@franslater.bsky.social
Music bore. Wannabe writer with an unused MA. Youth worker focused on participation and voice. Tired human. Editor at pickybs.com.
Hideous comment. Looked like an awful injury. You might want to delete this
February 11, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Hideous comment. Looked like an awful injury. You might want to delete this
That Evie Wyld was my book of the year. Amazing. What's the album?
December 31, 2024 at 2:23 PM
That Evie Wyld was my book of the year. Amazing. What's the album?
As much as I love a record, that's awful advice.
December 30, 2024 at 1:18 PM
As much as I love a record, that's awful advice.
Blame/thank
December 24, 2024 at 10:39 AM
Blame/thank
Picky Bs has changed you
December 24, 2024 at 10:10 AM
Picky Bs has changed you
Stunning film. Did not expect to be so broken by it, but broken in a good way.
December 24, 2024 at 9:05 AM
Stunning film. Did not expect to be so broken by it, but broken in a good way.
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.
For me, the best album by Soccer Mommy so far. Largely improves my slightly Phoebe Bridgersing her sound, but it works.
December 23, 2024 at 10:01 AM
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.
For me, the best album by Soccer Mommy so far. Largely improves my slightly Phoebe Bridgersing her sound, but it works.
It's another one we covered on the #podcast this year, so have a listen and all that:
open.spotify.com/episode/17Wk...
open.spotify.com/episode/17Wk...
Picky Bastards Episode 80
open.spotify.com
December 23, 2024 at 9:41 AM
It's another one we covered on the #podcast this year, so have a listen and all that:
open.spotify.com/episode/17Wk...
open.spotify.com/episode/17Wk...
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.
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.
December 23, 2024 at 9:39 AM
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.
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.
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...
open.spotify.com/episode/3lVa...
Picky Bastards Episode 79
Picky Bastards · Episode
open.spotify.com
December 23, 2024 at 9:12 AM
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...
open.spotify.com/episode/3lVa...
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.
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.
December 23, 2024 at 9:10 AM
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.
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.
Ha ha. The one time I went to Pure was for a roller disco in freshers week.
December 20, 2024 at 2:53 PM
Ha ha. The one time I went to Pure was for a roller disco in freshers week.
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.
December 8, 2024 at 4:47 PM
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.
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...
Happify - Apps on Google Play
Science-based activities & games to help overcome negative thoughts and stress
play.google.com
December 8, 2024 at 4:46 PM
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...
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...
Inflow ADHD - Apps on Google Play
Manage your ADHD in 5 minutes a day.
play.google.com
December 8, 2024 at 4:43 PM
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...
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...
Finch: Self-Care Pet - Apps on Google Play
Mood journal, habits, self-care tracker, self-love
play.google.com
December 8, 2024 at 4:41 PM
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...
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...
Mental: Strengthen Your Mind - Apps on Google Play
For stress, discipline & focus
play.google.com
December 8, 2024 at 4:39 PM
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...