Nepo Babies, Madonna's VMA Domination & Charli XCX Saves Nick
Annie and Nick are reunited after four weeks apart, and there's a lot to catch up on. As they recall their separate summer holiday adventures – Annie's was rustic, Nick’s involved a medical emergency...
27 Aug 50min
Shygirl on: Working with Madonna, Influencing Fontaines and Troye Sivan’s Aesthetic
Nick is joined by singer, DJ, rapper and Sidetracked favourite, Shygirl, to discuss the week in music, and her new single ‘Alyse’. This week was a big one for new music releases: Phoebe Bridgers brou...
20 Aug 44min
A Mid-Year Review of 2026 in Music
It’s the Sidetracked mid-year review, in which Annie and Nick look back on the biggest moments of 2026 so far. Back in January, they made some predictions for the year in music and it's time to find o...
13 Aug 33min
Nia Archives on: Lollapalooza, Grace Jones’ Rider, and Japanese Convenience Stores
Nick is joined by the Emotional Junglist and record-breaking music artist, Nia Archives, to discuss the week in music. Nia made headlines herself after being shortlisted for the Mercury Prize for the ...
6 Aug 38min
2026 Mercury Prize Shortlist with Knats
Nick reacts to the Mercury Prize 2026 shortlist with Knats, a jazz collective who are one of the most exciting bands in the UK music scene right now - and whose latest album ‘A Great Day in Newcastle’...
30 Jul 39min
Coming Soon... 2026 Mercury Prize Shortlist
This week’s episode will be dropping later than usual as Nick - and some very special guests - await the much-anticipated Mercury Prize Shortlist.
30 Jul 1min
Glastonbury Secrets, Remixing John Lennon and The Truth about Geese
Annie and Nick discuss a myriad of topics chosen by Sidetracked listeners, answering questions such as: what’s it like to be backstage at big music festivals? Why were Geese accused of being an indust...
23 Jul 34min
CMAT Returns to Sidetracked
The one and only CMAT fills in for Nick this week - joining Annie to put the world to rights. With the World Cup Final imminent, they delve into the details of the half-time show which promises perfor...
16 Jul 1h 13min
