Sidetracked with Annie and Nick

Ania Magliano joins Nick to discuss the secrets of SNL UK and the week in music.

It’s been a big week for custard creams and grocery shopping, thanks to Harry Styles – but what can we learn about him from his choice of nutrition? And stick with them for a live reenactment of the music video of Coming Up Roses.

Elsewhere, Jay Z has chosen Jay Z for the 2027 Super Bowl Half-Time Show. What should we expect of his first ever appearance at the event? And what star sign is he?

And Drake’s 40th birthday has been a sartorial talking point this week – which look did Ania and Nick prefer the most? And Glee is returning! There’s one question on everyone’s lips: why?

Plus, Ania shares what it’s like to work on SNL UK and which musical acts she’d like to see on the next run of episodes in 2027.

Ania’s tour ‘Peach Fuzz’ continues around the UK and the US this year and into 2027.

SONGS

Tinashe - Melatonin

Tinashe - Nobody Wanna Dance Anymore

Harry Styles - Coming Up Roses

Queens of Noize - Indie Boys Don't Deserve It

Nicki Minaj - Anaconda

Andrew Lloyd Webber - The Phantom of the Opera

Katrina and the Waves - Walking on Sunshine

Beyoncé - Halo

ALBUMS

Tinashe – Popstar

Harry Styles – Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally.

Céline, steak tartare and tear gas: Nick’s just back from an unforgettable trip to Paris to see Céline Dion in concert, as well as witnessing the biggest protests France has seen in many years. What was it like to experience Céline's excellence and charisma irl? And what does it say about her power and influence that Emmanuel Macron was there on the eve of said protests?

In other music news, Cardi B has delivered one of the greatest Tiny Desk performances of all time, Miley has addressed criticism of her performance at the Hollywood Bowl, and it’s time for Annie and Nick’s final Mercury Prize predictions.

Plus (breaking news) the new Fontaines album is brilliant, but why is Liam Gallagher not on board?

And ahead of releasing his next single, Bash Croft has a big question for Annie and Nick.

SONGS

Fontaines D.C. - Six Shot Morning

Fontaines D.C. - Japan

Fontaines D.C. - Tongue

Miley Cyrus – Orbit

Dolly Parton - Jolene

Janet Jackson - Got 'Til It's Gone

Joni Mitchell - Big Yellow Taxi

Ariana Grande - 7 Rings

Rodgers & Hammerstein - My Favorite Things (from The Sound of Music)

Flo Rida & Kesha - Right Round

Dead or Alive - You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)

Soft Cell - Tainted Love

Rihanna – SOS

Mariah Carey – Fantasy

Tom Tom Club - Genius of Love

ALBUMS

Fontaines D.C. - Dopamine Chamber

Grian Chatten - Chaos for the Fly

Fontaines D.C. - Romance

Miley Cyrus - Bangerz

John Coltrane - A Love Supreme

Rhye – JOY II

Dave – The Boy Who Played the Harp

Dove Ellis – Blizzard

Florence + the Machine – Everybody Scream

JADE – THAT'S SHOWBIZ BABY!

Knats – A Great Day In Newcastle

Kojey Radical – Don't Look Down

Nia Archives – Emotional Junglist

Olivia Dean – The Art of Loving

Paul McCartney – The Boys of Dungeon Lane

RAYE – THIS MUSIC MAY CONTAIN HOPE.

Suede – Antidepressants

War Child Records – HELP(2)

This week, Annie and Nick are once again asking: what did we do to deserve Rosalía? Her SNL performances reminded the world of just how brilliant LUX is, and perhaps they refreshed the memories of those voting for February’s Grammy Awards as well. Plus, her song with Fontaines D.C. has more than lived up to expectations – is it confirmation that the band’s new album will be as strong as the early reviews all say?

Elsewhere, Harry Styles and Thom Yorke have revealed lots about their friendship, their shared love of walking – and their different approaches to laptop maintenance. Have they influenced Justin Bieber? And why was walking a catalyst for Nick’s friendship with Amy Winehouse?

