Picky Bastards

Picky Bastards Episode 97

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:27:20 GMT

In Episode 97 of the miserable music podcast, Fran, Matt, and Sam review four more recently released albums and a classic album none of us know. The episode closes, as always, with one of the panel telling you about a band or artist they adore in the 'Why I Love' section.

This month, the new albums are from Mitski, Yebba, By Storm and Altin Gun and the 'classic' is from 10,000 Maniacs. Fran closes the show by telling you why he loves Joy Division. Warning: this episode contains what one of the hosts calls 'their worst music take of all time.'

If you enjoy the show, please do subscribe to the show on your podcast app, give us a nice review, and follow us on Instagram @thepickybastards and Bluesky @pickybs.com.

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Picky Bastards Episode 96

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:16:09 GMT

It's time for the 96th episode of the miserable music podcast, with hosts Matt, Sam, and Fran.

As always, we cover four recently released albums and a classic album that none of us know, before one of the panel tells you all about a band or artist that they adore in the 'Why I Love' section.

This month, we have new releases from Geologist, Ratboys, Dream Nails, and Mandy, Indiana and a classic from Joan Armatrading. Sam closes the episode by telling us why he loves Rihanna (finally).

If you like what you hear, please subscribe to the podcast and give us a nice review on whatever app you use. And you can find us on social media with @thepickybastards on Instagram and @pickybs.com on Bluesky.

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Picky Bastards Episode 95

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 21:10:30 GMT

On Episode 94 of Picky Bastards we are back with hosts Fran, Matt and Sam.

Back for 2026 we are here with a new playlist of albums including a Classic and a Why I Love.

This month's playlist:

Mon Rovia - Bloodline

A$ap Rocky - Don’t Be Dumb

Cavetown - Running With Scissors

Sleaford Mods - The Demise of Planet X

CLASSIC: Wrens - The Meadowlands

Why I Love - Sparks

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Picky Bastards Episode 94

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 22:26:52 GMT

On Episode 94 of Picky Bastards we are back with hosts Fran, Matt and Sam.

It's our Album of the Year 2025 special and we are here to decide definitively which album was the best this year.

This month's playlist:

Jasmine 4.t - You Are The Morning

Clipse - Let God Sort ‘Em Out

Maruja - Pain To Power

Heartworms - Glutton For Punishment

Hayley Williams - Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party

Spiritbox - Tsunami Sea

Bon Iver - Sable, Fable

Jason Isbell - Foxes in the Snow

Oklou - choke enough

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Picky Bastards Episode 93

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:34:54 GMT

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 month's classic album is Folksinger by Dave Van Ronk and then Fran tells us why he loves TORRES.

This month's playlist:

Sigrid - There's Always More That I Could Say

Dave - The Boy Who Played The Harp

Tame Impala - Deadbeat

Just Mustard - WE WERE JUST HERE

Dave Van Ronk - Folksinger

Why I Love... TORRES

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Picky Bastards Episode 92

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 18:46:03 GMT

On Episode 92 of Picky Bastards we are back with hosts Fran, Matt and Sam.

We have new releases by GANS, Kojey Radical, Geese and Purity Ring. This month's classic album is Diana by Diana Ross and then Sam tells us why he loves Golden Hour by Kacey Musgraves.

This month's playlist:

GANS - GOOD FOR THE SOUL

Kojey Radical - Don’t Look Down

Purity Ring - purity ring

Geese - Getting Killed

Diana Ross - Diana

Why I Love: Kacey Musgraves - Golden Hour

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Picky Bastards Episode 91

Sun, 28 Sep 2025 21:42:14 GMT

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 year's Mercury shortlisted albums. We discuss who we think should win and who would be the worst possible winner of the Mercury Prize 2025.

The list includes:

CMAT: ‘EURO-COUNTRY’

Emma-Jean Thackray: ‘Weirdo’

FKA twigs: ‘EUSEXUA’

Fontaines D.C.: ‘Romance’

Jacob Alon: ‘In Limerence’

Joe Webb: ‘Hamstrings & Hurricanes’

Martin Carthy: ‘Transform Me Then Into A Fish’

Pa Salieu: ‘Afrikan Alien’

PinkPantheress: ‘Fancy That’

Pulp: ‘More’

Sam Fender: ‘People Watching’

Wolf Alice: ‘The Clearing’

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Picky Bastards Episode 90

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 21:13:05 GMT

On Episode90 of Picky Bastards we are back with hosts Fran, Matt and Sam.

We have new releases by The Sick Man of Europe, Hayden Pedigo, Big Special and Annahstasia. This month's classic album is Different Light by The Bangles and then Matt tells us why he loves Hidden by These New Puritans.

This month's playlist:

The Sick Man of Europe - The Sick Man of Europe

Hayden Pedigo - I’ve Be Waving as You Drive Away

Big Special - National Average

Annahstasia - Tether

The Bangles - Different Light

These New Puritans - Hidden

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Picky Bastards Episode 89

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 19:21:54 GMT

On Episode 89 of Picky Bastards we are back with hosts Fran, Matt and Sam.

We have new releases by Little Simz, Shura, Mckinley Dixon and Lifeguard. This month's classic album is Lifestylez ov da Poor & Dangerous by Big L and then Fran tells us why he loves Bob Dylan.

