinson, Barry Keoghan and Joseph Quinn as each band member. Plus, Lucy Dacus asks Annie and Nick which music artist they’d curate an exhibition on, Annie reveals all about wining Player of The Match at her latest football game, and what are some quintessential spring songs? Get in touch with Annie and Nick! If you’re over 16 WhatsApp 079700 82700 or email sidetracked@bbc.co.uk. SONGSAngie Stone – Wish I Didn’t Miss You POLO & PAN — Petite Etoile feat. Beth Ditto Light of the World – London Town Albums Jayda G – DJ Kicks Ed Sheeran – Play, Pause, Fast Forward, Rewind, Stop, EjectLucy Dacus - Forever Is A Feeling
Ed Sheeran is calling for more funding for music education in the UK – what are Annie and Nick’s memories of music at school? Elsewhere, Little Simz is suing Inflo over unpaid debts, and Miami has renamed streets after musicians who’ve shaped the music scene. Plus, Annie’s found the perfect album to write to, Nick’s mum is a bit confused about the 6 Music Festival Line-up, and listener gets in touch about the joy of sober gigs. Get in touch with Annie and Nick! If you’re over 16 WhatsApp 079700 82700 or email sidetracked@bbc.co.uk. SONGS DOME 3000 - In The wind DOME 3000 - IN MEMORIES GARDEN WE MEET EVERY DAY CMAT - Running/Planning Doja Cat/Jack Harlow - Just Us ALBUMS Hiroshi Yoshimura - Flora FKA Twigs - Eusexua
It’s been a big week for new music with releases from HAIM, Chappell Roan and Bon Iver – but the most important takeaway, is Frank Ocean's tease for real? Elsewhere, as the post-St Patrick’s Day delirium sets in, Annie and Nick work out a plan to see Stevie Wonder on his UK tour. Plus, Sidetracked has been knocked off the top of the music podcast charts by King Charles and his love of ‘The Loco-Motion', Nick has a starring role in the new JADE video and a 191-track playlist made by Aphex Twin prompts the question – what is the optimum length for a playlist? SONGS Beyoncé - Crazy In Love Kylie Minogue – The Loco-Motion Frank Ocean – Dear April HAIM – Relationships Bon Iver, Danielle Haim – If Only I Could Wait Chappelle Roan – The Giver JADE - FUFN
What role should AI play in music? Recording artist and technologist Imogen Heap joins Annie and Nick to discuss how AI is currently being used in the music industry, what the future might look like and what artists can do to take back control. Elsewhere, Doechii’s star continues to rise with more new music and an onstage collaboration with Lauryn Hill. Plus, the Red Bull Culture Clash is back, Lady Gaga’s new album is better than everyone thought it would be and why Roy Ayers was the master of vibes.Get in touch with Annie and Nick! If you’re over 16 WhatsApp 079700 82700 or email sidetracked@bbc.co.uk.SONGS Mae Martin – I Love You So Much HAIM - Relationships These New Puritans, Caroline Polachek – Industrial Love Song Sister Nancy – Bam Bam Roy Ayers – Everybody Loves the Sunshine Doechii – Anxiety Lauryn Hill – Doo Wop (That Thing) Imogen Heap – Headlock Imogen Heap – Hide and Seek Fat Les – Vindaloo Thin Lizzy – Whiskey in the Jar New Order – Bizarre Love Triangle ALBUMS Mae Martin – I’m A TV Busta Rhymes – The Coming Lady Gaga – MAYHEM Lauryn Hill – The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill EXHIBITION The Face Magazine: Culture Shift, at The National Portrait Gallery, London
Sound the Glastonbury siren as Annie and Nick react to the lineup for this year’s 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.
Annie and Nick are joined by James Blake to discuss the week in music. He’s a Grammy award winning singer and producer, who’s worked with everyone from Kendrick Lamar to Beyoncé and last year, he walked away from his record deal to become an independent artist. After last week’s depressing look into the state of British music, does James have some solutions? Elsewhere, inspired by Chrissie Hynde sharing her thoughts on what’s 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 John’s duet with Chappell Roan and James recounts the time he met Stevie Wonder. Get in touch with Annie and Nick! If you’re over 16 WhatsApp 079700 82700 or email sidetracked@bbc.co.uk.SONGS Sabrina Carpenter – Please, Please, Please Angie Stone - No More Rain (In This Cloud) Angie Stone - Wish I Didn’t Miss You James Blake – Like The End Mina, Mark Ronson – Ancora, ancora, ancora Van Morrison – Sweet Thing Kate Bush – The Morning Fog Peter Gabriel – Here Comes The Flood Brian Eno, Jon Hopkins, Leo Abrahams – Emerald and Lime ALBUMS Frank Ocean – EndlessARTISTSDaveLittle SimzNils FrahmHorsegiirL
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 year’s BRIT Awards.
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 won’t be “radio digestible”, Lola Young has a tough question, and Nick’s back on the radio. Get in touch with Annie and Nick! If you’re over 16, WhatsApp on 079700 82700 or email sidetracked@bbc.co.uk SONGS: Rihanna - Umbrella Rihanna - Pon De Replay Rihanna - Shut Up and Drive Roberta Flack - Killing Me Softly Roberta Flack – The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face Gwen McCrae – All This Love That I’m Giving Gwen McCrae - Keep The Fire Burning Benson Boone – Beautiful Things Sabrina Carpenter – Espresso Billie Eilish – Birds of a Feather Kendrick Lamar – Not Like Us Noah Kahan – Stick Season Hozier – Too Sweet Artemas – I Like the Way You Kiss Me Oasis - Whatever ALBUMS: Rihanna – ANTI 1,000 UK Artists – 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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