The Ed Sheeran Backlash, Oasis Are Happy and Cryptic Emails from Harry Styles

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This episode was recorded over the course of 2 days, as the main story changed drastically in the space of 24 hours. In a week that saw Ed Sheeran's tour become global news, after Macklemore was dropped as a support act, Annie and Nick discuss the ramifications of the different decisions and events of the past few days. What does this mean for artists, venues and fans? And will it change the way artists and their teams respond to similar situations in the future? Elsewhere, Oasis have announced a huge new tour for 2027, Charli XCX has explained why 6 Europe dates is enough for her, and Harry Styles has alluded to a break from the usual cycle of album, tour, another tour, another album. Plus Glastonbury tickets will go on sale in two weeks, Annie's reached new highs as a DJ, and Nick retells Pandora's Box for a contemporary audience. You can send in a WhatsApp to 07970082700 or email sidetracked@bbc.co.uk And don’t forget you can also stay in touch via our Instagram Channel, which you can find in the BBC Sounds Instagram. SONGS SILVERWINGKILLER - WORLDSTAR The War on Drugs - Who's That Shygirl - Alyse Shygirl - Lucky Madonna - Like a Prayer Los del Río - Macarena Macklemore - HIND'S HALL ALBUMS beabadoobee - pylon Shygirl - Swallow Floating Points - Mere Mortals