And Annie and Nick hold the third meeting of the Sidetracked Album Club, with a deep dive into Dolly Parton’s 8th studio album A Coat of Many Colors. Does it stand up 55 years on? Can we find a way to use her disses in everyday life? And why does she make Taylor Swift and Fontaines look lazy?

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Papa Roach – Last Resort Tinashe – Sunglasses Rosalía – Magnolias Rosalía – Reliquia Rosalía – Berghain Fontaines D.C. ft. Rosalía – Where Is Gone? Harry Styles – Watermelon Sugar Dolly Parton – Coat of Many Colors Dolly Parton – She Never Met a Man (She Didn't Like) Dolly Parton – Traveling Man Dolly Parton – Early Morning Breeze Dolly Parton – Here I Am The Beatles – Blackbird The Beatles – Let It Be The Beatles – Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da Dolly Parton – The Mystery of the Mystery Dolly Parton – A Better Place to Live

ALBUMS Dolly Parton – Coat of Many Colors Tinashe – Popstar Cameron Winter – Live at Carnegie Hall Erykah Badu – The Alchemist Beck – Ride Lonesome A$AP Rocky – Long. Live. A$AP Rosalía – LUX Fontaines D.C. – Dopamine Chamber Radiohead – OK Computer

This week, Annie was honoured by the Ivors Academy for her contribution to music and for bringing new music to wider audiences and Nick was the one to hand her the award at a ceremony that saw Emily Eavis, James Blake, MNEK, and Stormzy take home awards too. What made James Blake’s speech about the state of the music industry so powerful and indisputable? And how does Annie feel about Stormzy shouting her out (twice) when he accepted his award?

Elsewhere, Glastonbury tickets sold out within 42 minutes leaving many people devastated not to make it through the queue. But who should headline the festival – could we see Taylor Swift make up for the lost 2020 festival? Could Céline Dion’s Paris show translate to the Pyramid Stage? And in other festival news, what do Annie and Nick make of the Primavera line up?

Plus, does divorce make someone’s art better? Annie’s been listening to Beck’s new album (whilst walking to the ponds for an autumnal swim) and it’s raised the question of whether personal woes make a musician’s output better.

And Tinashe’s latest album has already been labelled the best pop album of the year. Annie and Nick discuss why it’s so good – and how she’s not the only female artist to be getting her proper dues after years of hard work?

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SONGS

JADE & Hans Zimmer - Into the Deep (Seas Cry)

Minnie Riperton - Les Fleurs

Tinashe - Sunglasses

ALBUMS

Beck - Ride Lonesome

Tinashe - Popstar

Zara Larsson - Midnight Sun

Slayyyter - Wor$t Girl in America

Charli XCX - brat

Dolly Parton - Coat of Many Colors

Annie and Nick catch up on a busy and divisive week in music. New Stevie Wonder music has been unanimously welcomed, while the VMAs have split opinion – and inspired Annie and Nick to ask: does anyone care about them anymore?

Other questions raised this week: why do Irish people make fun of Bono so much? Why are some people being mean about Madonna on the internet? Should the VMAs have rethought the George Michael tribute? And why are many Taylor Swift fans disappointed by the bonus Life of a Showgirl tracks?

Plus, Nick has been talking football and Oasis tickets with Noel Gallagher.

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SONGS

Stevie Wonder – My Life Story of Love

U2 – One

Dolly Parton – I Will Always Love You

Troye Sivan – Party

Taylor Swift – Patient Zero

Taylor Swift – The Fate of Ophelia

GENER8ION – Storm starring Yung Lean

Justin Bieber – Yukon

ALBUMS

Stevie Wonder – Songs in the Key of Life

U2 – Rattle and Hum

Taylor Swift – The Life of a Showgirl

Taylor Swift – The Life of a Showgirl: Encore

BAFTA winning writer, and pop culture afficionado, Jack Rooke joins Annie to discuss the week in music.

