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franslater.bsky.social @franslater.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Even as a Forest fan, it wouldn't be horrible to see Exeter get through tonight. They've been outstanding.

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franslater.bsky.social @franslater.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Hideous comment. Looked like an awful injury. You might want to delete this

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anna b savage @annabsavage.com · 29/01/2025

It’s a long shot but- does anyone in London have a Taylor GS mini hard case that I could borrow for the next two weeks? British airways broke my case, so it’s in for repair but not ready until Feb 7th

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Picky Bs @pickybs.com · 08/01/2025

'Not only have they made it look convincing that they like the album, but they’ve somehow convinced the world to join in with them.' Which album did @franslater.bsky.social think his fellow Picky bs were lying about? Find out on outlook latest list: pickybs.com/2025/01/08/a...

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The albums we disagreed on in 2024

We’re continuing our 2024 year-end lists, and that is quite enough positivity thank you very much. Now it’s time to do what we do best – furiously disagree with each other and bel…

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Picky Bs @pickybs.com · 07/01/2025

Editor @franslater.bsky.social had our friends @recordculture.bsky.social to thank for introducing him to Big Special. He picks them as his favourite discovery of 2024 in our latest list: pickybs.com/2025/01/06/t...

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franslater.bsky.social @franslater.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

That Evie Wyld was my book of the year. Amazing. What's the album?

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franslater.bsky.social @franslater.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

As much as I love a record, that's awful advice.

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franslater.bsky.social @franslater.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

Stunning film. Did not expect to be so broken by it, but broken in a good way.

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franslater.bsky.social @franslater.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

48. Evergreen - Soccer Mommy For me, the best album by Soccer Mommy so far. Largely improves my slightly Phoebe Bridgersing her sound, but it works.

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franslater.bsky.social @franslater.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

It's another one we covered on the #podcast this year, so have a listen and all that: open.spotify.com/episode/17Wk...

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Picky Bastards Episode 80

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franslater.bsky.social @franslater.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

49. Personal Trainer - Still Willing It's an inconsistent album, this. Would be much higher on my list if it had more songs like Intangible and Testing the Alarm. But overall, it's a clever, diverse, and exciting mix of different styles of rock music.

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franslater.bsky.social @franslater.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

We covered this one on the #MercuryPrize episode of the Picky Bastards #podcast, if you want to hear more thoughts: open.spotify.com/episode/3lVa...

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Picky Bastards Episode 79

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franslater.bsky.social @franslater.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

50. Silence is Loud - Nia Archives A surprise success for me, given the genre. But there's so much personality in this album that it's hard to resist. Crowded Rooms is a standout track if you want to dip in.

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Picky Bs @pickybs.com · 21/12/2024

What was your favourite 'moment' from an album in 2024? A short moment of music that's had you keep hitting replay this year?

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franslater.bsky.social @franslater.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

Ha ha. The one time I went to Pure was for a roller disco in freshers week.

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Picky Bs @pickybs.com · 14/12/2024

We are recording the Album of the Year episode of Picky Bastards Podcast tomorrow, here's the playlist and albums we are covering: Big Special The Cure Clarissa Connelly Knocked Loose Billie Eilish Schoolboy Q St. Vincent Fabiana Palladino Kim Deal open.spotify.com/playlist/5pm...

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Picky Bastards AOTY 24

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franslater.bsky.social @franslater.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

I finally managed to catch a The Twilight Sad stripped back performance live on Tuesday and it was magical. @nathbrudenell.bsky.social is the amazing venue everyone has promised me it is, too.

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franslater.bsky.social @franslater.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

And that's just a few I can think of for now! Will add more as I think of them, but let me know what I'm missing.

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franslater.bsky.social @franslater.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

Happify mixes games, pointers, tasks that get you thinking, and journaling to get you to challenge your negative thinking: play.google.com/store/apps/d...

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Happify - Apps on Google Play

Science-based activities & games to help overcome negative thoughts and stress

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franslater.bsky.social @franslater.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

Inflow is aimed at those with ADHD or those who think they might have #ADHD. But even if you don't, it's an app that helps you understand how certain things might be affecting you: play.google.com/store/apps/d...

