Lily Allen has the biggest Christmas song of the 21st century by a British artist but does she regret getting Nick to delete it 10 years ago? Ashes to ashes, socks to socks – Tate McRae is the latest popstar to be hit by something thrown on stage. Plus, life lessons from Adele and what to expect from SAULT’s first ever gig. Sidetracked is all about taking a look at the things Annie Macmanus and Nick Grimshaw have loved (and perhaps more importantly not loved) from the world of music. A...

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas (Number 1) - Cher’s thrown her hat into the ring. What do people listening to music in Berkeley have in common? Plus, Annie and Nick remember the brilliance of Shane MacGowan and please can everyone stop sharing their most listened to songs of the year? Sidetracked is all about taking a look at the things Annie Macmanus and Nick Grimshaw have loved (and perhaps more importantly not loved) from the world of music. A week in music, a week in Annie...

As Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance’ hits the big screen, Annie and Nick discuss whether concert films are the future of live music. Why can’t we get hold of Dolly Parton and who would win in a fight between Ed Sheeran and Lewis Capaldi? Plus, Annie has joined a choir and there’s a scientific reason why the noughties are back. Sidetracked is all about taking a look at the things Annie Macmanus and Nick Grimshaw have loved (and perhaps more importantly not loved) from the world of music. A week in...

Why André 3000’s flute album proves that music still needs rule breakers. Elsewhere, Annie shares her crowd surfing tactics, Drake’s back sooner than we expected and Madonna attempts to get 20,000 people to fart on demand. Plus, why people are stealing Mike Skinner's trainers. Sidetracked is all about taking a look at the things Annie Macmanus and Nick Grimshaw have loved (and perhaps more importantly not loved) from the world of music. A week in music, a week in Annie and Nick’s lives,...

Diddy is in town – what’s it like to party with a mogul? Plus, is Dua Lipa the perfect popstar and why should we care about the Grammys? Get more on the Grammys here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-67381339 Sidetracked is all about taking a look at the things Annie Macmanus and Nick Grimshaw have loved (and perhaps more importantly not loved) from the world of music. A week in music, a week in Annie and Nick’s lives, this is the destination for music and pop culture...

Annie and Nick celebrate Missy Elliott’s brilliance as she enters the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Plus, auditioning for Coldplay’s next single and is it too early to defrost Mariah Carey? Sidetracked is all about taking a look at the things Annie Macmanus and Nick Grimshaw have loved (and perhaps more importantly not loved) from the world of music. A week in music, a week in Annie and Nick’s lives, this is the destination for music and pop culture lovers looking for an authentic and...

Being a billionaire – Taylor’s version. Meanwhile Eminem has been busy making pasta sauce and a man called Elliot has discovered an interview with The Beatles that hasn’t been heard for 60 years. Plus, listener Jo from Sunderland is back from Las Vegas – she put Annie’s theory to the test… is Legoland better than the Sphere? Sidetracked is all about taking a look at the things Annie Macmanus and Nick Grimshaw have loved (and perhaps more importantly not loved) from the world of music. A...

Who’s performing at Glastonbury 2024? Emily Eavis joins from Worthy Farm as Annie and Nick try to get the goss on next year’s headliners. Plus, the new West End run of Cabaret has had a hefty injection of pop and is Eric Cantona bigger than The Rolling Stones? Sidetracked is all about taking a look at the things Annie Macmanus and Nick Grimshaw have loved (and perhaps more importantly not loved) from the world of music. A week in music, a week in Annie and Nick’s lives, this is the...

What happens when you get too close to Madonna’s fire? Annie and Nick share their experience of the opening night of The Celebration Tour. Food and TV critic Adele on what to eat and watch this week plus, dancing with avatars – are you ready to rave in the metaverse? Sidetracked is all about taking a look at the things Annie Macmanus and Nick Grimshaw have loved (and perhaps more importantly not loved) from the world of music. A week in music, a week in Annie and Nick’s lives, this is the...

Madonna’s UK tour – Annie and Nick get exclusive details of what to expect from her inner circle; why Drake’s album is like ordering prawns on holiday; plus, accidentally going viral with Taylor Swift. Get more on Madonna's tour here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-67075718 Sidetracked is all about taking a look at the things Annie Macmanus and Nick Grimshaw have loved (and perhaps more importantly not loved) from the world of music. A week in music, a week in Annie and...

Almost meeting Elton John backstage; taking sandwiches to legendary Berlin nightclub Berghain; and U2 at the Las Vegas Sphere - does a $2.3 billion dollar venue make a gig better? Sidetracked is all about taking a look at the things Annie Macmanus and Nick Grimshaw have loved (and perhaps more importantly not loved) from the world of music. A week in music, a week in Annie and Nick’s lives, this is the destination for music and pop culture lovers looking for an authentic and light-hearted...

Unbelievably, Keith Richards from The Rolling Stones has sent Annie and Nick a question for their first episode of Sidetracked; A (Doja) Cat Amongst the pigeons – what makes a good fan?; Nick channels his inner Lil Jon ahead of Usher’s Super Bowl performance; and what’s it like having Lady Gaga sing in your face? Sidetracked is all about taking a look at the things Annie Macmanus and Nick Grimshaw have loved (and perhaps more importantly not loved) from the world of music. A week in music,...

Annie Macmanus and Nick Grimshaw are back together exploring the week in music for their brand new BBC podcast, Sidetracked with Annie and Nick. Whether we need to laugh, scream or clap, these two friends are with you whenever you want on BBC Sounds (or wherever you get your podcasts). Sidetracked is all about taking a look at the things Annie and Nick have loved (and perhaps more importantly not loved) from the world of music with the help of artists, industry experts and listeners. A week...