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Here's the Picky Bs team to tell you the best music they put in their ears in April:
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The best things we heard in April 2026ā¦
Every month, weāll be telling you lucky bastards about the best music weāve been listening to. It might be old, it might be new, it might be somewhere in the middle ā but it will definitely be brilā¦
https://pickybs.com/2026/05/01/the-best-things-we-heard-in-april-2026/
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Fran discussed Joy Division in the Why I Love section of our latest
#podcast
. Hear that, and what we thought of the rest of Episode 97's playlist, at the link:
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What did we think of this month's classic album? Search Picky Bastards on your
#podcast
app or follow the link below to find out more. If you have strong opinions on In My Tribe by 10000 Maniacs, let us know what they are in the replies.
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3 months ago
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'Engaging, even if you don't understand what's going on.' Garip by Altin Gun is one of four recently released
#albums
we covered on Episode 97 of the
#podcast
. Search Picky Bastards on your podcast app or follow the link below to get it in your ears:
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3 months ago
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'Doing something that none other acts on hip-hop are doing.' We covered the By Storm album on Episode 97 of the
#podcast
:
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3 months ago
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Jean by Yebba is one of 4 recently released
#albums
we
#review
on the latest
#podcast
. Follow the link in the bio or search Picky Bastards on your podcast app to give it a listen.
pickybs.com/2026/04/22/p...
3 months ago
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It's a fun article from the Picky Bs team today, as we take 'I Am The Resurrection' by The Stone Roses as a starting point and then ask our writers to pick the next song in the chain. Join us on a musical journey and see where we end up.
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8 Degrees of Separation: from āI Am The Resurrectionā to where?
This month, the Picky Bastards team got together for a little experiment. Taking minor inspiration from it being Easter in April, we picked The Stone Rosesā classic track āI Am The Resuā¦
https://pickybs.com/2026/04/24/8-degrees-of-separation-from-i-am-the-resurrection-to-where/
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Episode 97 of the
#podcast
is live. Hear more of what we thought of Yebba and the rest of the playlist by getting the podcast in your ears:
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3 months ago
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One of the four recently released
#albums
on Episode 97 of the
#podcast
is the latest from
#mitski
. Find out what we thought of it by following the link below or searching Picky Bastards on your podcast app.
#albumreview
#singersongwriter
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3 months ago
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It's a big one for Fran in Episode 97 of the Picky Bastards
#podcast
, as he finally talks about Joy Division in our Why I Love section.
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Episode 97 of the Picky Bastards
#Podcast
is upon you. We cover new releases from Mitski, Yebba, By Storm, and Altin Gun and a classic album from 10000 Maniacs. Fran closes the episode by telling you why he loves Joy Division:
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Picky Bastards Episode 97
Listen on Spotify. Listen on Apple Music. Listen on Acast. In Episode 97 of the miserable music podcast, Fran, Matt, and Sam review four more recently released albums and a classic album none of usā¦
https://pickybs.com/2026/04/22/picky-bastards-episode-97/
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Our man Fran Slater was at the Art School Girlfriend show at Gorilla last Thursday. Head over to or follow the link in below to read what he thought of the show.
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The Picky Bastards are back to tell you about the best music they heard in March:
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The best things we heard in March 2026ā¦
Every month, weāll be telling you lucky bastards about the best music weāve been listening to. It might be old, it might be new, it might be somewhere in the middle ā but it will definitely be brilā¦
https://pickybs.com/2026/04/01/the-best-things-we-heard-in-march-2026/
3 months ago
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What did we think of this month's
#podcast
playlist? There's a sneak pick in the video below, but to find out more search Picky Bastards in your podcast app or follow the link:
pickybs.com/2026/03/20/p...
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4 months ago
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On Episode 96 of the Picky Bastards
#podcast
,
@atkinssam.bsky.social
finally tells us why he loves
#rihanna
, making some bold claims along the way. Search Picky Bastards on your podcast app or follow the link below to give this month's Why I Love segment a listen:
pickybs.com/2026/03/20/p...
4 months ago
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Fran Slater (@mental_notes_podcast) was at the @oracogan show at @yes_mcr at the weekend.