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Inflow ADHD - Apps on Google Play

Manage your ADHD in 5 minutes a day.

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franslater.bsky.social @franslater.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

How about a self care pet? Honestly, I'm being serious. Basically a gameified to do list that keeps you doing the things that help your wellbeing: play.google.com/store/apps/d...

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Finch: Self-Care Pet - Apps on Google Play

Mood journal, habits, self-care tracker, self-love

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franslater.bsky.social @franslater.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

I don't usually for gendered things, but Mental is a clever mix of challenge, accountability, and gentle encouragement that is centered on men's mental health. Plus a heavyweight boxer singing Let it Go: play.google.com/store/apps/d...

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Mental: Strengthen Your Mind - Apps on Google Play

For stress, discipline & focus

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franslater.bsky.social @franslater.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

Balance is a meditation and sleep app that has been a game changer for me. Who knew that my years of insomnia would be improved by breathing? play.google.com/store/apps/d...

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Balance: Meditation & Sleep - Apps on Google Play

Meditate, breathe, focus, and calm your mind

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franslater.bsky.social @franslater.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

Read some interesting stuff about the digitisation of #MentalHealth support earlier this week. While not much beats talking to a human, there are some great apps out there these days. Thought I'd share some that I've used either personally or in my work.

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franslater.bsky.social @franslater.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

How was your Saturday afternoon? I paid £20 for two tickets to see a film about a flying, talking reindeer, trekked all the way to city centre and through crowds of shoppers, sat through 18 trailers for kids' films, only for my daughter to start screaming that she wanted to go home. Fun.

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Cheap Indie Vinyl @cheapindievinyl.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

“A Promise: Mystery Discovery Packs do not contain crap. They contain records, usually always mint and sealed, that we simply have too many copies of. It is not a vehicle to offload garbage.”

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franslater.bsky.social @franslater.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

I'm definitely a decade or two behind here, but bought a HD TV in the Black Friday sales. Have you all been watching TV like this all the while? Feels like when the first Avatar came out, minus the mild racism.

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Picky Bs @pickybs.com · 02/12/2024

What was the best music that we had in our ears this month? Read our picks including Kendrick Lamar, Charli XCX, Fake Fruit, and St Vincent here: pickybs.com/2024/12/02/t...

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The best things we heard in November

Sam Atkins: It’s not even been out a week yet but my entire November was derailed by the surprise drop of the genuinely phenomenal GNX by Kendrick Lamar. I was someone who never found a way t…

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franslater.bsky.social @franslater.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

What did you do at work today? I helped build a Lego youth club to represent the 'space' element of the #LundyModel. Yes. I get paid for this.

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franslater.bsky.social @franslater.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

This week was the first time I've done 3 #gigs in a week since my daughter was born in 2021. I'm fucking knackered. 2 of them were absolute class, though. Shame the other was ruined by the plethora of idiots in the crowd, mind.

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Picky Bs @pickybs.com · 01/12/2024

On our penultimate #podcast of 2024 the playlist has albums from: Naima Bock Skinny Living Confidence Man Leon Bridges Classic: GZA Why I Love: At The Drive In #musicpodcast #newmusic #nowplaying pickybs.com/2024/11/29/p...

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Picky Bastards Episode 82

On Episode 82 of Picky Bastards we have new releases by Skinny Living, Confidence Man, Leon Bridges and Naima Bock. This month’s classic album is from GZA with Liquid Swords and then Matt tel…

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franslater.bsky.social @franslater.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

First time attending a gig at @avivastudios.bsky.social last night and, honestly, that might be the best sound I've experienced at a show. @fontainesdc.bsky.social were on fire, too. That sound, though! Hard to show in a photo, really.

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franslater.bsky.social @franslater.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

If I remember to post on here, it'll be about the below, so follow me if they're your things: Being a music geek Gigs Books/writing How tiring parenting is Youth voice Mental health Music Being a music geek Gigs Care experience Hating racists Music Tiredness How funny my daughter's manc accent is

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