Bieber Fever, Coachella Dreams, and the Kanye Question

Annie is back after a fortnight away and there’s a lot to catch up on. First on the agenda, Annie and Nick discuss the fallout from Wireless booking Kanye West as a headliner, and the subsequent cancellation of the entire festival. Plus, in other live music news, LIDO festival has had to cancel their planned June weekend due to environmental concerns, and CMAT fans are devastated.

And of course, after the first weekend of Coachella 2026, everyone is analysing the Justin Bieber set – and Annie and Nick hear from someone who was actually there in the field. Were the critical headlines about his YouTube use fair? Or has he just made history for one of the most special live shows in the festival’s history?

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With thanks to Sam Murphy (@popsamcam), who provided much needed intel from Coachella.

SONGS

Justin Bieber – Baby

Justin Bieber and Nicki Minaj – Beauty and a Beat

Ne-Yo – So Sick

ALBUMS

Arlo Parks – Ambiguous Desire

Elmiene – sounds for someone

Justin Bieber – Swag

Justin Bieber – Swag II