Shygirl on: Working with Madonna, Influencing Fontaines and Troye Sivan’s Aesthetic

Nick is joined by singer, DJ, rapper and Sidetracked favourite, Shygirl, to discuss the week in music, and her new single ‘Alyse’.

This week was a big one for new music releases: Phoebe Bridgers brought out her new album – and although Annie’s on holiday, Nick shares her thoughts on the record.

Troye Sivan released a beautiful new single, and the video has generated some online discourse about the male gaze; Shygirl has some thoughts on the aesthetic choices and how much they tell us about an artist’s intention.

And Fontaines D.C have dropped a new single and announced the release date of their fifth album, Nick and Shy share their thoughts on ‘Marianne’.

Plus, what it’s like to work with Madonna, Reading Festival nostalgia, and Nick recounts an awkward experience at Charli XCX’s London brat show.

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The film Shygirl mentions is Bird.

SONGS

Shygirl - Alyse

Shygirl - Altar

Phoebe Bridgers - Bobby

Fontaines D.C. - Marianne

ALBUMS

Shygirl - Nymph

Madonna - Confessions II

Fontaines D.C. - Dopamine Chamber

Fontaines D.C. - Romance

Rosalía - Motomami