Sidetracked with Annie and Nick

Music industry flashpoints and festival wish-casting drive this episode, from Annie’s Ivors Academy honour to the Glastonbury ticket scramble. Annie and Nick also weigh James Blake’s speech, Stormzy’s shout-outs, Beck’s post-divorce music, and why Tinashe is finally getting her due.

A busy week in music sends Annie and Nick from Stevie Wonder’s warmly received new song to arguments over the VMAs, Madonna, Bono and Taylor Swift’s bonus tracks. It also includes Noel Gallagher on Manchester City and the scramble for Oasis tickets.

Music and pop culture drive this episode, from Ed Sheeran’s on-stage response during his US tour to Céline Dion winning people over in Paris. Annie and Jack Rooke also get into Madonna and Charli XCX’s confirmed collaboration, MNEK’s new album, and the UK’s Eurovision headaches.

Ed Sheeran’s tour becomes the center of a wider debate after Macklemore is dropped as a support act, prompting questions about artists, venues, fans, and future touring decisions. The episode also covers Oasis’ 2027 tour, Charli XCX’s Europe dates, and Harry Styles hinting at a different career rhythm.

Oasis speculation, Miley Cyrus’s latest reinvention, and Stevie Wonder’s Songs in the Key of Life anniversary tour drive this lively catch-up. Annie and Nick reunite to debate new music, unpack pop rumors, and revel in a genuinely huge week for music news.