In a week that saw Ed Sheeran continue his US tour after all his support acts pulled out in solidarity with Macklemore, Annie and Jack discuss his on-stage statements, and they look at how other artists have dealt with politics and activism in the past.

Elsewhere, Céline Dion has won the hearts of the world just by being herself outside her Paris hotel, Madonna and Charli have finally confirmed their collab, and MNEK is back with an album that Jack loves.

Plus, MPs are going to scrutinise the UK's "dismal" record in selecting songs and acts for Eurovision – but does anyone care?

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SONGS

Melanie C & Bryan Adams - When You're Gone

Melanie C - I Turn to You

Madonna & Charli XCX - Danceteria(Afterhours)

Solange - Losing You

Tiesto – Business

MNEK & Joel Corry – Head & Heart

Zara Larsson & MNEK - Never Forget You

The Saturdays - All Fired Up

Troye Sivan – Party

Troye Sivan – One Of Your Girls

ALBUMS

Madonna - Confessions on a Dance Floor

Charli XCX - brat

Solange - A Seat at the Table

Solange - When I Get Home

Empress Of - Dream House

MNEK – BULLDOZER!!

This episode was recorded over the course of 2 days, as the main story changed drastically in the space of 24 hours.

In a week that saw Ed Sheeran's tour become global news, after Macklemore was dropped as a support act, Annie and Nick discuss the ramifications of the different decisions and events of the past few days. What does this mean for artists, venues and fans? And will it change the way artists and their teams respond to similar situations in the future?

Elsewhere, Oasis have announced a huge new tour for 2027, Charli XCX has explained why 6 Europe dates is enough for her, and Harry Styles has alluded to a break from the usual cycle of album, tour, another tour, another album.

Plus Glastonbury tickets will go on sale in two weeks, Annie's reached new highs as a DJ, and Nick retells Pandora's Box for a contemporary audience.

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SONGS

SILVERWINGKILLER - WORLDSTAR

The War on Drugs - Who's That

Shygirl - Alyse

Shygirl - Lucky

Madonna - Like a Prayer

Los del Río - Macarena

Macklemore - HIND'S HALL

ALBUMS

beabadoobee - pylon

Shygirl - Swallow

Floating Points - Mere Mortals

Annie and Nick are reunited, and there's a lot to get into. Oasis are having a busy time with a new documentary film about to be released, cryptic videos hinting at 2027 shows, and Noel's daughter Anaïs casually telling/reminding people that he's banned from China in a YouTube Q&A.

Elsewhere, Miley Cyrus is now just Miley and Annie explains why she thinks that makes so much sense – but she and Nick disagree about the new single. And Madonna has reignited the rumours that she and Charli XCX have recorded a song together.

Plus, the biggest story of the week/year: Stevie Wonder is doing a tour for the 50th Anniversary of Songs in the Key of Life – and they don't clash with Ian's birthday this time.

