Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchAI Pop Stars, Elusive Rihanna and Does BPM Affect Mood?
Does BPM affect mood? In the wake of Chechnya banning music that’s too fast or too slow, Annie and Nick call in the experts from ‘Switched On Pop’ for help. Elsewhere, two AI popstars guest host the …
Published on 1 year, 7 months ago
Double Taylor Swift, Resurrecting Rappers and the Northern Graceland
31 tracks and over 2 hours – is Taylor Swift’s ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ proof that albums are getting longer? Elsewhere, why Grimmy is on the news in India and Drake’s brought Tupac back to li…
Published on 1 year, 8 months ago
Coachella Highs (and Lows), Amy Winehouse Biopic and Cardi B’s Driving School
A nightmare DJ set, influencer Olympics and the return of Will Smith – the highs and lows of Coachella’s opening weekend. Elsewhere, the Amy Winehouse biopic ‘Back to Black’ was released to mixed rev…
Published on 1 year, 8 months ago
Courtney Love’s Karaoke, Humility in Hip Hop and Pop Star Regrets
Courtney Love reviews Grimmy's karaoke rendition of ‘Celebrity Skin’. Elsewhere, humility in Hip Hop - J Cole has stepped up (then right back down again) with his Kendrick diss track. Plus, Billie Ei…
Published on 1 year, 8 months ago
Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter, Eminem’s April Fool and Special Guest Munya Chawawa
Yeehaw or No Ma'am? Comedian Munya Chawawa joins Nick Grimshaw as they explore Beyoncé’s new album ‘Cowboy Carter’ - from Stevie Wonder’s harmonica to recruiting the horse on the cover. Elsewhere, Em…
Published on 1 year, 8 months ago
Kendrick vs Drake, DJing Dilemmas and Bowie’s TV Habits
Beef is on the menu for Kendrick Lamar – do Drake and J Cole still have a seat at the table? Elsewhere, how Coronation Street helped David Bowie on tour and listener Jake proposes a solution for musi…
Published on 1 year, 9 months ago
Make Way For Raye, Glastonbury Headliners and Pop Star Conspiracies
Pop star conspiracy theories with comedian Joanne McNally who joins Sidetracked to talk about ‘Who Replaced Avril Lavigne?’ Elsewhere, Annie and Nick stand up for SZA as they react to the Glastonbury…
Published on 1 year, 9 months ago
Unstoppable Billie Eilish, Karaoke Perfection and the Barbie Soundtrack
This Barbie won an Oscar – from Billie Eilish to Ryan Gosling, was the success of the Barbie album a one-off or the new way of making soundtracks? Elsewhere, Madonna has the perfect recipe to send fa…
Published on 1 year, 9 months ago
Rihanna’s Return, MTV EMA’s and K-pop’s Global Domination
Can you train the perfect popstar? As K-pop artists dominate global charts, Annie and Nick discuss why the genre has become so successful. Elsewhere, Rihanna has come out of retirement to perform at …
Published on 1 year, 9 months ago
The BRITs According To Sidetracked
Recorded in the back of a cab on the way from The O2 to an after party, Annie and Nick have all the goss from this year’s BRIT Awards.
Published on 1 year, 9 months ago