Harry Styles’ Podiatry, Posh Spice, and Worthless Music

In a week so busy that Nick had to start making notes, he and Annie sit down to attempt to discuss some of the most important music stories, like the return of Arctic Monkeys, Victoria Beckham’s somewhat inappropriate chart success, and Robbie Williams beating a record previously held by the Beatles. In other news, Harry Styles fans are freaking out over Aperture – but what do Annie and Nick make of his new sound? And should we be worried about his feet?

Plus, Pitchfork are opening the reviewing floor to the public, Brandi Carlile is obsessed with CMAT, and music industry insiders are declaring the album dead.

Get in touch with Annie and Nick! If you’re over 16, WhatsApp on 07970082700 or email sidetracked@bbc.co.uk

More information on the HELP(2) album here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy4qqdy29d2o

New Yorker Article about the changing relevance of the album drop here:

https://www.newyorker.com/culture/infinite-scroll/why-albums-drop-and-movies-launch

HOMEWORK: Watch Geese on SNL and listen to Robbie Williams’ album Brit Pop.

SONGS

James Blake – Death of Love

James Blake – Limit To Your Love

Arctic Monkeys – Opening Night

Harry Styles – Aperture

Victoria Beckham – Not Such An Innocent Girl

Spice Girls – Viva Forever

Cruz Beckham – LICK THE TOAD

Madonna – Nobody Knows Me

ALBUMS

James Blake - CMYK

Various Artists for War Child Records - HELP(2)

Robbie Williams – BRITPOP

Tyler, The Creator – CHROMAKOPIA

Djo -The Crux

Bad Bunny - Debí Tirar Más Fotos

Perfume Genius – Glory

Wet Leg - moisturizer

Rosalía - LUX

FKA twigs – Eusexua

Madonna – American Life

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