Sidetracked with Annie and Nick

Oasis Mania, Stevie Wonder Breaking News, and Miley's Just Being Miley

Annie 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

Femi Koleoso on Dolly Parton, the Drake Effect and RAYE at Reading

Femi 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 Coll

Nepo Babies, Madonna's VMA Domination & Charli XCX Saves Nick

Annie 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

Shygirl on: Working with Madonna, Influencing Fontaines and Troye Sivan’s Aesthetic

Nick 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

A Mid-Year Review of 2026 in Music

It’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

Nia Archives on: Lollapalooza, Grace Jones’ Rider, and Japanese Convenience Stores

Nick 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

2026 Mercury Prize Shortlist with Knats

Nick 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 al

Coming Soon... 2026 Mercury Prize Shortlist

This 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

Annie 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 Ge

CMAT Returns to Sidetracked

The 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-t

Taylor Swift’s Wedding, Madonna Album Review, and a Music Master Class with James Ellis Ford

In 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 ant

Bad Bunny’s Life Affirming Show, Charli XCX’s Lies, and Nappies at Gigs

Bad 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 s

New Adele Album Anticipation, World Cup Analysis, and Madonna’s Survival

Annie 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 wh

Olivia Rodrigo, Concern for Harry Styles, and Should We Give in to the AI Takeover?

Annie and Nick dissect Olivia Rodrigo’s new album and analyse the online theories that Taylor Swift might be jealous. What is it about Olivia that speaks to such a vast a

The xx, Shyness is Nice, and the Sugababes Strategy

For this instalment of the Sidetracked Album Club, Annie and Nick venture back to 2009 and revisit the debut album from the xx. Why did this record stand out so much at t

horsegiirL is the Mane Event, CMAT is Gorgeous, and Martin Scorcese’s Moment

Annie and Nick welcome one of their dream guests to the studio to talk all things nature and music. horsegiirL is the world’s first half horse, half human singer-songwrit

iPod Nostalgia, the Truth about Music Streaming, and Dido's Cultural Relevance

Annie and Nick try their very best not to get sidetracked, as they focus on just one topic - streaming, and how it’s shaped the musical landscape in 2026. From iPod man

Harry Styles: Small or Far Away?, The Drake Ick, and Godless W****s

Annie and Nick discuss one of the busiest weeks in music ever with Drake dropping 3 albums at the same time, Lauryn Hill getting candid about her lack of albums, and Harr

Sidetracked with Chaka Khan

Chaka Khan joins Annie and Nick to discuss her life, legacy and new music. She reveals the very personal reason behind her strong work ethic, her feelings about awards, a

Rosalía Gig Review(s), Shakira in Rio, and Having Faith in Madonna

It’s the moment they’ve been waiting for since November 2025: Rosalía bringing LUX to London’s O2 Arena. Annie and Nick report back on what might be the best live show th