This month's playlist:

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

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Picky Bastards Episode 88

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 21:03:31 GMT

On Episode 88 of Picky Bastards we are back with hosts Fran, Matt and Sam.

We have new releases by SENTRIES, Blondshell, Jenny Hval and Model/Actriz. This month's classic album is Amor Prohibido by Selena and then Sam tells us why he loves Take That and Robbie Williams.

This month's playlist:

Blondshell - If You Asked for a Picture

SENTRIES - Gem of the West

Model/Actriz - Pirouette

Jenny Hval - Iris Silver Mist

Selena - Amor Prohibido

Why I Love - Take That & Robbie Williams

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Picky Bastards Episode 87

Fri, 09 May 2025 19:58:06 GMT

On Episode 87 of Picky Bastards we are joined by special guest Rick Larson.

We have new releases by Japanese Breakfast, Greentea Peng, Backxwash and YHWH Nailgun. This month's classic album is Laughing Stock by Talk Talk and then Rick tells us why he loves Double Nickels On The Dime by Minutemen.

This month's playlist:

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

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Picky Bastards Episode 86

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 21:42:07 GMT

On Episode 86 of Picky Bastards we have new releases by Sharon Van Etten, Antony Szmierek, LISA and Everything Is Recorded. This month's classic album is from Willie Nelso with Red Headed Stranger and then Matt tells us why he loves Interpol

This month's playlist:

Sharon Van Etten - Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory

Antony Szmierek - Service Station At The End of the Universe

LISA - Alter Ego

Everything Is Recorded - Richard Russell Is Temporary

Willie Nelson - Red Headed Stranger

Why I Love - Interpol

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Picky Bastards Episode 85

Sun, 02 Mar 2025 20:35:27 GMT

On Episode 85 of Picky Bastards we have new releases by Victoria Canal, FKA Twigs, Ditz and Central Cee. This month's classic album is from Fugazi with The Argument and then Fran tells us why he loves This Is The Kit

This month's playlist:

Victoria Canal - Slowly, It Dawns

FKA Twigs - Eusexua

Ditz - Never Exhale

Central Cee - Can't Rush Greatness

Fugazi- The Argument

Why I Love - This is the Kit

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Picky Bastards Episode 84

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 19:37:04 GMT

On Episode 84 of Picky Bastards we have new releases by Franz Ferdinand, Moonchild Sanelly, Ethel Cain and Lambrini Girls. This month's classic album is from Rufus Wainwright with Want One and then Sam tells us why he loves Rahim Redcar/Christine and the Queens.

This month's playlist:

Ethel Cain - Perverts

Franz Ferdinand - The Human Fear

Moonchild Sanelly - Full Moon

Lambrini Girls - Who Let The Dogs Out

Rufus Wainwright - Want One

Why I Love - Redcar/Christine and the Queens

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Picky Bastards Episode 83

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 19:30:45 GMT

It's time for the 2024 Album of the Year episode of Picky Bastards podcast.Our three regular hosts have each chosen their own album of the year as well as two other records that have appeared on other critics lists. So we argue, rave about and disagree on albums by the likes of BIG SPECIAL, The Cure, Kim Deal, Billie Eilish and St. Vincent.

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Picky Bastards Episode 82

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 21:39:29 GMT

Each month the miserable music podcast hosts review 4 recently released albums and a 'classic' that none of us know. We then close the episode with the 'Why I Love' section, where one of the hosts introduces a band or artist they adore.

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 tells us why he loves At the Drive In.

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Picky Bastards Episode 81

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 17:55:48 GMT

It's Episode 81 of Picky Bastards, the miserable music podcast. This month's playlist includes new releases by Blossoms, Floating Points, Nilüfer Yanya and The Waeve. This month's classic album is Either/Or by Elliot Smith and then host Fran tells us why he loves The Prodigy.

Which albums were your favourites from the playlist?

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Picky Bastards Episode 80

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 19:17:33 GMT

On Episode 80 of Picky Bastards, we have new releases from Personal Trainer, Melt Banana, Hinds and Pom Poko. This month's classic album is A Trick of the Tail by Genesis and then host Sam tells us why he loves Treats by Sleigh Bells.

Which albums were your favourites from the playlist?

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Picky Bastards Episode 79

Mon, 26 Aug 2024 14:08:05 GMT

It's our yearly Mercury Music Prize episode of the Picky Bastards podcast. This year James Spearing joins the bastards and we talk through, argue and kick off about the 12 albums shortlisted for the Mercury Prize 2024.

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Picky Bastards Episode 78

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 16:51:37 GMT

On Episode 78, we have new releases from Kneecap, Lola Young, Goat Girl and Megan Thee Stallion. This month's classic album is Screaming for Vengeance by Judas Priest. Matt also tells us why he loves Bauhaus, which albums did you enjoy from this month's playlist?

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Picky Bastards Episode 77

Sat, 27 Jul 2024 09:40:54 GMT

On Episode 77 this month, we have new releases from Beth Gibbons, Bring Me The Horizon, Richard Hawley and The Lovely Eggs. This month's classic album is World of Echo by Arthur Russell. Fran tells us why he loves The Twilight Sad, but which other albums did the bastards think were worth your time this month.

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Picky Bastards Episode 76

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 09:43:01 GMT

This month, we have new releases from Still House Plants, Cadence Weapon, Blue Bendy, and A Certain Ratio and a 'classic' from Liz Phair. Listen to find out which of those albums Sam says is 'the worst thing you've ever made me listen to.' And then listen to Sam tell us why Florence and the Machine is the best thing he has ever made us listen to.

