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...
Kendrick Lamar, Butts for Tour Buses and Saving UK Club Culture
Having spent their formative years in clubs around the UK, Annie and Nick unpack why club culture is disappearing and what can be done to save it.
Elsewhere, Kendrick Lamar is taking a victory lap with his new album GNX and proving why he is the ultimate winner of this year’s biggest rap beef.
Plus, Kate Nash has found a savvy way of raising money for her next tour, Rod Stewart is officially a legend and Amyl and The Sniffers might have one of the best first lines of a song ever.
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Beyoncé’s Christmas Takeover, Glastonbury Rumours and Are Music Videos Over?
Is the art of the music video dead? Following last week’s discussion about the MTV EMA’s, Annie and Nick share some of your comments about the relevancy of music videos. Elsewhere, Beyoncé has announced that she will play an NFL half time show on Christmas Day, but which artist would you abandon Christmas dinner for? Plus, Bjork is recreating the sounds of extinct animals, Ed Sheeran wishes he wasn’t on the new Band Aid song and Charli XCX might have the most supportive parents in the business.
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EMAs, Cowboy Carter and Busta Rhymes’ Return to Lancashire
Grammy nominations and the EMAs have welcomed us back into awards season, but are they still relevant and should we even care? BBC Music Correspondent Mark Savage gives his analysis.
Elsewhere, Pharrell Williams is challenging our mind’s eye with his new Lego film, Busta Rhymes reveals that Benny Hill is the rapper’s comedian and Nick explains why he’s not friends with Frank Ocean.
Plus, Annie and Nick find out about Band Aid 40 and debate whether they could tell the difference between a real and AI song.
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Sidetracked with Ghetts
Does UK Rap need fixing? With 20 years of skin in the game, Ghetts joins Annie to discuss the current state of the UK Rap scene, the importance of championing artist authenticity and who he looks to for inspiration. Elsewhere, what is it about certain songs that keeps us coming back? Annie shares the science behind what makes music so addictive. Plus, Tyler, The Creator proves why risks are worth taking, Ghetts reveals the bars that inspired him to start rapping and the legacy of Quincy Jones.
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Laura Marling’s Quiet Ambition, Halloween Music and The Return of Kate Bush
Annie and Nick dress up as two musical icons for a spooky special - but what makes up the perfect Halloween song? Elsewhere, Laura Marling has released her new album to critical acclaim, and it acts as a perfect example of why an artist’s agency and authenticity are so important in the age of streaming. Plus, Kate Bush has us all gagged with the announcement that she’s ready to start making new music, Beyoncé and Eminem have been out on the US election campaign trail with Kamala Harris and Tyler, The Creator is proving why he could be a future Glastonbury headliner.
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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