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 Hosted on Acast. Se...
Jul 11, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 89
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 Hosted on Acast...
Jun 13, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 88
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 Stoc...
May 09, 2025•57 min•Ep. 87
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...
Apr 02, 2025•59 min•Ep. 86
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 02, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 85
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 Hosted on Acast. S...
Feb 05, 2025•53 min•Ep. 84
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 20, 2024•58 min•Ep. 83
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...
Nov 28, 2024•48 min•Ep. 82
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? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 30, 2024•55 min•Ep. 81
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? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 25, 2024•49 min•Season 1Ep. 80
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 26, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 79
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 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?...
Aug 14, 2024•59 min•Ep. 78
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 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 ...
Jul 27, 2024•56 min•Season 1Ep. 77
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. 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 ...
Jun 05, 2024•56 min•Season 1Ep. 76
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 08, 2024•52 min•Season 1Ep. 75
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 10, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 74
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 01, 2024•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 73
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 31, 2024•57 min•Season 1Ep. 72
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 15, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 71
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 21, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 70
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...
Oct 26, 2023•56 min•Season 1Ep. 69
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 30, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 68
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 10, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 67
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 21, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 66
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 22, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 65
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 22, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 64
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 actual...
Apr 17, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 63
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 01, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 62
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 30, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 61
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...
Jan 01, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 60