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Picky Bastards Episode 75

Wed, 08 May 2024 08:25:18 GMT

The miserable music podcast returns with more questionable opinions from at least 2 of the 3 hosts. Albums discussed this month are from Kim Gordon, Adrianne Lenker, Gossip, and Waxahatchee with a classic from Tom Waits. Matt then closes the episode by talking about the Gil Scott Heron and Jamie xx album in our 'Why I Love' section.

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Picky Bastards Episode 74

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 13:24:05 GMT

Yep. It's the miserable music podcast, again. And to make it even more miserable than usual, Fran will be discussing Radiohead in this month's Why I Love section (tune in to see if he can convince you that they aren't miserable after all). New releases discussed this month are from IDLES, serpentwithfeet, Allie X, and Everything Everything and the classic is from Otis Redding. Get it all in your ears. Immediately.

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Picky Bastards Episode 73

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 14:28:19 GMT

The miserable music podcast returns for Episode 73. This month, Matt, Sam, and Fran chose to review new releases from NewDad, Angry Blackmen, Future Islands, and Frank Carter and the Rattlesnakes and a classic LP from Chaka Khan. As always, we close the episode with our Why I Love section - this month, Sam tells us why he is such a big fan of Bjork.

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Picky Bastards Episode 72

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 14:37:57 GMT

Welcome to our first episode of 2024. We argue about newly released albums from SPRINTS, Bill Ryder-Jones, Kali Uchis, and The Vaccines and a classic from Between The Buried and Me before Matt closes out the episode by telling us why he loves The Maccabees. New year, same miserable music podcast.

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Picky Bastards Episode 71

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 16:59:24 GMT

Join the miserable music podcast as we discuss some of the most loved albums of 2023.

We reveal our own personal picks for the best LP of the year while also letting you know what we think of those chosen by publications such as Rough Trade, Stereogum, Mojo, and more. Get it in your ears.

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Picky Bastards Episode 70

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 08:38:56 GMT

70 episodes in, and we're still here moaning about music. This month's new releases up for discussion are from Cherry Glazerr, The Streets, Sampha, and Wilco and we have a classic from DMX. Then Fran closes out the episode by telling you why he loves Hurray For The Riff Raff.

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Picky Bastards Episode 69

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 15:41:51 GMT

After a brief hiatus, Fran, Sam, and Matt return with another episode of the miserable music podcast. Each month we discuss four recent releases, a classic album, and one of us introduces a band or artist in our Why I Love section.

This month's recent releases are from Noname, Be Your Own Pet, Art School Girlfriend and Genesis Owusu and the classic is from Missy Elliot. Will Sam finally get us into country music by introducing Chris Stapleton? Listen to find out.

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Picky Bastards Episode 68

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 09:35:33 GMT

It's that time of year again. The Picky Bastards get together to discuss their hopes, fears, and wild predictions in the build up to the announcement of this year's Mercury Prize winner.

As Sam, Matt, and Fran are joined by guest host Tom Burrows, listen to them get it wrong, get overexcited, and have some of the biggest disagreements in the history of the podcast. Enjoy.

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Picky Bastards Episode 67

Thu, 10 Aug 2023 13:57:36 GMT

Yet another episode of the miserable music podcast for your earholes. Fran, Matt, and Sam cover new releases from Anohni and the Johnsons, Grian Chatten, Olivia Dean, and PVRIS and a classic from Frank Zappa. Matt closes the episode by talking Bloc Party in our monthly 'Why I Love' section. Enjoy.

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Picky Bastards Episode 66

Fri, 21 Jul 2023 10:21:46 GMT

Sam, Matt, and Fran are back with the 66th episode of the miserable music podcast. Each month we review/argue about 4 recently released albums and a classic album none of us know, before one of us closes the episode with our Why I Love section.

This month's recent releases are from Genghar, Jayda G, Foo Fighters, and Miya Folick and the classic is from Hole. Fran closes the episode by telling you why he loves Eminem.

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Picky Bastards Episode 65

Thu, 22 Jun 2023 18:53:50 GMT

Matt, Fran, and Sam are back for another episode of the miserable music podcast. Every month we cover four recently released albums and a classic, and this month they're from Benefits, Kara Jackson, LA Priest, Squrl, and Tori Amos.

Sam closes out the episode with our monthly Why I Love section, as he tells you about his musical journey with a little known artist called Madonna.

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Picky Bastards Episode 64

Mon, 22 May 2023 09:00:19 GMT

The miserable music podcast returns for Episode 64. The recent releases up for discussion this month are from Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Lankum, Boygenius and Daniel Caesar and the classic is from Augustus Pablo. Matt finishes out the episode with our monthly Why I Love section, and this month he focuses on Brighton legend Fatboy Slim. Get it in your ears.

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Picky Bastards Episode 63

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 13:24:28 GMT

The miserable music podcast returns for its 63rd episode as hosts Matt, Sam, and Fran are joined by fellow Picky Bastards writer Will Collins. This month's recently released albums are from Caroline Polachek, Paramore, Gracie Abrams, and Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs and the classic is from Guided By Voices. As always, we close out the episode with our Why I Love section - this month with Will, telling us why he loves Leonard Cohen. There's a rumour going round that the hosts weren't actually that miserable this month - you'll have to listen to find out if it's true.

