Sidetracked with Annie and Nick

• Singing Lessons with Cynthia Erivo, Cigarettes on Stage and Big Boi’s Owls

  Oscar nominated singer, songwriter and actress Cynthia Erivo has the voice of a generation. She joins Annie and Nick to talk about the art of singing, the impact it has on her body physically and physiologically, and what it was like writing her new album alongside her starring role in Wicked. Elsewhere, Beyoncé and Katy Perry have kicked off their new world tours – but have we seen it all before? Plus, the wonderful weirdness of OutKast, why Oasis aren’t bothered about missing out on the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the beauty of Big Boi’s owls. Get in touch with Annie and Nick! If you’re over 16, WhatsApp on 079700 82700 or email [email protected] SHOWS The Colour Purple Wicked Jesus Christ Superstar ALBUMS Beyoncé - Cowboy Carter Katy Perry - Lifetimes Cameron Winter - Heavy Metal Cynthia Erivo – I Forgive You SONGS Lorde – What Was That Beyonce – Deja Vu LMFAO – Sexy And I Know It Cynthia Erivo & Ariana Grande – Defying Gravity (Live at the 97th Oscars, 2025) Sinead O'Connor - Nothing Compares 2 U Kae Tempest - Statue In The Square Aretha Franklin – Ain't No Way Cynthia Erivo – The Impossible Dream (Live at the Kennedy Centre, 2016)

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• Kneecap at Coachella, Pulp Summer and Music from a Dead Man’s Brain

  What does the response to Kneecap’s Coachella performance tell us about the current relationship between music festivals and political expression? Annie and Nick are joined by BBC Music Correspondent, Mark Savage, to decipher the fallout from the rap trio’s set. Elsewhere, from conical bras to London’s West End – Self Esteem has found a new fan in Madonna, but would you want to know if pop royalty was in the crowd before or after going on stage? Plus, there’s a composer in Australia who’s making music beyond the grave, Annie’s spent her holiday doing family rap battles - and what it feels like to ride Bad Bunny (the horse). Since this episode was recorded, Kneecap have given BBC News a statement. You can read that here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1dr6xvk5x3o Get in touch with Annie and Nick! If you’re over 16, WhatsApp on 079700 82700 or email [email protected] Orbital – Belfast The Dare – LCA Lorde – What Was That Pulp – Spike Island ALBUMS Greentea Peng – Tell Dem It’s Sunny Self Esteem – A Complicated Woman

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• Sidetracked with Jake Shears

  From Lady Gaga’s masterpiece in theatrical pop to Missy Elliott dressed as a car, Nick is joined by Scissor Sister’s singer and West End star Jake Shears to discuss the highs and lows of Coachella as the desert dust settles on weekend one. Elsewhere, Elton John’s had a busy couple of weeks making up with Madonna and securing his tenth number one album – but what’s he really like to work with? Plus, Lorde has returned just in time for Easter, why Bon Iver should be added to your sex playlist and the story of how an access all areas pass to a Lady Gaga concert got Jake over an international border. SONGS George Frideric Handel - He Was Despised Osvaldo Golijov – Laika Louis Armstrong – What A Wonderful World SHERELLE and George Riley – FREAKY (JUST MY TYPE) Bon Iver – Walk Home Lana Del Rey – Henry, come on Lorde - What Was ThatElton John & Brandi Carlile – You Without Me Elton John & Brandi Carlile - When This Old World Is Done with Me Elton John & Brandi Carlile – The Rose of Laura Nyro Lady Gaga – Abracadabra Tears for Fears – Mad World The Beatles – Rocky Racoon CMAT – Running/Planning Phosphorescent – Song For Zula David Bowie - Repetition (Acoustic Version)ALBUMS Scissor Sisters – Scissor Sisters Amadou & Mariam – Welcome to Mali Amadou & Mariam – La Confusion Bon Iver – SABLE,fABLE Lorde – Solar Power Elton John and Brandi Carlile – Who Believes In Angels? Lady Gaga – MAYHEM Nirvana - MTV Unplugged in New York Lauryn Hill - MTV Unplugged No. 2.0 SHOWS Academy of St Martin in the Fields with Anthony Roth Costanzo Akhnaten by Philip Glass Beck at the Royal Albert Hall Self Esteem presents A Complicated WomanJake's podcast, Queer The Music - https://pod.link/1722154700

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• Solo Gigging, Kankyō Ongaku, and Song Topics Inspired By CMAT

  What time of day would you be and why? This week’s episode has been curated by your listener questions as Nick shares his top tips for solo gigging, Annie soundtracks the perfect Sunday morning montage and CMAT’s new album inspires a rousing list of potential song topics – from wheelie bin collections and mortgage rates to the art of mushroom foraging. Plus, the joys of Radio 3 Unwind, why Donna Summer isn’t singing about pasta and what is Kankyō Ongaku? Get in touch with Annie and Nick! If you’re over 16 WhatsApp 079700 82700 or email [email protected]. SONGS Survivor - Eye of the Tiger BIA – WHOLE LOTTA MONEY Charli XCX - Vroom Vroom Florentino - Con Luz Yeah Yeah Yeahs – Burning Kings Of Leon – Sex on Fire Donna Summer – Hot Stuff ALBUMS Horrors - Night Life Caribou - Honey Hiroshi Yoshimura – Flora

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• The Beatles Biopics, Kae Tempest, and Lucy Dacus Has a Question

  How important is it to make music with purpose? Annie and Nick chat about Ezra Collective’s Femi Koleoso teaching people what’s important at this year's 6 Music Festival. Elsewhere, AJ Tracey has decided to include smaller cities and venues on his upcoming tour and Sam (not Shawn) Mendes is set to create not one but four Beatles Biopics featuring Paul Mescal, Harris Dickinson, Barry Keoghan and Joseph Quinn as each band member. Plus, Lucy Dacus asks Annie and Nick which music artist they’d curate an exhibition on, Annie reveals all about wining Player of The Match at her latest football game, and what are some quintessential spring songs? Get in touch with Annie and Nick! If you’re over 16 WhatsApp 079700 82700 or email [email protected]. SONGSAngie Stone – Wish I Didn’t Miss You POLO & PAN — Petite Etoile feat. Beth Ditto Light of the World – London Town Albums Jayda G – DJ Kicks Ed Sheeran – Play, Pause, Fast Forward, Rewind, Stop, EjectLucy Dacus - Forever Is A Feeling

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