SONGS

Olivia Dean – Man I Need

Madonna – Vogue

George Michael – Freedom

Ol' Dirty Bastard – Shimmy Shimmy Ya

Miley Cyrus – Bass Persuades

Miley Cyrus – Flowers

Miley Cyrus – Mother's Daughter

Stevie Wonder – Pastime Paradise

Stevie Wonder – I Wish

Stevie Wonder – Sir Duke

Stevie Wonder – Isn't She Lovely

Stevie Wonder – As

Stevie Wonder – Another Star

Oasis – Don't Look Back in Anger

Jay-Z – Empire State of Mind

Jay-Z - Ni**as In Paris

Madonna – L.E.S. Girl

Adéla – Ain't in LA

Dolly Parton – Early Morning Breeze

Dolly Parton – Jolene

ALBUMS

Stevie Wonder – Songs in the Key of Life

Jay-Z – Reasonable Doubt

Adéla – Prima

Massive Attack – Blue Lines

Leftfield – Leftism

Goldie – Timeless

Oasis – Definitely Maybe

Alanis Morissette – Jagged Little Pill

The xx – The xx

Dolly Parton – Coat of Many Colors

Dolly Parton – Jolene

Floating Points – Mere Mortals

Femi Koleoso sits in for Nick, to discuss the week in music with Annie. Femi is the bandleader/drummer for the BRIT Award and Mercury Prize winning jazz quintet Ezra Collective, and he's also a DJ, Producer, Youth Leader and now a 6 Music Presenter.

With the help of Sidetracked listeners, Femi and Annie discuss Dolly Parton and how she'll be remembered as one of the kindest and most generous musicians of all time. From Eminem to children all over the world, whose life hasn't been impacted by Dolly?

Elsewhere, the summer festival season has drawn to a close – what can we learn from this year? Femi was inspired by the message RAYE delivered at her Reading headline set, and he and Annie explain why Notting Hill Carnival 2026 was even more magical than usual.

Ezra Collective's fourth studio album, Here Because of Hope, is due for release on 11th September.

SONGS

Ezra Collective & Lila Iké - Well Organised

Spice Girls - Wannabe

The Weather Girls - It's Raining Men

Lady Gaga & Ariana Grande - Rain On Me

N-Trance - Set You Free

Dolly Parton - Jolene

Dolly Parton - Coat of Many Colours

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 that required intervention from Charli XCX – they discover a mutual summer theme of heatwaves, football and steroid injections.

The pair finally discuss all the biggest album releases, what it’s like to watch football in a pub with Olivia Dean, why Annie might have levitated while listening to the new Phoebe Bridgers album, and what they both thought of the World Cup halftime show after having weeks to think about it.

Elsewhere, Kacey Musgraves keeps her promise about giant mirror balls, Madonna dominates the VMAs with 11 nominations, and Reading & Leeds have dropped the BBC Introducing stage, which leads to valid questions about nepo babies in music – can they escape the shadow of famous parents?

Annie provides listeners with her guide to surviving Notting Hill Carnival, and both Annie and Nick begin to wonder if the Sidetracked studio is haunted.

Contains strong language.

Given the recent sad news about Dolly Parton, Annie and Nick are asking for your personal tributes to the musical legend to include in next week’s episode. We’d love to give you a chance to send in your thoughts, voice notes, tributes, favourite Dolly memories, reactions, anything to say what Dolly meant to you.

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SONGS

Phoebe Bridgers - Bobby

Florence + The Machine - Dog Days are Over

Charli XCX – No One Lasts Forever

Justin Bieber – Everything Hallelujah

Shygirl - Alyse

ALBUMS

Confessions II – Madonna

Music, Fashion, Film – Charli XCX

Brat – Charli XCX

Romance – Fontaines D.C.

Never Enough – Turnstile

Knats – A Great Day in Newcastle

Phoebe Bridgers – Lost Weekend

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 brought out her new album – and although Annie’s on holiday, Nick shares her thoughts on the record.

Troye Sivan released a beautiful new single, and the video has generated some online discourse about the male gaze; Shygirl has some thoughts on the aesthetic choices and how much they tell us about an artist’s intention.

And Fontaines D.C have dropped a new single and announced the release date of their fifth album, Nick and Shy share their thoughts on ‘Marianne’.

Plus, what it’s like to work with Madonna, Reading Festival nostalgia, and Nick recounts an awkward experience at Charli XCX’s London brat show.

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The film Shygirl mentions is Bird.

SONGS

Shygirl - Alyse

Shygirl - Altar

Phoebe Bridgers - Bobby

Fontaines D.C. - Marianne

ALBUMS

Shygirl - Nymph

Madonna - Confessions II

Fontaines D.C. - Dopamine Chamber

Fontaines D.C. - Romance

Rosalía - Motomami

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 out - do they possess psychic abilities or wishful dispositions?