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Picky Bastards Episode 62

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 09:01:35 GMT

Episode 62 of the miserable music podcast is ready for your ears. Fran, Matt, and Sam argue about recently released albums from Samia, SG Lewis, John Frusciante, and F*cked Up and a classic from Sonic Youth. Fran closes out the episode by talking about indie/folk trio Daughter in our monthly 'Why I Love' section. Get listening.

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Picky Bastards Episode 61

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 08:35:23 GMT

Join us for the first standard miserable music podcast of 2023. We managed to find 4 new releases to cover during the barren December/January spell, so tune in to hear what we thought of albums from Ab Soul, Leland Whitty, C.S. Armstrong, and Margo Price. This month's classic is from Mary J Blige before Sam tells us why he loves Jessie Ware to close out the episode.

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Picky Bastards Episode 60

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 08:46:05 GMT

Episode 60 of the miserable music podcast is here. Listen to Matt, Sam, and Fran as they discuss their favourite albums of 2022 as well as arguing about the Albums of the Year picked by a bunch of other publications. Albums discussed include those from Alvvays, Infinity Knives, Kae Tempest, Shygirl, Grace Ives, Rosalia, Jack White, Soul Glo, and Black Country, New Road. Have a listen, then tell us how wrong we are over @PickyBastards. Happy New Year.

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Arctic Monkeys - The Car

Sat, 03 Dec 2022 15:41:07 GMT

Join us for our second Picky Bastards Mini Podcast, a series in which members from across our team will get together to discuss a single album at a time.

Today, it’s Matt and Fran putting their friendship on the line to discuss The Car by Arctic Monkeys. Both have been huge fans of the band in the past, but opinions differ on the trajectory of their career as a whole. Will they come to agreement when discussing the band's 7th studio album? Probably not.

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Picky Bastards Episode 59

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 10:15:51 GMT

Do you like music? Reviews? Moany hosts with no expertise? Then welcome to the 59th episode of the miserable music podcast.

Fran, Sam, and Matt discuss recent releases from Madison Cunningham, Sudan Archives, The Beths, and Ashley McBryde (or Alison McBryde, if you're Matt) and a classic from the one and only Elvis Presley. Then Matt closes out the episode with our Why I Love section, this time focusing on Linkin Park.

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Picky Bastards Episode 58

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 06:14:24 GMT

The miserable music podcast returns for its 58th episode. Join Matt, Sam, and Fran as they review/argue about recently released albums from Black Thought and Danger Mouse, Julia Jacklin, Royskopp, and Cheekface and a classic from Method Man and Redman. And then listen to Fran discuss Bob Marley as he closes out the episode with our 'Why I Love' section. Get your ears around it.

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Picky Bastards Episode 57

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 06:33:00 GMT

It's time for our annual Mercury Prize special, the episode where we make incorrect predictions and share our unrealistic hopes for this year's shortlist.

The miserable music podcast hosts are joined by special guest James Spearing this time. Tune in to hear who we want to win, who we think will win what we enjoyed discovering, and which album would make us sick to the stomach if it took the prize.

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Picky Bastards Episode 56

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 20:57:55 GMT

The miserable music podcast is here for its 56th episode. As always, we cover four recent releases and one 'classic' album, before one of us introduces a band or artist in our 'Why I Love' section.

This month's new releases are from E L U C I D, MUNA, Hercules and Love Affair and TV Priest and the classic is from KD Lang. We end with an emotional Why I Love as Sam discusses his connection to George Michael.

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Angel Olsen - Big Time

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 09:09:23 GMT

Join us for our very first Picky Bastards Mini Podcast, a series in which members from across our team will get together to discuss a single album.

Kicking us off, it's Sam and Fran with their thoughts on Big Time by Angel Olsen. Fran is already a massive Angel fan while Sam still needs convincing - tune in to find out what they made of her latest effort.

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Picky Bastards Episode 55

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 18:22:32 GMT

This month's miserable music podcast sees regular bastards Matt, Sam, and Fran joined by an extremely special guest in the form of Fat Roland.

Come along and listen to them discuss four recent releases from Ethel Cain, Post Malone, Polica, and Moderat and a classic LP from Depeche Mode.

Special guest Fat Roland covers this month's Why I Love section as he waxes lyrical about Orbital. Get your ears on it.

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Picky Bastards Episode 54

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 06:06:38 GMT

54 episodes of the miserable music podcast, and here we still are. This month's four newly released albums up for discussion are from Tomberlin, Bob Vylan, Arcade Fire, and Tanka And The Bangs while the classic comes from Aesop Rock. As always, we end with our slightly less miserable 'Why I Love' section and this month we have Matt talk about why he loves The Knife.

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Picky Bastards Episode 53

Tue, 17 May 2022 05:48:58 GMT

The miserable music podcast returns for its 53rd episode. Regular hosts Fran, Sam, and Matt are joined by guest Lisa Whiteman as they review/argue about recent releases from Wet Leg, Denzel Curry, Koffee, and Placebo. This month's classic is from The Doors and Lisa tells us a very emotional story about why she loves Augustines. Don't miss this one.

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Picky Bastards Episode 52

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 06:34:35 GMT

Come join the miserable music podcast hosts as we argue about recently released albums from The Weather Station, Shamir, SASAMI, and Melt Yourself Down. The classic album up for discussion this month is from Death Cab For Cutie before Fran talks Angel Olsen in our regular Why I Love section!

