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.

Episodes (167 available)

A Mid-Year Review of 2026 in Music

Annie and Nick take stock of the year so far.

13 Aug 2026

33 mins

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

Nick is joined by Nia Archives.

6 Aug 2026

39 mins

2026 Mercury Prize Shortlist with Knats

Nick reacts to the Mercury Prize 2026 with shortlisted act Knats.

30 Jul 2026

39 mins

Coming Soon... 2026 Mercury Prize Shortlist

Nick awaits this year’s much-anticipated list.

30 Jul 2026

1 min

Glastonbury Secrets, Remixing John Lennon and The Truth about Geese

Has music marketing ruined the party for everyone?

23 Jul 2026

35 mins

CMAT Returns to Sidetracked

Charli XCX, Glastonbury Plans, & World Cup Questions.

16 Jul 2026

1 hr 13 mins

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

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

Are the rumours about Taylor and Travis’s first dance true?

9 Jul 2026

55 mins

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

Is Bad Bunny the greatest artist of all time?

2 Jul 2026

51 mins

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

Is Adele’s fifth album on the way?

25 Jun 2026

50 mins

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

Is Olivia Rodrigo better than everyone?

18 Jun 2026

50 mins