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Sounds,18 Jun 2026,49 mins,
Olivia Rodrigo, Concern for Harry Styles, and Should We Give in to the AI Takeover?
Sidetracked with Annie and NickAvailable for over a year
Annie and Nick dissect Olivia Rodrigo’s new album and analyse the online theories that Taylor Swift might be jealous. What is it about Olivia that speaks to such a vast and diverse audience? And what does she have to do with the England football team? Elsewhere, Annie has conflicting feelings about embracing AI; it’s never been easier to make music with it but at what cost? And Phoebe Bridgers is planning for her next tour to be a phones free experience – does the backlash that ensued prove how problematic our relationships to our phones are? And why Nick thinks the UK government should extend the social media ban to all under-45s. Plus, Nick’s mum is worried about Harry Styles, a Primavera round up, and Jeff Goldblum weighs in on the bird song debate. Get in touch with Annie and Nick! You can send a WhatsApp to 07970082700 or email sidetracked@bbc.co.uk And you can also stay in touch via our Instagram Channel, which you can find in the 91¸£ÀûÉç Sounds Instagram bio. SONGS Olivia Rodrigo & Robert Smith – what's wrong with me Olivia Rodrigo – vampire Madonna – Ray of Light Madonna – Don’t Tell Me Madonna - Music ALBUMS Olivia Rodrigo – you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love Kamasi Washington - Fearless Movement Madonna – Confessions II Madonna – Ray of Light Madonna – Music Jeff Goldblum – Night Blooms
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