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AI Pop Stars, Elusive Rihanna and Does BPM Affect Mood?

How differently do fast and slow songs affect us?

Does BPM affect mood? In the wake of Chechnya banning music that’s too fast or too slow, Annie and Nick call in the experts from ‘Switched On Pop’ for help. Elsewhere, two AI popstars guest host the podcast and why peanut butter is perfect lyrical content. Plus, place your bets on whether we’ll ever get new Rihanna.

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Sidetracked is all about taking a look at the things Annie Macmanus and Nick Grimshaw have loved (and perhaps more importantly not loved) from the world of music. A week in music, a week in Annie and Nick’s lives, this is the destination for music and pop culture lovers looking for an authentic and light-hearted take on the week’s most compelling stories… getting seriously sidetracked along the way.

Sidetracked is a 91Èȱ¬ Audio Production for 91Èȱ¬ Sounds – new episodes drop every Thursday.

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