Sidetracked with Annie and Nick

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.

Kneecap at Coachella, Pulp Summer and Music from a Dead Man’s Brain
Apr 24, 2025 – 43:14
Sidetracked with Jake Shears
Apr 17, 2025 – 44:11
Solo Gigging, Kankyō Ongaku, and Song Topics Inspired By CMAT
Apr 10, 2025 – 29:26
The Beatles Biopics, Kae Tempest, and Lucy Dacus Has a Question
Apr 3, 2025 – 34:36
Ed Sheeran Writes to the Prime Minister, Sober Gigs and the George Ezra Collection
Mar 27, 2025 – 38:09
Stevie Wonder, Frank Ocean’s Tease and Beef with the King
Mar 20, 2025 – 40:10
Doechii’s Rise and Rise, Imogen Heap and AI in Music
Mar 13, 2025 – 40:45
Glastonbury 2025 Lineup Announcement
Mar 6, 2025 – 18:38
Sidetracked with James Blake
Mar 6, 2025 – 48:19
The BRITs According to Sidetracked
Mar 2, 2025 – 30:32
Rihanna Rumours, AI Kate Bush, and Lola Young Gets in Touch
Feb 27, 2025 – 43:26
Sidetracked with Kelly Lee Owens
Feb 20, 2025 – 43:52
Sidetracked with Mahalia
Feb 13, 2025 – 42:43
The Decline of Bands, Underrated Artists and Music’s Influence on Fashion
Feb 6, 2025 – 26:55
Central Cee v Aitch, WAP For Dads and the Benefits of Live Music
Jan 30, 2025 – 37:19
BRIT Awards Nominations
Jan 23, 2025 – 15:09
Bob Dylan’s Defiance, Rap Beef Goes to Court and David Lynch’s Legacy
Jan 23, 2025 – 32:28
Bad Bunny, Ethel Cain and the Role of a Music Supervisor
Jan 16, 2025 – 38:43
Doechii, SZA’s Potential Rebrand and Who Picks Music for The Traitors?
Jan 9, 2025 – 39:05
New Year... New Madonna, Glastonbury Predictions and The End of TikTok?
Jan 2, 2025 – 26:04
Best Guests of 2024
Dec 26, 2024 – 29:47
Sidetracked with Robert Smith
Dec 19, 2024 – 44:36
Sidetracked by Christmas
Dec 12, 2024 – 51:29
Kneecap, The Brat Tour and Low Carbon Gigging
Dec 5, 2024 – 34:28
Kendrick Lamar, Butts for Tour Buses and Saving UK Club Culture
Nov 28, 2024 – 36:26
Beyoncé’s Christmas Takeover, Glastonbury Rumours and Are Music Videos Over?
Nov 21, 2024 – 29:47
EMAs, Cowboy Carter and Busta Rhymes’ Return to Lancashire
Nov 14, 2024 – 42:20
Sidetracked with Ghetts
Nov 7, 2024 – 42:39
Laura Marling’s Quiet Ambition, Halloween Music and The Return of Kate Bush
Oct 31, 2024 – 34:29
Sidetracked with Olly Alexander
Oct 24, 2024 – 35:11
Lauryn Hill’s Genius, Double Pints and the Role of the Music Critic
Oct 17, 2024 – 33:39
Charli XCX’s Brat Remix, Breaking America and The Rise of Pop Collabs
Oct 10, 2024 – 32:20
Sidetracked with Kylie Minogue
Oct 3, 2024 – 33:32
Katy Perry’s Difficult Comeback, Bon Iver Autumn and Ethics of Posthumous Albums
Sep 26, 2024 – 30:21
DJing Pregnant, Mums Review FKA twigs and Can Pop Stars Swing Elections?
Sep 19, 2024 – 39:18
Beyoncé Snubbed, Succeeding Outside London and Special Guest CMAT
Sep 12, 2024 – 40:55
Music And Politics, Dynamic Pricing and Goodbye Forever Brat Summer
Sep 5, 2024 – 35:08
Oasis Reunion, Inappropriate Fans and Self Esteem Co-Hosts
Aug 29, 2024 – 38:06
Notting Hill Carnival, Future Headliners and BBQ Bangers
Aug 22, 2024 – 24:03
Weirdest Pop Star Encounters, Chappell Roan and The Future of Boy Bands
Aug 15, 2024 – 32:32
Adele’s World, the Hype Machine and Special Guest JADE
Aug 8, 2024 – 33:01
Ibiza According to Sidetracked
Aug 1, 2024 – 35:25
Mercury Prize Shortlist, the Bratification of Politics and JADE’s Debut
Jul 25, 2024 – 43:29
Coming Soon... 2024 Mercury Prize Shortlist
Jul 25, 2024 – 02:08
Rihanna Rejects, Outrageous Fashion Purchases and Special Guest Sam Smith
Jul 18, 2024 – 40:53
Justin Bieber’s Billionaire Gig, Surprise SAULT and Getting Into Classical Music
Jul 11, 2024 – 33:13
SZA, Hangover Cures and Who Invented Music?
Jul 4, 2024 – 33:42
Glastonbury According To Sidetracked
Jul 1, 2024 – 37:14
Glastonbury Existentialism, an Oasis Reunion and Kendrick Lamar wins?
Jun 27, 2024 – 32:27
Sidetracked by Glastonbury: Mike Skinner AKA The Streets
Jun 26, 2024 – 39:48

Recent Reviews

riribex

Robert Smith’s first podcast!

Brilliant yet casual convo with the coolest musician of all time, nbd. Very inspiring, humble & full of integrity.
KT555yyy

Obsessed

Every time I listed to these two I feel like I’m spending time with friends. Laugh & cringe in equal measure. My favorite 30 minutes of the week. Thanks Nick & Annie!
Listening🎆

Great Show!

Great Show! Love Annie & Nick
Elle#NYC

My Favourite Podcast

Love them both individually but together they are so warm and entertaining that it feels like a good hang with two of your funniest and favourite friends. I end every episode looking forward to the next.
supsheppy

🔥🔥🔥

Amazing. I have a new favorite podcast. Brings me back to the 2010-era of Radio 1. Thank you Annie & Nick. You’re the best 💕💕