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Picky Bastards Episode 51

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 06:43:08 GMT

As the miserable music podcast trundles forward, Sam, Matt, and Fran argue about new releases from Orlando Weeks, Red Vox, FKA Twigs, and Yard Act. This month's classic album is from Aretha Franklin and Sam will end the episode by telling you why he loves Lady Gaga. If you want uneducated music opinions, we've got you.

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Picky Bastards Episode 50 - The Albums We Should Have Covered But Didn't

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 13:32:59 GMT

Can you believe we've been blathering on for 50 episodes of the miserable music podcast? We can't. To celebrate half a century, we look back at some of the albums we should have covered but didn't in the five years we've been putting our poison into your earholes. We discuss releases from Cardi B, Bartees Strange, Ibeyi, Nilufer Yanya, Ibibio Sound Machine, Lizzo, Jay Z, Caroline Polachek, and Rosalia. Come and celebrate with us.

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Picky Bastards - Best Albums of 2021

Sat, 01 Jan 2022 18:36:49 GMT

Sam, Matt, and Fran get together for a special episode of the miserable music podcast looking at some of the best (ish) albums of 2021. They name their albums of the year and argue about those picked by publications from around the world.

Albums discussed on this episode are from Wolf Alice, The War On Drugs, Cassandra Jenkins, Turnstile, Jazmine Sullivan, Tyler The Creator, Anna B Savage, The Bug, and Aya.

Which album will the bastards name as the podcast's Album of the Year?

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Picky Bastards Episode 48

Sun, 05 Dec 2021 21:28:49 GMT

In this month's miserable music podcast, Sam, Matt, and Fran are getting bastardy about new releases from Finneas, Natalie Hemby, Joy Crookes, and Lonely Guest. Boards of Canada have the latest classic album up for debate before Mr Matt Paul tells you all why he loves Paul Weller. Get it in your ears.

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Picky Bastards Episode 47

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 20:30:52 GMT

Sam Atkins becomes a full time host of the miserable music podcast from Episode 47 onwards. Listen to him immediately ramp up the disagreements as him, Matt, and Fran discuss new releases from Lil Nas X, Cold War Kids, Amyl and the Sniffers and Injury Reserve. This month's classic album is from Karen Dalton and Fran will end the episode by telling you why he loves Roots Manuva.

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Picky Bastards Episode 46

Fri, 01 Oct 2021 20:54:47 GMT

As Picky Bastards founder Nick Parker bids a sad farewell to the miserable music podcast, we welcome editor Tom Burrows back to the show as a guest. Listen to the bastards say goodbye to Nick by telling him he's wrong about albums from Little Simz, Turnstile, quickly, quickly, Lorde, and Cocteau Twins. Tom closes out the episode by telling us why he loves Nicholas Jaar.

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Picky Bastards Episode 45

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 06:53:21 GMT

Join the miserable music podcast for our yearly moan about the Mercury Prize. To make things for confusing than ever, Fran returns from paternity leave at the same time as Nick misses as episode for the first time ever. But Fran, Sam, and Matt still do plenty of arguing about the shortlist, so make sure to put your ears around it.

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Picky Bastards Episode 44

Sat, 14 Aug 2021 08:21:04 GMT

Matt and Nick welcome guest host James this time around, so we can rip apart lots of music, including Dean Blunt, Kele, Laura Mvula and Stubborn Heart, and then a classic from Janet Jackson. James then talks about his obsession with New Young Pony Club.

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Picky Bastards Podcast Episode 43

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 07:18:48 GMT

Matt and Nick welcome guest host Sam onto this 43rd Episode of our endlessly angry rant about music. This time around, we talk about Adrian Younge, Rostam, Gruff Rhys, Marina, and a classic from Stevie Nicks! Then Sam tells us why he loves Janelle Monae.

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Picky Bastards Episode 42

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 07:14:07 GMT

A sad day! This 42nd episode of the miserable podcast is Fran's last for a while (he's off on paternity leave for a bit), so join us for the aggressive and angry send off, when Fran, Matt and Nick kick-off about new albums from Squid, Tony Allen, Porter Robinson, McKinley Dixon, and a classic from Minnie Riperton. Then Fran tells us about why he loves John Smith.

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Picky Bastards Episode 41

Sun, 16 May 2021 09:18:47 GMT

It's another episode of the miserable music podcast. Listen to Fran, Matt, and Nick make noises about new releases from Nick Cave and Warren Ellis, The Body, The Antlers, and Dry Cleaning and a 'classic' album from Dr Octagon. To end the episode, Matt introduces Bombay Bicycle Club in our 'Why I Love' segment.

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Picky Bastards Episode 40

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 08:26:59 GMT

It's the 40th episode of the miserable music podcast. And today, we are being anything but miserable. To celebrate turning the big 4-0 we are looking back at the best albums we have discovered and listened to on the podcast, including LPs from Kano, Big Thief, Oddisee, Julia Jacklin, Sharon Van Etten, Little Simz, Saba, IDLES, Brittany Howard, Noname, Kiasmos, and Mount Eerie.

