<description>&lt;p&gt;Bad Bunny came to London and Nick may never be the same again. What is it about Benito that makes his music and live performances so impactful? Nick tells Annie why the show made him cry – and confesses to one embarrassing detail.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Elsewhere, Charli XCX came on the 6 Music Breakfast Show and Sidetracked investigates whether she told a big fat lie. Plus, why is Noah Kahan talking about poo at gigs? This - on top of Olivia Rodrigo’s previous comments about people wearing nappies to her shows - prompts Annie and Nick to give a stern talking-to to front row fans. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Get in touch with Annie and Nick! You can send a WhatsApp to 07970082700 or email sidetracked@bbc.co.uk&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And you can also stay in touch via our Instagram Channel, which you can find in the BBC Sounds Instagram.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;SONGS&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Luther Vandross - Never Too Much&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Fugees - Killing Me Softly With His Song&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Charli XCX – Wink Wink&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Madonna - Hollywood&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Noah Kahan - Stick Season &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lauryn Hill – Ex-Factor&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Fugees – Ready or Not&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Daft Punk - Voyager&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;PJ Harvey - Voyager&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;earthsignchels - Daddy Died [we recommend you watch the video]&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Robyn – Call Your Girlfriend&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;ALBUMS&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Charli XCX – Music, Fashion, Film&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Bad Bunny - DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Alewya - Zero&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Beth Orton – The Ground Above&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Is Bad Bunny the greatest artist of all time?

Bad Bunny came to London and Nick may never be the same again. What is it about Benito that makes his music and live performances so impactful? Nick tells Annie why the show made him cry – and confesses to one embarrassing detail.Elsewhere, Charli XCX came on the 6 Music Breakfast Show and Sidetracked investigates whether she told a big fat lie. Plus, why is Noah Kahan talking about poo at gigs? This - on top of Olivia Rodrigo’s previous comments about people wearing nappies to her shows - prompts Annie and Nick to give a stern talking-to to front row fans. Get in touch with Annie and Nick! You can send a WhatsApp to 07970082700 or email sidetracked@bbc.co.ukAnd you can also stay in touch via our Instagram Channel, which you can find in the BBC Sounds Instagram.SONGSLuther Vandross - Never Too MuchFugees - Killing Me Softly With His SongCharli XCX – Wink WinkMadonna - HollywoodNoah Kahan - Stick Season Lauryn Hill – Ex-FactorFugees – Ready or NotDaft Punk - VoyagerPJ Harvey - Voyagerearthsignchels - Daddy Died [we recommend you watch the video]Robyn – Call Your GirlfriendALBUMSCharli XCX – Music, Fashion, FilmBad Bunny - DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToSAlewya - ZeroBeth Orton – The Ground Above

Sidetracked with Annie and Nick

Bad Bunny’s Life Affirming Show, Charli XCX’s Lies, and Nappies at Gigs

<description>&lt;p&gt;Annie and Nick discuss rumours of Adele returning to music, after she was seen attending one of Lola Young’s London shows. What might a new Adele album sound like? And what is it about her that means any record is guaranteed to be brilliant?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Elsewhere, Madonna has revealed why the planned biopic of her life was canned, James Blake has called out the growing fakery of the music industry, and Bad Bunny is coming to London.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Plus, why can’t Annie and Nick remember if they’ve met Solange?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Get in touch with Annie and Nick! You can send a WhatsApp to 07970082700 or email sidetracked@bbc.co.uk&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And you can also stay in touch via our Instagram Channel, which you can find in the BBC Sounds Instagram&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;SONGS&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Simon &amp;amp; Garfunkel - Bridge Over Troubled Water&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Adele - Hometown Glory&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Adele – Daydreamer &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;SZA - Saturn&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Cher - Believe&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;ALBUMS&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Madonna - Veronica Electronica&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Madonna – Confessions II&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Adele - 19&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Olivia Rodrigo - Guts&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Is Adele’s fifth album on the way?