From Harry Styles’ return to Rosalía’s LUX tour, which moments define 2026 so far?

Featuring Mark Savage, Jessie Ware, Elmiene, and CMAT.

SONGS

Mary J. Blige - I'm Goin’ Down

Harry Styles - Aperture

Rosalía - Magnolias

Oasis - Wonderwall

Justin Bieber - DAISIES

Justin Bieber – Beauty and a Beat

Taylor Swift – I Knew It, I Knew You

Shakira & Burna Boy – Dai Dai

ALBUMS

Rosalía - LUX

Harry Styles – Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally.

Madonna – Confessions II

Justin Bieber - SWAG

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 second time - she explains to Nick why the announcement came at a difficult time.

Elsewhere, Nick and Nia have both recently seen Grace Jones perform and discuss the many reasons why no contemporary artist could ever emulate Grace’s artistry or her perfectly curated rider.

Plus, Sam Fender and Olivia Dean have broken chart records with their single ‘Rein Me In’, but what is it about the two of them that has sent the track into the history books?

Plus, Charli XCX’s Lollapalooza performance has fans excited for more live shows; Nia’s big plans for Japan’s convenience stores, and what’s it like to work with James Ellis Ford?

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SONGS

Nia Archives – Sober Feels

Nia Archives – Boys in Blue

Kettama – Comes and Goes

Tricky feat. Mitch Sanders - I’m Yours

ALBUMS

Nia Archives – Emotional Junglist

Nia Archives – Silence is Loud

Madonna – American Life

Madonna - Music

Madonna – Ray of Light

Knats – A Great Day in Newcastle

War Child Records- Help(2)

Arca – XXXXX

Charli XCX – brat

Charli XCX – Wuthering Heights

Charli XCX – Music, Fashion, Film

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’ has been described as “the best thing to come out of the North East since Andy Carroll.”

In a year of great albums from the UK and Ireland, which artists have made it on to the most prestigious shortlist in music?

SONGS

Knats – Bowling Ball

Knats – Wor Jackie

Arctic Monkeys – Do I Wanna Know?

Arctic Monkeys - R U Mine?

Olivia Dean – Man I Need

JADE – Angel of My Dreams

Kojey Radical & Planet Giza – Expensive

Ezra Collective & Kojey Radical – No Confusion

This week’s episode will be dropping later than usual as Nick - and some very special guests - await the much-anticipated Mercury Prize Shortlist.

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 industry plant? What songs remind them each of each other?

Elsewhere, Spotify has some new proposed features, but Annie and Nick have mixed feelings about their merit. Plus, memories of the Beckhams partying late into the night at Glastonbury, how artists get paid for the many parts of their job, and who would Nick rather be - Beyoncé or Lady Gaga?

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SONGS

Feeder - Buck Rogers

Olive - You're Not Alone

Justin Bieber – Boyfriend

John Lennon – Imagine

Beyoncé - Deja Vu ALBUMS

Geese – Getting Killed

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 performances from Justin Bieber, Madonna, Shakira, BTS, Burna Boy...and the Muppets. With only 11 minutes allocated for the entire half-time show, will it be a disaster or a masterclass?

Elsewhere, CMAT and Annie discuss Charli XCX’s album campaign, Rose Gray’s brilliant new single, and Kelela’s dreamy collaboration with PinkPantheress. Plus, Rihanna joined Jay Z on stage but why, apart from the conversation about her new music, is this culturally significant?

Other highlights include: a breakdown of Taylor Swift’s best work, the truth about the crowd at Madonna and Sabrina Carpenter at Coachella, shocking insight into a possible lip-syncing epidemic, and CMAT’s burgeoning friendship with Robbie Williams.

