Author Archives: The Old Punk
MOVED!!!
I now have my very own domain (although I’ll leave this one up for emergencies) – I just couldn’t resist the urge to use my own design, and it also allows me to host and share downloads temporarily should any … Continue reading
excess all areas
I like to fool myself into believing that I’ve got my finger on the pulse, sonically speaking. But, to be honest, underneath it all I’m aware of just how much self-deception is going on. The fact of the matter is … Continue reading
hot off the presses
Just a quickie…Punk Torrents will be open for registration from sometime around teatime today until Sunday eve. It’s free, it’s friendly and it’s full of moist musical morsels. And thanks to Burke for this email: I just wanted to say … Continue reading
a bit of housekeeping
Over the next few days (or, more likely, months), I intend to take front and back photos of the covers of all of my albums and singles uploaded here. I’m also going to take one of the label, whichever side … Continue reading
won’t somebody please think of the children?!
On a slightly-different-but-still-related tack to the post directly below, we had another international sports-and-socialising tournament over the August bank holiday earlier this year to celebrate our club’s 15th birthday. Over a thousand people turned up for a weekend of ball-related … Continue reading
a friendly request
A couple of the Blogger bloggers in my side bar don’t allow comments from non-Blogger bloggers. I’ve grabbed a few things from their excellent uploads but I can’t leave a thanks without signing up for a Blogger account. I can … Continue reading
re-open for business
Punk Torrents has opened up registration again. I don’t know how long this will last for (in recent times it’s been 24 hours), so you may want to register quick if you want to jump on the BitTorrent bandwagon. If … Continue reading
(sub)human evolution
Subhumans – Internal Riot Bluurg Records More than twenty years on from their last studio release, the boys from Wessex have at last managed to drag their arses from the primordial punk slime to give us what we’ve all been … Continue reading
smokey cider casserole
A recipe perfect for the winter months (with a small glass of cider into the bargain). Serves 3-4 depending on how hungry you are. 1 block (approx 200g) smoked tofu, cubed and marinated in shoyu or tamari for a few … Continue reading
try before you buy
Reviews of music here at OPND will now include a free downloadable track from the release, so that you can get a feel for the flavour of the whole thing. I’ll do my best to select a track that sums … Continue reading
Old Punks Never Die 