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LIVE: Ora Cogan, Yes Basement, Manchester, 21/03/26
Considering I hadnāt heard of Ora Cogan until about 3 weeks ago, when her PR team emailed us at Picky Bs to see if we wanted to review this show, it is almost alarming how much of a fan I had becomā¦
https://pickybs.com/2026/03/25/live-ora-cogan-yes-basement-manchester-21-03-26/
4 months ago
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Every month on the
#podcast
we review a classic LP that none of us know very well. How did we not know Joan Armatrading, I hear you ask? We are as baffled by that as you. Search Picky Bastards on your podcast app or follow the link below to hear out thoughts.
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Hear what else we had to say about the debut solo album from Geologist by searching Picky Bastards in your
#podcast
app or following the link below:
pickybs.com/2026/03/20/p...
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You Wish by Dream Nails is one of the four new releases we
#review
on Episode 96 of the
#podcast
. Search Picky Bastards on your podcast app or follow the link below to find out what we thought of the thing.
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4 months ago
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'An absolute wall of chaotic noise.' We review URGH! by @mandyindiana on the latest episode of the
#podcast
. Search Picky Bastards on your podcast app or follow the link below to hear what we had to say about it.
pickybs.com/2026/03/20/p...
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Picky Bastards Episode 96
On Episode 95 of Picky Bastards we are back with hosts Fran, Matt and Sam. This month;s playlist containes albums by Cavetown, A$ap Rocky, Sleaford Mods and Mon Rovia.
https://pickybs.com/2026/03/20/picky-bastards-episode-96/
4 months ago
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Our Editor Tom was at Co Op Live to see Gorillaz on Friday. Check out his review:
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LIVE: Gorillaz ā Co-op Live, Manchester
Entering the expansive Co-op Live arena this Friday night, I can hear pounding Middle Eastern rhythms every time someone opens the double doors that lead to the seats. Omar Souleyman may have a minā¦
https://pickybs.com/2026/03/23/live-gorillaz-co-op-live-manchester/
4 months ago
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Another day, another Picky Bastard, another dose of
#livemusic
. Editor Fran Slater was at the Ora Cogan show ay Yes last night. 'Incredible voice, quality performance.' Review incoming at
pickybs.com
in the next few days.
4 months ago
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The latest
#album
from
@ratboysband.bsky.social
has been getting a lot of love from fans and critics alike. But what did the Picky Bastards think of it? Search Picky Bastards on your
#podcast
app or follow the link below to find out.
pickybs.com/2026/03/20/p...
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We discussed the latest
@mandyindiana.bsky.social
album on Episode 96 of the
#podcast
:
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'Surprisingly engaging and hypnotic.' Can I Get a Pack of Camel Lights? by Geologist is one of four recently
#albums
up for discussion on the latest episode of the
#podcast
. Search Picky Bastards on your podcast app or follow the link:
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4 months ago
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Picky Bastards is a
#music
#podcast
, but that won't stop us talking about finding love in the hopeless places known as
#dating
sites. Search Picky Bastards on your podcast app or follow the link below to hear more of our musical musings.
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Episode 96 of the
#podcast
is upon us. Fran, Matt, and Sam discuss new releases from Geologist, Ratboys, Dream Nails and Mandy, Indiana and a classic from Joan Armatrading. Sam closes by telling us why he loves Rihanna:
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Picky Bastards Episode 96
On Episode 95 of Picky Bastards we are back with hosts Fran, Matt and Sam. This month;s playlist containes albums by Cavetown, A$ap Rocky, Sleaford Mods and Mon Rovia.
https://pickybs.com/2026/03/20/picky-bastards-episode-96/
4 months ago
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Was #2016 as good a year for
#music
as everyone says? What tracks did you love? And what drove you mad? Find out what our writers thought over on Picky Bastards:
pickybs.com/2026/03/18/a...
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A 2016 musical retrospective
Unbeliveably, it has been 10 years since 2016. Viewed by many (James Acaster even wrote a book about at it) as one of the best ever years for music, it was also the year that the world started to fā¦
https://pickybs.com/2026/03/18/a-2016-musical-retrospective/
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Join our writers as we revisit
#2016ā¤ļø
to tell you about the songs that defined our year and the ones we wish we could leave in the past.
