Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchSidetracked with HAIM
Nick is joined by Alana, Danielle and Este Haim to discuss their weeks in music. HAIM are the first all-female rock band to be nominated for Album of the Year at the Grammy Awards, they’ve collaborat…
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago
Lorde’s Water Bottle, PTA Raves and The Return of Wolf Alice
After a legal dispute almost forced some of London’s biggest day festivals to cancel days before taking place, Annie and Nick consider the impact this could have on future urban festival planning and…
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Serving Kant, London’s Lost Venues and The Beauty of Birdsong
It’s one of the oldest and most beautiful forms of music – but why is listening to birdsong so good for us? From the ethereal melodies of a Nightingale to the bass-heavy coos of a Pigeon, Annie and N…
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Sidetracked with Kae Tempest
How exactly does a song come to be? Nick and Annie are joined by iconic spoken word artist Kae Tempest to discuss his creative process and the importance of community. Elsewhere, Lady Gaga has set a …
Published on 3 months, 4 weeks ago
Singing Lessons with Cynthia Erivo, Cigarettes on Stage and Big Boi’s Owls
Oscar nominated singer, songwriter and actress Cynthia Erivo has the voice of a generation. She joins Annie and Nick to talk about the art of singing, the impact it has on her body physically and phy…
Published on 4 months ago
Kneecap at Coachella, Pulp Summer and Music from a Dead Man’s Brain
What does the response to Kneecap’s Coachella performance tell us about the current relationship between music festivals and political expression? Annie and Nick are joined by BBC Music Correspondent…
Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Sidetracked with Jake Shears
From Lady Gaga’s masterpiece in theatrical pop to Missy Elliott dressed as a car, Nick is joined by Scissor Sister’s singer and West End star Jake Shears to discuss the highs and lows of Coachella as…
Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Solo Gigging, Kankyō Ongaku, and Song Topics Inspired By CMAT
What time of day would you be and why? This week’s episode has been curated by your listener questions as Nick shares his top tips for solo gigging, Annie soundtracks the perfect Sunday morning monta…
Published on 4 months, 4 weeks ago
The Beatles Biopics, Kae Tempest, and Lucy Dacus Has a Question
How important is it to make music with purpose? Annie and Nick chat about Ezra Collective’s Femi Koleoso teaching people what’s important at this year's 6 Music Festival. Elsewhere, AJ Tracey has dec…
Published on 5 months ago
Ed Sheeran Writes to the Prime Minister, Sober Gigs and the George Ezra Collection
Ed Sheeran is calling for more funding for music education in the UK – what are Annie and Nick’s memories of music at school? Elsewhere, Little Simz is suing Inflo over unpaid debts, and Miami has re…
Published on 5 months, 1 week ago