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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鈥檚 too fast or too slow, Annie and Nick call in the experts from 鈥楽witched On Pop鈥� 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鈥檒l ever get new Rihanna.

Get in touch with Annie and Nick! If you鈥檙e over 16 WhatsApp 079700 82700 or email sidetracked@bbc.co.uk

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鈥檚 lives, this is the destination for music and pop culture lovers looking for an authentic and light-hearted take on the week鈥檚 most compelling stories鈥� getting seriously sidetracked along the way.

Sidetracked is a 麻豆社 Audio Production for 麻豆社 Sounds 鈥� new episodes drop every Thursday.

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