#music
#lookingback
#theyeartheworldturnedtoshit
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A 2016 musical retrospective
Unbeliveably, it has been 10 years since 2016. Viewed by many (James Acaster even wrote a book about at it) as one of the best ever years for music, it was also the year that the world started to fā¦
https://pickybs.com/2026/03/18/a-2016-musical-retrospective/
4 months ago
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Our man
@sleepyrick.bsky.social
is back with a review of the latest album from Mitski:
pickybs.com/2026/03/12/r...
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REVIEW: Mitski ā Nothingās About to Happen to Me
Mitski continues to build one of the most compelling bodies of work by a pop singer this century. We are lucky to be witness to an artist that is elevating a genre that is continually being debasedā¦
https://pickybs.com/2026/03/12/review-mitski-nothings-about-to-happen-to-me/
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We'll be recording Episode 96 of the
#podcast
on Sunday. Do your homework and have a listen to the playlist in preparation:
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Podcast: What are we listening to for Episode 96?
Episode 96 of Picky Bastards is nearly here,ābut the first 95 episodes are all still available to listenĀ to here. For Episode 96 we have new releases from Geologist, Ratboys, Mandy, Indiana and Dreā¦
https://pickybs.com/2026/03/05/podcast-what-are-we-listening-to-for-episode-96/
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For Episode 95 of the
#podcast
, Matt was in charge of our monthly Why I Love section. He told us why Sparks mean so much to him. But would Sam and Fran feel the same after listening to Matt's playlist? Find out by following the link below:
pickybs.com/2026/02/22/p...
4 months ago
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Every month on the
#podcast
, we cover a 'classic' album that none of us know alongside the new releases. This month, Matt chose Meadowlands by The Wrens. Did we think it deserved classic status?
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What was the best music we heard in Feb 26? Find out on the website:
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The best things we heard in February 2026
Every month, weāll be telling you lucky bastards about the best music weāve been listening to. It might be old, it might be new, it might be somewhere in the middle ā but it will ā¦
https://pickybs.com/2026/03/01/the-best-things-we-heard-in-february-2026/
4 months ago
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Bloodline by
@monrovia.bsky.social
is one of the 4 recently released
#albums
we
#review
on Episode 95 of the
#podcast
. But what did we make of it?
pickybs.com/2026/02/22/p...
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It's taken us 95 episodes to finally cover a Sleaford Mods
#album
on the
#podcast
. But who was baffled and why?
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5 months ago
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'An unexpected joy.' Find out more about our views on the Cavetown album on the latest episode of the
#podcast
:
pickybs.com/2026/02/22/p...
5 months ago
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'Does ASAP Rocky have anything to say in 2026?' What did we think of Don't Be Dumb by ASAP Rocky? Find out on the latest episode of the
#podcast
:
5 months ago
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Picky Bastard Fran was at the Courtney Marie Andrews show at Gorilla on Monday. His first ever country gig (let's blame @atkins_sam). In the words of Fran, 'a stunning show from start to finish - one of the best voices I've heard live.'
5 months ago
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Episode 95 is live now. Find all the links you need in the article below or search Picky Bastards wherever you get your
#podcasts
.
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Picky Bastards Episode 95
On Episode 95 of Picky Bastards we are back with hosts Fran, Matt and Sam. This month;s playlist containes albums by Cavetown, A$ap Rocky, Sleaford Mods and Mon Rovia.
https://pickybs.com/2026/02/22/picky-bastards-episode-95/
5 months ago
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Happy
#valentinesday
you lovely set of bastards, you. Feels like a perfect time for us to rant about the love songs we hate. But we're trying to be more joyful in #2026, so we'll also be telling you about the
#love
songs we love as well.
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The Love Songs We Love (and the Love Songs We Hate)
Happy Valentineās Day, everyone ā we love you. We also love music, as you know. And whatever genre or style of music you love, you can almost guarantee it will be littered with love sonā¦
https://pickybs.com/2026/02/14/the-love-songs-we-love-and-the-love-songs-we-hate/
5 months ago
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What a show from
@dominiehooper.bsky.social
last night at Gullivers. Absolutely incredible. I was already a big fan of the album, but seeing it performed live in that way just absolutely elevated it. Amazing.