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Picky Bastards Episode 39

Sun, 21 Mar 2021 18:02:54 GMT

The miserable music podcast returns after a short break as Nick, Matt, and Fran fall out about recent releases from Girlhood, R.A.P. Ferreira, Viagra Boys, and The Avalanches and a classic album from Deep Purple before Nick tells you all why he loves a little known guitarist by the name of Jimi Hendrix.

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Picky Bastards Episode 38

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 11:38:53 GMT

In Episode 38 of the miserable music podcast, we look back at our favourite albums from 2020 and get to know the albums chosen by other publications as the year's best. Albums argued about are from Quelle Chris and Chris Ryan, Fleet Foxes, Cornershop, Phoebe Bridgers, Chloe x Halle, Taylor Swift, Car Seat Headrest, Open Mike Eagle, and Poppy. Get it in your ears.

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Picky Bastards Episode 37

Sun, 20 Dec 2020 11:14:23 GMT

Will the miserable music podcast be any less miserable over the festive season? Probably not. Nick, Matt, and Fran argue about new releases from Jean Dawson, Conway the Machine, Tom Vek, and Busta Rhymes and a classic album from Mazzy Star. To end the episode, Fran tells us why he loves David Bowie.

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Picky Bastards Episode 36

Thu, 26 Nov 2020 09:45:31 GMT

Join us for the 36th episode of the miserly music podcast. Recent releases discussed this time are from Bright Eyes, Deftones, Sufjan Stevens, and Alicia Keys. We travel back to the 1940s for the classic this month in the form of Woody Guthrie and his Dust Bowl Ballads, and Matt tells us why he loves Dizzee Rascal.

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Picky Bastards Episode 35

Sun, 25 Oct 2020 09:53:09 GMT

This month's episode of the miserly music podcast sees Fran, Matt, and Nick discuss recent releases from Disclosure, Che Noir, Sevdeliza, and Protomartyr. The classic is a 30 year old album from Jane's Addiction and Nick tells us all why he loves the Super Furry Animals.

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Picky Bastards Episode 34

Sun, 13 Sep 2020 08:44:41 GMT

Sam Atkins joins the miserable music podcast hosts to take part in their arguments about this year's Mercury Prize Shortlist. We tell you what we discovered, what we hated, who we think will win, and who we want to win. Shortlisted albums are from Laura Marling, Dua Lipa, Porridge Radio, Sports Team, Kano, Anna Meredith, Georgia, Lanterns on the Lake, Moses Boyd, Charli XCX, Stormzy, and Michael Kiwanuka.

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Picky Bastards Episode 33

Sun, 09 Aug 2020 09:08:01 GMT

The miserable music podcast returns. Fran, Nick, and Matt are joined by fellow pickybs.com editor James Spearing as he tells us why he loves Miles Davis. This month's classic album is from Marine Girls and we argue over new releases from Bob Dylan, Arca, Chris Keys and Quelle Chris, and MJ Cole.

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Picky Bastards Episode 32

Sat, 11 Jul 2020 09:06:47 GMT

It's a surprisingly cordial episode of Picky Bastards as the miserable music review podcast turns 32. Recently released articles up for discussion are from Run The Jewels, LA Priest, Medhane, and Yves Tumor, the classic is from Jill Scott, and Fran tells you all why he loves Tracy Chapman. Get it in your ears.

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Picky Bastards Episode 31

Sun, 14 Jun 2020 09:43:34 GMT

It's the 31st episode of the miserable music podcast, hosted by Nick, Matt, and Fran. Today they moan and whinge (and sometimes says nice things) about recent releases from Fiona Apple, The Strokes, Rina Sawayama, and EOB. They disagree over the classic from Yoko Ono. And then Matt tells us why he loves Jay Z.

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Picky Bastards Episode 30

Sun, 17 May 2020 09:14:36 GMT

It's miserable music podcast time again, as Fran, Nick, and Matt continue to solider on with their opinions on music all while on lockdown in separate locations. Recent releases discussed in their 30th episode are from Porridge Radio, Brooke Bentham, Jessie Reyez, and Childish Gambino. This month's classic is from Neil Young and Nick closes out the episode by telling you why he loves The Horrors.

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Picky Bastards Episode 29

Sun, 05 Apr 2020 10:23:40 GMT

Matt, Nick, and Fran return for ANOTHER bloody episode of the miserable music podcast. This month's recent releases are from Grimes, HMLTD, Against All Logic, and Squarepusher. The classic is Kick by INXS, and Fran tells you all why he loves Aldous Harding. IN. YOUR. EARS. NOW.

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Picky Bastards Episode 28

Sat, 14 Mar 2020 14:50:37 GMT

Fran, Matt, and Nick return for the 28th episode of the miserable music podcast. Recently released albums up for argument today are from Bonny Light Horseman, Sampa the Great, Liturgy, and Chelsea Wolfe. The classic is from Chance the Rapper, before Matt tells us why he loves Metronomy. Get it in your ears.

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Picky Bastards - Best Albums of 2019

Sun, 26 Jan 2020 09:43:37 GMT

The miserable music podcast hosts return to discuss their favourite albums of 2019 and those chosen by several other music publications. They then vote on a top 3 from the list. Albums up for discussion are from Clipping, Weyes Blood, Ari Lennox, Self Esteem, Brittany Howard, Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, WH Lung, and 100 Gecs. Get it in your ears.

