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 (173 available)

The Power of Céline Dion, Ed Sheeran’s Response, and a Spice Girls Biopic

Why does the UK do so badly at Eurovision?

24 Sept 2026

38 mins

The Ed Sheeran Backlash, Oasis Are Happy and Cryptic Emails from Harry Styles

A breakdown of the breakdown of Ed Sheeran's tour (and the subsequent fall out)

17 Sept 2026

1 hr 1 min

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

When will Oasis announce the new tour?

10 Sept 2026

41 mins

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

Ezra Collective's Femi joins Annie to discuss the week in music.

3 Sept 2026

56 mins

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

Annie and Nick are finally back together.

27 Aug 2026

51 mins

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

Shygirl joins Nick to discuss the week in music.

20 Aug 2026

44 mins

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