Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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)
Listen to Sidetracked on BBC Sounds here: bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p0gfmzbn
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 BBC Sounds Instagram.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro and catching up
7:37 World Cup drama, Wonderwall and Madonna booked for the half time show
14:37 Madonna’s Confessions II review
24:26 Rumours about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding
27:01 How to choose your first dance wedding song
30:43 Introducing our guest James Ellis Ford
32:02 James Ellis Ford talks about the making of his album Lost in Another World
44:45 Producing the Help(2) album
48:40 James Ford’s stance on AI
52:39 Goodbyes
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)
Listen to Sidetracked on BBC Sounds here: bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p0gfmzbn
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 BBC Sounds Instagram.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro and catching up
7:37 World Cup drama, Wonderwall and Madonna booked for the half time show
14:37 Madonna’s Confessions II review
24:26 Rumours about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding
27:01 How to choose your first dance wedding song
30:43 Introducing our guest James Ellis Ford
32:02 James Ellis Ford talks about the making of his album Lost in Another World
44:45 Producing the Help(2) album
48:40 James Ford’s stance on AI
52:39 Goodbyes