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It's time for the Picky Bastards to tell you about the best music we heard in January:
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The best things we heard in January 2026
Weāve not done one of these for a while, so weāre starting 2026 as we mean to go on. Here are the monthās highlights from the Picky Bs teamā¦ James Spearing With few new releā¦
https://pickybs.com/2026/01/30/the-best-things-we-heard-in-january-2/
5 months ago
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Just a couple more 2025 recaps to go, and then I promise we'll start talking about 2026. Here's
@sleepyrick.bsky.social
with his best and worst music of 2025. Although it's 90% Geese to be honest. I think Rick likes Geese.
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2025 Recap No5: Rick Larson
Best AlbumāGeese āGetting Killedā This was the Year of Geese. Why resist it and why would I want to? Since I first heard the title song from 3D Country this band has staked out its own territory inā¦
https://pickybs.com/2026/01/23/2025-recap-no5-rick-larson/
6 months ago
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We've got another 2025 recap live on the site today. Long time Picky Bastard
#podcast
host, Matt Paul, tells us about the
#music
that mattered to him in 2025. Read his words on Rosalia, Wolf Alice, Little Simz, Lambrini Girls, Ditz and more:
pickybs.com/2026/01/21/2...
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2025 recap No. 4: Matt Paul
Today itās the fourth in our series of 2025 recaps, looking back at some of the highlights and lowlights of the previous 12 months. Matt Paul takes us on a quick tour of the music that got hiā¦
https://pickybs.com/2026/01/21/2025-recap-no-4-matt-paul/
6 months ago
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Our writers continue to look back at their musical highlights and lowlights from last year. Head over to the website to read what James had to say about Chloe Foy,
@ellenbethabdi.bsky.social
, Kelly Lee Owens,
@dograce.bsky.social
and more:
pickybs.com/2026/01/19/2...
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2025 recap No. 3: James Spearing
Today itās the third in our series of 2025 recaps, looking back at some of the highlights and lowlights of the previous 12 months. James Spearing takes us through everything musical that moveā¦
https://pickybs.com/2026/01/19/2025-recap-no-3-james-spearing/
6 months ago
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Happy New Year Bastards! We've been quiet for a while, but hoping to be back with a bang. We just published the first in a series of 2025 recaps from our writers.
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2025 Recap No1: Fran Slater
Happy New Year you absolute set of bastards, you. We hope 2026 is full of joy, miserable music, and more miserable music. Regular readers will have noticed we were particularly quiet in 2025, especā¦
https://pickybs.com/2026/01/15/2025-recap-no1-fran-slater/
6 months ago
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What did our panel make of the latest album Deadbeat from Tame Impala? Hotly debated online but did we agree on the podcast?
pickybs.com/2025/12/04/p...
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Picky Bastards Episode 93
On Episode 93 of Picky Bastards we are back with hosts Fran, Matt and Sam. We have new releases by Sigrid, Dave, Tame Impala and Just Mustard. This monthās classic album is Folksinger by Daveā¦
https://pickybs.com/2025/12/04/picky-bastards-episode-93/
7 months ago
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NEW PODCAST: Episode 93 of Picky Bs and we are back with 4 more new releases, a classic album and a Why I Love. This month's playlist includes Sigrid Dave Tame Impala Just Mustard Dave Van Ronk TORRES
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Picky Bastards Episode 93
On Episode 93 of Picky Bastards we are back with hosts Fran, Matt and Sam. We have new releases by Sigrid, Dave, Tame Impala and Just Mustard. This monthās classic album is Folksinger by Daveā¦
https://pickybs.com/2025/12/04/picky-bastards-episode-93/
7 months ago
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Which of the albums on the Mercury Prize shortlist did we agree was the worthy winner? (Spoiler: We didnāt agree)
pickybs.com/2025/09/28/p...
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Picky Bastards Episode 91: Mercury Prize 2025
On Episode 91 of Picky Bastards we are back talking about our favourite music award the Mercury Music Prize. This month the regular bastards are joined by Tom Burrows to discuss all 12 of this yearā¦
https://pickybs.com/2025/09/28/picky-bastards-episode-91-mercury-prize-2025/
10 months ago
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