Annie and Nick discuss rumours of Adele returning to music, after she was seen attending one of Lola Young’s London shows. What might a new Adele album sound like? And what is it about her that means any record is guaranteed to be brilliant?Elsewhere, Madonna has revealed why the planned biopic of her life was canned, James Blake has called out the growing fakery of the music industry, and Bad Bunny is coming to London.Plus, why can’t Annie and Nick remember if they’ve met Solange?Get in touch with Annie and Nick! You can send a WhatsApp to 07970082700 or email sidetracked@bbc.co.ukAnd you can also stay in touch via our Instagram Channel, which you can find in the BBC Sounds InstagramSONGSSimon &amp; Garfunkel - Bridge Over Troubled WaterAdele - Hometown GloryAdele – Daydreamer SZA - SaturnCher - BelieveALBUMSMadonna - Veronica ElectronicaMadonna – Confessions IIAdele - 19Olivia Rodrigo - Guts

New Adele Album Anticipation, World Cup Analysis, and Madonna’s Survival

<description>&lt;p&gt;Annie and Nick dissect Olivia Rodrigo’s new album and analyse the online theories that Taylor Swift might be jealous. What is it about Olivia that speaks to such a vast and diverse audience? And what does she have to do with the England football team?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Elsewhere, Annie has conflicting feelings about embracing AI; it’s never been easier to make music with it but at what cost? And Phoebe Bridgers is planning for her next tour to be a phones free experience – does the backlash that ensued prove how problematic our relationships to our phones are? And why Nick thinks the UK government should extend the social media ban to all under-45s.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Plus, Nick’s mum is worried about Harry Styles, a Primavera round up, and Jeff Goldblum weighs in on the bird song debate. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Get in touch with Annie and Nick! You can send a WhatsApp to 07970082700 or email sidetracked@bbc.co.uk&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And you can also stay in touch via our Instagram Channel, which you can find in the BBC Sounds Instagram bio.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; 
SONGS &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Olivia Rodrigo &amp;amp; Robert Smith – what's wrong with me &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Olivia Rodrigo – vampire&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Madonna – Ray of Light&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Madonna – Don’t Tell Me&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Madonna - Music&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;ALBUMS &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Olivia Rodrigo – you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Kamasi Washington - Fearless Movement&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Madonna – Confessions II&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Madonna – Ray of Light&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Madonna – Music&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Jeff Goldblum – Night Blooms&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Is Olivia Rodrigo better than everyone?

Annie and Nick dissect Olivia Rodrigo’s new album and analyse the online theories that Taylor Swift might be jealous. What is it about Olivia that speaks to such a vast and diverse audience? And what does she have to do with the England football team?Elsewhere, Annie has conflicting feelings about embracing AI; it’s never been easier to make music with it but at what cost? And Phoebe Bridgers is planning for her next tour to be a phones free experience – does the backlash that ensued prove how problematic our relationships to our phones are? And why Nick thinks the UK government should extend the social media ban to all under-45s.Plus, Nick’s mum is worried about Harry Styles, a Primavera round up, and Jeff Goldblum weighs in on the bird song debate. Get in touch with Annie and Nick! You can send a WhatsApp to 07970082700 or email sidetracked@bbc.co.ukAnd you can also stay in touch via our Instagram Channel, which you can find in the BBC Sounds Instagram bio. 
SONGS Olivia Rodrigo &amp; Robert Smith – what's wrong with me Olivia Rodrigo – vampireMadonna – Ray of LightMadonna – Don’t Tell MeMadonna - MusicALBUMS Olivia Rodrigo – you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love Kamasi Washington - Fearless MovementMadonna – Confessions IIMadonna – Ray of LightMadonna – MusicJeff Goldblum – Night Blooms

Olivia Rodrigo, Concern for Harry Styles, and Should We Give in to the AI Takeover?

<description>&lt;p&gt;For this instalment of the Sidetracked Album Club, Annie and Nick venture back to 2009 and revisit the debut album from the xx. Why did this record stand out so much at the time, and does it hold up 17 years later? And why did the band make Annie and Nick so nervous?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Plus, how the BBC handled the death of Michael Jackson, La Roux nostalgia, and one listener grapples with cringe GCSE Drama memories.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And what if the Rolling Stones had been managed like the Sugababes were in the noughties?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Get in touch with Annie and Nick! You can send a WhatsApp to 07970082700 or email sidetracked@bbc.co.uk&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And you can also stay in touch via our Instagram Channel, which you can find in the BBC Sounds Instagram bio.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;SONGS&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The xx - Crystallised&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The xx - Intro&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The xx - Infinity&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Paolo Nutini - New Shoes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lady Gaga - Poker Face&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Beyoncé - Single Ladies&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;ALBUMS&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The xx – xx&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Michael Jackson – The Collection
 
Beyoncé - I Am... Sasha Fierce&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Black Eyed Peas - The E.N.D.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Paolo Nutini - Sunny Side Up&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Stone Roses - The Stone Roses&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Florence + The Machine - Lungs&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;La Roux - La Roux&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lady Gaga - The Fame&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Noisettes - Wild Young Hearts&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Kasabian - West Ryder Pauper
Lunatic Asylum&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;LCD Soundsystem – LCD Soundsystem&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Was 2009 an iconic year for music & culture?

