It’s Christmas! 50 years on, Noddy Holder shares his key ingredients for a successful Christmas Number 1, but does reaching the festive top spot set you up life? Drama, performance and passion – Olly Alexander promises to bring all three to Eurovision 2024 and he shares a snippet of the song with Annie and Nick. Plus, Nick gives his hot take on SAULT’s first ever gig and the saga of the flying socks continues. Sidetracked is all about taking a look at the things Annie Macmanus and Nick Grimshaw have loved (and perhaps more importantly not loved) from the world of music. A week in music, a week in Annie and Nick’s lives, this is the destination for music and pop culture lovers looking for an authentic and light-hearted take on the week’s most compelling stories… getting seriously sidetracked along the way.     
   
Get in touch with Annie and Nick! If you’re over 16 WhatsApp 079700 82700 or email sidetracked@bbc.co.uk Sidetracked is a BBC Audio Production for BBC Sounds – new episodes drop every Thursday.

Noddy Holder’s Festive Magic, Olly Alexander’s Eurovision Tease and SAULT: The Review

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Supporting the biggest artists in the world – Remi Wolf on touring with Olivia Rodrigo and Annie relives DJing before Harry Styles. Elsewhere, what happens when entertainment and politics collide? Mark Savage tells us how it felt to be in Sweden for Eurovision. Plus, from Childish Gambino to child locks – Annie and Nick discuss this week’s best new music. 
  
Get in touch with Annie and Nick! If you’re over 16 WhatsApp 079700 82700 or email sidetracked@bbc.co.uk
  
Sidetracked is all about taking a look at the things Annie Macmanus and Nick Grimshaw have loved (and perhaps more importantly not loved) from the world of music. A week in music, a week in Annie and Nick’s lives, this is the destination for music and pop culture lovers looking for an authentic and light-hearted take on the week’s most compelling stories… getting seriously sidetracked along the way.
  
Sidetracked is a BBC Audio Production for BBC Sounds – new episodes drop every Thursday.

Supporting Olivia Rodrigo, Nightclub Watermelon and The Reality of Eurovision

How debauched are Eurovision afterparties? Are Kendrick and Drake the new Blur and Oasis? What was it like being a judge on The X Factor? Listeners set the agenda in a Q&A; special. Elsewhere, Nick explores a career in funeral care and Annie wants to turn her kitchen into a nightclub. Plus, there’s something Cheryl has never tried.
  
Get in touch with Annie and Nick! If you’re over 16 WhatsApp 079700 82700 or email sidetracked@bbc.co.uk.
  
Sidetracked is all about taking a look at the things Annie Macmanus and Nick Grimshaw have loved (and perhaps more importantly not loved) from the world of music. A week in music, a week in Annie and Nick’s lives, this is the destination for music and pop culture lovers looking for an authentic and light-hearted take on the week’s most compelling stories… getting seriously sidetracked along the way.
  
Sidetracked is a BBC Audio Production for BBC Sounds – new episodes drop every Thursday.

Eurovision Afterparties, Co-op Live and Simon Cowell’s Hula Hoops

Does BPM affect mood? In the wake of Chechnya banning music that’s too fast or too slow, Annie and Nick call in the experts from ‘Switched On Pop’ for help. Elsewhere, two AI popstars guest host the podcast and why peanut butter is perfect lyrical content. Plus, place your bets on whether we’ll ever get new Rihanna.
  
Get in touch with Annie and Nick! If you’re over 16 WhatsApp 079700 82700 or email sidetracked@bbc.co.uk
  
Sidetracked is all about taking a look at the things Annie Macmanus and Nick Grimshaw have loved (and perhaps more importantly not loved) from the world of music. A week in music, a week in Annie and Nick’s lives, this is the destination for music and pop culture lovers looking for an authentic and light-hearted take on the week’s most compelling stories… getting seriously sidetracked along the way.
  
Sidetracked is a BBC Audio Production for BBC Sounds – new episodes drop every Thursday.

AI Pop Stars, Elusive Rihanna and Does BPM Affect Mood?

31 tracks and over 2 hours – is Taylor Swift’s ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ proof that albums are getting longer? Elsewhere, why Grimmy is on the news in India and Drake’s brought Tupac back to life. Plus, an apology to Mrs Blobby and recruiting for a Harry Styles tour guide.
  
Get in touch with Annie and Nick! If you’re over 16 WhatsApp 079700 82700 or email sidetracked@bbc.co.uk
  
Sidetracked is all about taking a look at the things Annie Macmanus and Nick Grimshaw have loved (and perhaps more importantly not loved) from the world of music. A week in music, a week in Annie and Nick’s lives, this is the destination for music and pop culture lovers looking for an authentic and light-hearted take on the week’s most compelling stories… getting seriously sidetracked along the way.
  
Sidetracked is a BBC Audio Production for BBC Sounds – new episodes drop every Thursday.

Double Taylor Swift, Resurrecting Rappers and the Northern Graceland

A nightmare DJ set, influencer Olympics and the return of Will Smith – the highs and lows of Coachella’s opening weekend. Elsewhere, the Amy Winehouse biopic ‘Back to Black’ was released to mixed reviews but is it too soon for a film like this? Plus, driving lessons with Cardi B, rap beef gone panto and listener Bally might have ruined Annie’s Glastonbury set.
  
Get in touch with Annie and Nick! If you’re over 16 WhatsApp 079700 82700 or email sidetracked@bbc.co.uk 
  
Sidetracked is all about taking a look at the things Annie Macmanus and Nick Grimshaw have loved (and perhaps more importantly not loved) from the world of music. A week in music, a week in Annie and Nick’s lives, this is the destination for music and pop culture lovers looking for an authentic and light-hearted take on the week’s most compelling stories… getting seriously sidetracked along the way.
  
Sidetracked is a BBC Audio Production for BBC Sounds – new episodes drop every Thursday.

Noddy Holder’s Festive Magic, Olly Alexander’s Eurovision Tease and SAULT: The Review

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