We'll be recording Episode 96 of the #podcast on Sunday. Do your homework and have a listen to the playlist in preparation: pickybs.com/2026/03/05/p...

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...

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? pickybs.com/2026/02/22/p...

What was the best music we heard in Feb 26? Find out on the website: pickybs.com/2026/03/01/t...

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...

It's taken us 95 episodes to finally cover a Sleaford Mods #album on the #podcast. But who was baffled and why? pickybs.com/2026/02/22/p...

'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...

'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:

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.'

Episode 95 is live now. Find all the links you need in the article below or search Picky Bastards wherever you get your #podcasts. pickybs.com/2026/02/22/p...

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. pickybs.com/2026/02/14/t...

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.

It's time for the Picky Bastards to tell you about the best music we heard in January: pickybs.com/2026/01/30/t...

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. pickybs.com/2026/01/23/2...

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...

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...

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. pickybs.com/2026/01/15/2...

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...

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 pickybs.com/2025/12/04/p...

Which of the albums on the Mercury Prize shortlist did we agree was the worthy winner? (Spoiler: We didn’t agree) pickybs.com/2025/09/28/p...

NEW PODCAST: Mercury Prize 2025 Special Our annual argument about the 12 albums shortlisted for the Mercury Prize is here. We discuss which albums deserve to win, who we think is the winner, as well as which album is the worst on the shortlist. pickybs.com/2025/09/28/p...

Ahead of the Mercury Prize announcement next week, we've put together our own shortlist of albums we feel deserve a nomination. Read our picks here 👇🏻 pickybs.com/2025/09/05/t... And listen to the playlist here 👇🏻 open.spotify.com/playlist/3dw...

The best things we listened to in July. What were you listening to last month? pickybs.com/2025/08/08/t...

Hello! We've been on a bit of a break, but there's a brand new review on the website. The new For Those I Love album, Carving The Stone, is out today. Tom Burrows has shared his verdict. He loved the last, but does the new one deliver? pickybs.com/2025/08/08/r...

NEW PODCAST: It's Episode 89 of Picky Bs and this month's playlist was: Little Simz – Lotus Shura – I Got Too Sad For My Friends McKinley Dixon – Magic, Alive! Lifeguard – Ripped and Torn Big L – Lifestylez ov da Poor & Dangerous Why I Love – Bob Dylan pickybs.com/2025/07/11/p...

ALBUM REVIEW: Kae Tempest - Self Titled One of our most anticipated albums of 2025 is out today. Read why @atkinssam.bsky.social was ‘overwhelmed’ by this album over on Picky Bs. pickybs.com/2025/07/04/r...

NEW PODCAST: Episode 88 of Picky Bs includes us arguing about album from SENTRIES, Jenny Hval, Blondshell and Model/Actriz. The classic album is from Selena and Sam tells us why he loves Robbie Williams & Take That. Listen here: pickybs.com/2025/06/13/p...

'I felt like I’d got rid of my insecurities about making music and adjusted my philosophies about that kind of thing.' pickybs.com/2025/06/06/i...

Yep. We only went and interviewed Big Special, winners of our podcast Album of the Year in 2024: pickybs.com/2025/06/06/i...

NEW PODCAST: This month's playlist includes: Japanese Breakfast – For Melancholy Brunetts (& sad women) Greentea Peng – TELL DEM IT’S SUNNY Backxwash – Only Dust Remains YHWH Nailgun – 45 Pounds Talk Talk – Laughing Stock Minutemen – Double Nickels on the Dime pickybs.com/2025/05/09/p...

'Make sure you give them a listen before they go big.' @franslater.bsky.social reviews the debut album from Prima Queen: pickybs.com/2025/04/25/r...

It's debut release day for Prima Queen. Here's @franslater.bsky.social with his thoughts on the album: pickybs.com/2025/04/25/r...

ALBUM REVIEW: A Complicated Woman - Self Esteem ‘The most obvious praise I can level on A Complicated Woman is that it has purpose.’ @atkinssam.bsky.social reviews the long awaited 3rd album from Picky B’s favourite Self Esteem. pickybs.com/2025/04/21/r...

LIVE REVIEW: Dean Wareham at @bandonthewall.bsky.social pickybs.com/2025/04/08/l...

The Picky Bs got Divorced last night at Gorilla. Read what we made of the gig on the site today @divorcehq.bsky.social pickybs.com/2025/04/04/l...

As well as our latest podcast, we've also got our best of the month for March on the site today. Check out our latest picks including: Lady Gaga DJ Koze Great Grandpa Julien Baker & TORRES and Kae Tempest pickybs.com/2025/04/03/t...

NEW PODCAST: Episode 86 of the music podcast full of disagreements and hopefully great music. The usual four new releases, classic album and Why I Love sections appear for the 86th time. pickybs.com/2025/04/02/p...

'It only took me a few seconds over Clara Mann’s debut album to know I was on to a winner.' Read today's album review from @franslater.bsky.social pickybs.com/2025/03/31/r...

LIVE REVIEW: David Gray at O2 Apollo Manchester. ‘The most striking thing about David Gray’s presence on stage is how much he loses himself in these songs.’ pickybs.com/2025/03/26/l...

We have a brand new podcast coming your way soon, but for now make sure to listen to Episode 85, including this hot take on FKA Twigs from @atkinssam.bsky.social. pickybs.com/2025/03/03/p...

NEW PODCAST: The Bastards are back and reviewing albums by Victoria Canal, Ditz, FKA Twigs and Central Cee. While this month's classic album is by Fugazi and Fran tells us why he loves This Is The Kit. Go listen in all the usual places here: pickybs.com/2025/03/03/p...

LIVE REVIEW: Laura Marling at Albert Hall Manchester. @atkinssam.bsky.social reviews show one of Laura Marling’s three show residency at one of Manchester’s most stunning venues. pickybs.com/2025/03/06/l...

Today we have an album review of Eusexua by FKA Twigs. Read what @tomburrows.bsky.social thought of this huge album over on Picky Bs. pickybs.com/2025/02/21/r...

NEW PODCAST: Bastards are back for 2025 with more complaining and even better music. pickybs.com/2025/02/05/p...

Which album on this month’s playlist did we claim is ‘the first great album of 2025’? Spoiler: it’s bad news for Franz Ferdinand. pickybs.com/2025/02/05/p...

ICYMI: @franslater.bsky.social reccomends Name Your Sorrow by Pillow Queens to James in our latest Blind Taste Test. pickybs.com/2025/02/04/b...

NEW PODCAST: Episode 84 of the miserable music podcast and it's a great one to start a big year of music in 2025. pickybs.com/2025/02/05/p...

Today James Spearing and @franslater.bsky.social take each other on in our Blind Taste Test. The album in question? 'Name Your Sorrow' from Pillow Queens pickybs.com/2025/02/04/b...

'But all the magic of the first two albums is still there, it just takes a slightly different perspective to see it.' Don't miss our review of the brand new @annabsavage.bsky.social album: pickybs.com/2025/01/24/r...

Picky Bs favourite @annabsavage.bsky.social releases her 3rd album today. Here's @franslater.bsky.social with his thoughts: pickybs.com/2025/01/24/r...