Annie’s books for CMAT:

Rozie Kelly - Kingfisher

Addie E. Citchens - Dominion

Brendan Behan - Borstal Boy

SONGS

CMAT - When a Good Man Cries

CMAT - Stay For Something

CMAT - Jamie Oliver Petrol Station

CMAT – Lord, Let That Tesla Crash

Robbie Williams - Angels

Justin Bieber – DAISIES

Justin Bieber – Beauty and a Beat

Shakira & Burna Boy – Dai Dai

Rose Gray - Club to Your Arms

Kelela ft. PinkPantheress - The Bridge

Madonna – Vogue

Madonna – Like a Prayer

Madonna & Sabrina Carpenter – Bring Your Love

Madonna – Fragile

Charli XCX – SuperLove

Taylor Swift - Opalite

Taylor Swift - Anti-Hero

Taylor Swift - Bejeweled

Taylor Swift - So High School

Rihanna ft. Jay-Z & Kanye West - Run This Town

Rihanna - Bitch Better Have My Money

ALBUMS

CMAT - Euro Country

CMAT – Crazymad, for Me

CMAT - If My Wife New I'd Be Dead

Rihanna - ANTI

Rose Gray - Louder, Please

Kelela – new avatar

Madonna - Confessions Part II

Madonna - Confessions on a Dance Floor

Dua Lipa - Future Nostalgia

Dua Lipa - Radical Optimism

Taylor Swift - Folklore

Taylor Swift – Evermore

Taylor Swift – Midnights

Taylor Swift – The Tortured Poets Department

Taylor Swift – Life of a Showgirl

In a monumental week for music news, Annie and Nick sit down to discuss their thoughts on Madonna’s long-awaited Confessions II – after months of worrying it might be anticlimactic, what do they think about the album?

And Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce had one of the most musically relevant weddings of all time but what should we learn from their rumoured choice of first dance song? And are there any rules we should stick to for wedding playlists?

Plus, Wonderwall is having a moment in the 2026 World Cup, could Oasis get involved if England make the Final?

Annie and Nick also speak to the incredible producer and musician, James Ellis Ford, about his upcoming album. James has produced albums for Arctic Monkeys, Pulp, Florence and the Machine, Jessie Ware, Fontaines D.C., Carly Rae Jepsen, the Pet Shop Boys, and so many more. He talks to Annie and Nick about how he works with artists to create truly brilliant music, and how it was to make this latest solo album in a completely isolated and daunting environment – a hospital room. Plus, is James worried about how AI will change the way music producers have to work?

Lost in Another World is out on 14th August (Nick’s birthday)

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SONGS

Oasis – Wonderwall

Tina Turner - Simply the Best

Madonna – Danceteria

Madonna - One Step Away

Madonna – L.E.S Girl

Lil Louis - French Kiss

Candi Staton - Young Hearts Run Free

Maroon 5 - She Will Be Loved

Womack & Womack – Teardrops

Janet Jackson - That's the Way Love Goes

ALBUMS

Madonna - Confessions II

Madonna – Confessions on a Dance Floor

James Ellis Ford - Lost in Another World

War Child Records- Help(2)

Charli XCX - brat

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.

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SONGS

Luther Vandross - Never Too Much

Fugees - Killing Me Softly With His Song

Charli XCX – Wink Wink

Madonna - Hollywood

Noah Kahan - Stick Season

Lauryn Hill – Ex-Factor

Fugees – Ready or Not

Daft Punk - Voyager

PJ Harvey - Voyager

earthsignchels - Daddy Died [we recommend you watch the video]

Robyn – Call Your Girlfriend

ALBUMS

Charli XCX – Music, Fashion, Film

Bad Bunny - DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS

Alewya - Zero

Beth Orton – The Ground Above

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?

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SONGS

Simon & Garfunkel - Bridge Over Troubled Water

Adele - Hometown Glory

Adele – Daydreamer

SZA - Saturn

Cher - Believe

ALBUMS

Madonna - Veronica Electronica

Madonna – Confessions II

Adele - 19

Olivia Rodrigo - Guts