Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchSinging 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 8 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 8 months, 1 week 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 8 months, 2 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 8 months, 3 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 8 months, 4 weeks 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 9 months ago
Stevie Wonder, Frank Ocean’s Tease and Beef with the King
It’s been a big week for new music with releases from HAIM, Chappell Roan and Bon Iver – but the most important takeaway, is Frank Ocean's tease for real? Elsewhere, as the post-St Patrick’s Day deli…
Published on 9 months, 1 week ago
Doechii’s Rise and Rise, Imogen Heap and AI in Music
What role should AI play in music? Recording artist and technologist Imogen Heap joins Annie and Nick to discuss how AI is currently being used in the music industry, what the future might look like …
Published on 9 months, 2 weeks ago
Glastonbury 2025 Lineup Announcement
Sound the Glastonbury siren as Annie and Nick react to the lineup for this year’s festival. Has Charli XCX been booked for the right stage? What sort of crowd will Olivia Rodrigo pull? Why is Busta R…
Published on 9 months, 3 weeks ago
Sidetracked with James Blake
Annie and Nick are joined by James Blake to discuss the week in music. He’s a Grammy award winning singer and producer, who’s worked with everyone from Kendrick Lamar to Beyoncé and last year, he wal…
Published on 9 months, 3 weeks ago