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Picky Bastards - Album of the Decade

Sat, 14 Dec 2019 13:14:10 GMT

The miserable music podcast welcomes Sam Atkins on board for this very special episode in which we declare our album of the decade. 15 writers from pickybs.com chose their favourite album of the last ten years, and we give them all a once over before declaring what we all voted as our collective top five. Albums featured are from Kendrick Lamar, Alt J, Augustines, Beck, Kate Tempest, Laura Marling, Snowmine, Bon Iver, Kiasmos, Father John Misty, PJ Harvey, Fionn Regan, and Beyonce. Expect slightly less arguing than usual.

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Picky Bastards Episode 25

Sun, 10 Nov 2019 11:46:17 GMT

The Picky Bastards are back for the 25th episode of their miserable music podcast. Joined by pickybs.com writer Tom Burrows, they argue about new releases from One True Pairing, Burna Boy, JPEGMAFIA, and the ridiculously named Microwave. This month's classic is from Silver Jews and Tom tells us why he loves St Vincent.

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Picky Bastards Episode 24

Mon, 07 Oct 2019 20:15:17 GMT

Episode 24 of the miserable music podcast sees Fran, Matt, and Nick discuss (disagree about) recently released albums from The Futureheads, Rapsody, The Murder Capital, and Lana Del Ray. This month's classic is from Bruce Springsteen, and Nick tells us why he loves FKA Twigs.

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Picky Bastards Episode 23

Sat, 27 Jul 2019 09:26:09 GMT

The miserable music podcast hosts are joined by author, editor, and Bookmunch maestro Pete Wild while they discuss new releases from Slowthai, Fujiya and Miyaga, Kate Tempest, and Mac De Marco. This month's classic is from The 13th Floor Elevators and Pete tells us all why he loves Marc Mulcahy.

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Picky Bastards Episode 22

Sun, 23 Jun 2019 10:23:14 GMT

We're back for Episode 22 of the miserable music podcast. Listen to us argue over recent releases from PUP, Kevin Abstract, Deptford Goth, and Local Natives. Our classic album this month is Rihanna's Rated R. And then Fran tells you all why he loves hip-hop legend Tupac Shakur.

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Picky Bastards Episode 21

Sun, 19 May 2019 09:11:45 GMT

In Episode 21 we are joined by lead singer of Silent Laika, and star of hip hop outfit Maroc, Lewis Parker. Lewis tells us why he loves Red Dragon by CTM, picks ABBA's Arrival as this month's classic album, and Dave's Psychodrama as his new release. The other new releases discussed are from Lucy Rose, American Football, and These New Puritans. Expect a lot of moaning.

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Picky Bastards Podcast - Episode 20

Sun, 28 Apr 2019 18:51:32 GMT

The Picky Bastards return for their TWENTIETH episode. Recent album releases argued about are from Little Simz, Solange, Meat Puppets, and Du Blonde. The classic this month is from Devo. And Matt tells us why he loves Willy Mason. And if you don't hate them by the end of the episode, you can check out more from the Picky Bastards at pickybs.com.

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Picky Bastards Episode 19

Tue, 19 Mar 2019 19:25:27 GMT

Matt, Nick, and Fran return to insult albums you love. And be nice about some other albums. Maybe. This month's recent releases are from The Twilight Sad, Earl Sweatshirt, Sharon Van Etten, and Fidlar, the classic is from somebody called Prince (who?) and Nick tells us all why he loves Talking Heads.

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Picky Bastards Episode 18

Mon, 25 Feb 2019 22:14:29 GMT

Episode 18 of the miserable music podcast sees Matt, Nick, and Fran talking about some of the best albums of 2018. Each Picky Bastards picks their album of the year, and we argue over those chosen by six of the biggest music publications. Albums discussed are from IDLES, Mitski, Mastersystem, Tirzah, Young Fathers, Khadja Bonet, Lets Eat Grandma, Low, Christine and the Queens, and Daughters.

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Picky Bastards Episode 17

Sat, 05 Jan 2019 13:57:20 GMT

This month's edition of the miserable music podcast has the Picky Bastards fighting over recently released albums from Thom Yorke, Jerry Paper, Julia Holter, and mewithoutyou. The classic this month is Feist's The Reminder, and guest Picky Bastard Mike Hull tells us why he loves Can's Tago Mago.

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Picky Bastards Episode 16

Sat, 01 Dec 2018 11:31:29 GMT

The Picky Bastards return with their miserable music review show. This month Nick, Matt, and Fran fight over new(ish) albums from NoName, Black Belt Eagle Scout, Moses Sumney, and Anna Calvi. The classic this month is Erykah Badu's Baduizm. And to close out the episode, Fran tells us why he loves Frightened Rabbit and what the band means to him.

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Picky Bastards Episode 15

Mon, 05 Nov 2018 20:22:15 GMT

Episode 15 of the miserable music podcast sees Fran, Matt, and Nick pretend to like each other while discussing new albums from IDLES, Blood Orange, Big Red Machine, and U.S. Girls. This month's classic is Life's Too Good by The Sugarcubes and Matt finishes things off by telling us why he loves LCD Soundsystem.

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Picky Bastards Episode 14

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 20:35:51 GMT

Episode 14 sees Matt, Nick, and Fran fight about new music from IAMDDB, Tim Heidecker, Dirty Projectors, and The Coup. The classic album is from Black Sabbath and Nick tells us why he loves Pavement. Get it in your ears. A music review podcast with added miserable.

