Olivia Rodrigo, Concern for Harry Styles, and Should We Give in to the AI Takeover?
Olivia Rodrigo, Concern for Harry Styles, and Should We Give in to the AI Takeover?  
Podcast: Sidetracked with Annie and Nick
Rating: Explicit Published On: Thu Jun 18 2026
Description: 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.ukAnd you can also stay in touch via our Instagram Channel, which you can find in the BBC Sounds Instagram bio. SONGS Olivia Rodrigo & Robert Smith – what's wrong with me Olivia Rodrigo – vampireMadonna – Ray of LightMadonna – Don’t Tell MeMadonna - MusicALBUMS Olivia Rodrigo – you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love Kamasi Washington - Fearless MovementMadonna – Confessions IIMadonna – Ray of LightMadonna – MusicJeff Goldblum – Night Blooms