For this instalment of the Sidetracked Album Club, Annie and Nick venture back to 2009 and revisit the debut album from the xx. Why did this record stand out so much at the time, and does it hold up 17 years later? And why did the band make Annie and Nick so nervous?Plus, how the BBC handled the death of Michael Jackson, La Roux nostalgia, and one listener grapples with cringe GCSE Drama memories.And what if the Rolling Stones had been managed like the Sugababes were in the noughties?Get in touch with Annie and Nick! You can send a WhatsApp to 07970082700 or email sidetracked@bbc.co.ukAnd you can also stay in touch via our Instagram Channel, which you can find in the BBC Sounds Instagram bio.SONGSThe xx - CrystallisedThe xx - IntroThe xx - InfinityPaolo Nutini - New ShoesLady Gaga - Poker FaceBeyoncé - Single LadiesALBUMSThe xx – xxMichael Jackson – The Collection
 
Beyoncé - I Am... Sasha FierceBlack Eyed Peas - The E.N.D.Paolo Nutini - Sunny Side UpThe Stone Roses - The Stone RosesFlorence + The Machine - LungsLa Roux - La RouxLady Gaga - The FameNoisettes - Wild Young HeartsKasabian - West Ryder Pauper
Lunatic AsylumLCD Soundsystem – LCD Soundsystem

The xx, Shyness is Nice, and the Sugababes Strategy

<description>&lt;p&gt;Annie and Nick welcome one of their dream guests to the studio to talk all things nature and music. horsegiirL is the world’s first half horse, half human singer-songwriter, DJ, and producer, and she’s about to release her debut album. In this episode, she gets sidetracked by birdsong, mushrooms...and birth stories.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Elsewhere, Annie and Nick need to discuss CMAT speaking out about horrible online trolls, and why she truly is a gorgeous genius. And Charli XCX has revealed the details and artwork for her new album but how did she book Martin Scorsese? Plus, electrolytes for trees, Jane McDonald, and Arsenal.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Get in touch with Annie and Nick! You can send a WhatsApp to 07970082700 or email sidetracked@bbc.co.uk&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And you can also stay in touch via our Instagram Channel, which you can find in the BBC Sounds Instagram bio.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;SONGS&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Charli XCX - SS26&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Charli XCX - Vroom Vroom&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Charli XCX - Rock Music&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;CMAT - Take a Sexy Picture of Me&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Whitney Houston - Queen of the Night&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;horsegiirL - rivers run free&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;horsegiirL - an apple a day&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;horsegiirL - nature is healing&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;ALBUMS&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Charli XCX – Music, Fashion, Film &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Charli XCX - brat&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;horsegiirL - NATURE IS HEALING&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The xx - xx&lt;/p&gt;</description>

horsegiirL joins Annie and Nick

Annie and Nick welcome one of their dream guests to the studio to talk all things nature and music. horsegiirL is the world’s first half horse, half human singer-songwriter, DJ, and producer, and she’s about to release her debut album. In this episode, she gets sidetracked by birdsong, mushrooms...and birth stories.Elsewhere, Annie and Nick need to discuss CMAT speaking out about horrible online trolls, and why she truly is a gorgeous genius. And Charli XCX has revealed the details and artwork for her new album but how did she book Martin Scorsese? Plus, electrolytes for trees, Jane McDonald, and Arsenal.Get in touch with Annie and Nick! You can send a WhatsApp to 07970082700 or email sidetracked@bbc.co.ukAnd you can also stay in touch via our Instagram Channel, which you can find in the BBC Sounds Instagram bio.SONGSCharli XCX - SS26Charli XCX - Vroom VroomCharli XCX - Rock MusicCMAT - Take a Sexy Picture of MeWhitney Houston - Queen of the NighthorsegiirL - rivers run freehorsegiirL - an apple a dayhorsegiirL - nature is healingALBUMSCharli XCX – Music, Fashion, Film Charli XCX - brathorsegiirL - NATURE IS HEALINGThe xx - xx

horsegiirL is the Mane Event, CMAT is Gorgeous, and Martin Scorcese’s Moment

For music and pop culture lovers looking for an authentic and light-hearted take on the week in music... with broadcasters and music fanatics Annie Macmanus and Nick Grimshaw.

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