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Picky Bastards - Mercury Music Prize Special

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 19:30:47 GMT

Picky Bastards Podcast is back with a surprise episode focusing on the 2018 Mercury Music Prize. Matt, Nick, and Fran are joined (again) by special guest Sam to tell you who they want to win, who they think will win, which winner would make their blood boil, and who was the best artist they discovered. Expect arguments and obnoxious alarm sounds. Enjoy.

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Picky Bastards Episode 12

Wed, 22 Aug 2018 17:33:50 GMT

Episode 12 of Picky Bastards sees Sam Atkins, music blogger and all round good chap, join the usual crew of Fran, Nick, and Matt. Sam chose one new release, a classic album, and an artist he loves this month and presented us with Arctic Monkeys' latest, Trio by Dolly Parton, Emmy Lou Harris, and Linda Ronstadt, and a playlist to introduce Robyn. Other albums discussed are by Saba, Everything is Recorded, and King Krule. Come and listen to us fight and get things wrong for an hour.

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Picky Bastards Episode 11

Fri, 01 Jun 2018 09:25:33 GMT

Episode 11 of Picky Bastards sees Nick, Matt, and Fran arguing over new music from Mount Eerie, Jean Grae and Quelle Chris, Wye Oak, and Screaming Females. This month's classic album is Ready to Die by The Notorious B.I.G. And we close out the show with Fran telling us why he loves Nadine Shah. Come find us at @PickyBastards to tell us how ridiculously wrong we are about everything!

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Picky Bastards Episode 10

Tue, 01 May 2018 06:19:26 GMT

Episode 10 of Picky Bastards sees Matt, Nick, and Fran take an imaginary (and very early) trip to End of the Road Festival. We discuss new music with albums from Gruff Rhys, Protomartyr, Soccer Mommy, and Ezra Furman. This month's classic album is I Can Hear The Heart Beating as one by Yo La Tengo, and Matt tells us why he loves Big Thief. All artists will appear at End of The Road 2018.

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Picky Bastards Episode 9

Sun, 01 Apr 2018 09:37:43 GMT

3 Picky Bastards get together to argue about new music, look back at a classic album, and introduce an artist one of the loves. This month's new albums are by Rhye, The GO! Team, Princess Nokia, and Jay Som. The classic in Nick Drake's Five Leaves Left. And Nick Parker tells us why he loves Dinosaur Jr. With added disagreement...

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Picky Bastards Episode 8

Sun, 04 Mar 2018 22:20:41 GMT

Episode 8 of music review podcast Picky Bastards sees the introduction of a new picky bastard and discussions of recently released albums from Shame, Glen Hansard, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, and Xiu Xiu. We also get to grips with Nas's 90s classic Illmatic and Fran tells us why he loves Skunk Anansie.

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Picky Bastards Episode 7 (Albums of 2017)

Sat, 27 Jan 2018 11:19:13 GMT

In Episode 7 of the Picky Bastards Podcast, Nick, Nirmal, and Fran discuss their albums of the year and those chosen by Deep Cuts, The New York Times, and The Guardian. Expect to hear arguments and love ins about Valerie June, The National, Father John Misty, St Vincent, Residente, Somi, Oxbow, SZA, and Kendrick Lemar.

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Picky Bastards Episode 6

Mon, 13 Nov 2017 20:01:33 GMT

Episode 6 of the Picky Bastards sees Nick, Nirmal, and Fran fight over new music from Ghostpoet, QOTSA, Daughter, and Liars and a classic album by MBV. And to end it all Nick tells us why he loves Quasi's Featuring Birds. A music podcast with no actual music but a fair amount of arguing.

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Picky Bastards Episode 5

Sat, 07 Oct 2017 11:36:44 GMT

This episode’s new albums are:

Marika Hackman’s “I’m Not Your Man”
James McAlister’s “Planetarium”
Algiers, “The Underside of Power”
and Pallbearer’s “Heartless”

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Picky Bastards Episode 4

Sat, 29 Jul 2017 14:34:29 GMT

Nirmal, Nick and Fran, the Picky Bastards, discuss new releases from Thundercat, (Sandy) Alex G, Sylvan Esso, and Perfume Genius. This month's classic is Madvillain and Fran introduces The National.

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Picky Bastards Episode 3 (Green Man Special)

Sun, 04 Jun 2017 14:45:22 GMT

Nirmal, Nick and Fran, the Picky Bastards, discuss new releases from Anna Merideth, Timber Timbre, BadBadNotGood, and Julia Jacklin. We also talk about Lift to Experience classic Texas Jerusalem Crossroads album, and Nick introduces PJ Harvey.

The artists are all playing the Green Man festival in August.

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Picky Bastards Episode 2

Sat, 29 Apr 2017 17:06:12 GMT

Nirmal, Nick and Fran, the Picky Bastards, discuss new releases from Idles, Sampa the Great, Loyle Carner, and Hurray for the Riff Raff. We also talk about XTC's classic Skylarking album, and Nirmal introduces Neutral Milk Hotel.

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Picky Bastards Episode 1

Tue, 21 Mar 2017 19:18:33 GMT

Nirmal, Nick and Fran, the Picky Bastards, discuss new releases from Oddisee, Elbow, and The XX. We also talk about Bjork's classic Biophilia album, and Fran introduces Nirmal and Nick to a playlist he's put together by The Tallest Man on Earth.

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