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Picky Bs @pickybs.com · 28/04/2026

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: pickybs.com/2026/04/22/p...

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Picky Bs @pickybs.com · 28/04/2026

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. pickybs.com/2026/04/22/p...

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Picky Bs @pickybs.com · 27/04/2026

'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: pickybs.com/2026/04/22/p...

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Picky Bs @pickybs.com · 25/04/2026

'Doing something that none other acts on hip-hop are doing.' We covered the By Storm album on Episode 97 of the #podcast: pickybs.com/2026/04/22/p...

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Picky Bs @pickybs.com · 24/04/2026

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...

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Picky Bs @pickybs.com · 23/04/2026

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: pickybs.com/2026/04/22/p...

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Picky Bs @pickybs.com · 23/04/2026

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 pickybs.com/2026/04/22/p...

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Picky Bs @pickybs.com · 22/04/2026

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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Picky Bs @pickybs.com · 21/04/2026

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. pickybs.com/2026/04/21/l...

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Picky Bs @pickybs.com · 27/03/2026

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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Picky Bs @pickybs.com · 26/03/2026

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...

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Picky Bs @pickybs.com · 25/03/2026

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. pickybs.com/2026/03/20/p...

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Picky Bs @pickybs.com · 24/03/2026

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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Picky Bs @pickybs.com · 24/03/2026

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. pickybs.com/2026/03/20/p...

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Picky Bs @pickybs.com · 22/03/2026

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.

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Picky Bs @pickybs.com · 22/03/2026

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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Picky Bs @pickybs.com · 21/03/2026

We discussed the latest @mandyindiana.bsky.social album on Episode 96 of the #podcast: pickybs.com/2026/03/20/p...

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Picky Bs @pickybs.com · 21/03/2026

'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: pickybs.com/2026/03/20/p...

A painting of a road at night, used as the cover for the Geologist album Can I Get a Pack of Camel Lights?

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Picky Bs @pickybs.com · 20/03/2026

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. pickybs.com/2026/03/20/p...

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Picky Bs @pickybs.com · 04/03/2026

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...

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Picky Bs @pickybs.com · 03/03/2026

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...

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Picky Bs @pickybs.com · 02/03/2026

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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Picky Bs @pickybs.com · 01/03/2026

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...

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Picky Bs @pickybs.com · 28/02/2026

'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...

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Picky Bs @pickybs.com · 26/02/2026

'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:

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Picky Bs @pickybs.com · 26/02/2026

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.'

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Picky Bs @pickybs.com · 05/02/2026

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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Picky Bs @pickybs.com · 17/01/2026

Our writers continue to look back on 2025. Here's @ta.burrows with his highlights and lowlights - including @geesebandnyc, @forthoseilove, @rosalia.vt, Spotify and more. pickybs.com/2026/01/17/2...

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Picky Bs @pickybs.com · 31/03/2025

'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...

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Picky Bs @pickybs.com · 24/03/2025

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...

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Picky Bs @pickybs.com · 07/01/2025

'Their album is irresistible.' Our man Matt picks Kneecap as his favourite discovery of 2024: pickybs.com/2025/01/06/t...

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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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Picky Bs @pickybs.com · 06/01/2025

Today we're looking back and forward at the same time - new artists we discovered in 2024 that we hope will do great things in 2025 pickybs.com/2025/01/06/t...

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Picky Bs @pickybs.com · 08/12/2024

‘So impossibly catchy, but so impossibly twee.’ @atkinssam.bsky.social discusses the Skinny Living album on our latest #podcast: pickybs.com/2024/11/29/p...

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