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Superstar DJ!

I was asked to put together a playlist for Sunday night's shenanigans at the pub but, for various reasons, it wasn't needed in the end.

Rather than put all that hard work to waste, I've uploaded the set for you to all check out. It's in the order I would've probably played it on the night, [...]

Full Tossers

It's been a busy weekend. Friday and Saturday saw me catching up with mates from near and far, nothing too hectic but still requiring me to be a bit of a social butterfly.

Then came Sunday night, spent in the company of Geoffrey Oi!Cott, Valdez, Spiteful Way (their last ever gig, boo!) and some other scallywags [...]

Chocolate Truffles

While I generally try to keep my recipes here free of less common manufactured products, sometimes you just need to break the rules. This recipe is one of those times. The ends really does justify the means – the rich melt-in-the-mouth creaminess and intense chocolate hit of the finished product is incredible.

Makes about 25, lasts [...]

Culinary Anarchy!

The Conscious Kitchen
I found this blog via the rather excellent VegBlogs (another new blogroll addition that collects a fine set of vegan bloggers together in one handy place). It's a cracking piece of work too, with Emilie (the author) showing just how exciting and flavoursome vegan food can, and should, be. Her blog is packed [...]

Chili Bean Spread

Another cheap n' cheerful spread that can be made in minutes from things that are probably lurking in your larder and fridge.

1 400g (approx) tin kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 tsp tomato purée
1 tsp harissa (or just use another tsp of tomato purée)
1 tbs paprika powder
1-2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 tsp toasted cumin seed, roughly crushed
1/2 [...]

Music Mashup #1

01 – Supporting Caste (Propagandhi – Supporting Caste)
02 – PC Idiots (Stage Bottles – (We Need A) New Flag)
03 – Your World (Hellshock – Only The Dead Know The End Of War)
04 – Apathy And Fear (Extinction Of Mankind – The Nightmare Seconds)
05 – Stories of Old (The 241ers – Murderers)
06 – 3 Tone (Los [...]

100 Not Out

So I've made it to my century post. Hurrah! Thanks for hanging around, and I hope you've not been too disappointed. I've actually quite enjoyed myself, despite periodically not actually doing anything very much at all here.

Anyway, it's got me thinking afresh about this here blogging lark, and my occasional inabilty (hah!) to get my [...]

Soil Not Oil!*

A British animal farmer with a wildlife-friendly farm recently realised just how dependent modern farming is on fossil fuels. She set off to look at the problem and possible solutions, and came up with some surprising information and conclusions. The BBC followed her during her research and produced an eye-opening documentary, 'A Farm For The [...]

Help The Aged Punx!

Profane Existence are drastically scaling back operations, and are having a major distro blow-out to clear the space Dan needs for his family. Not everything's been discounted (yet), but the price reductions so far have been huge – up to 90% in some cases and at least 50% for most of the others. Dan's refocusing [...]

That's Another One Done & Dusted

2008 saw some great records arrive at Chez Old Punk. In fact, there wasn't a bad one among 'em. Label and distro people, you deserve maximum respect for keeping the faith. Band people, the punk flame remains in very safe hands. Onwards, upwards, forwards!

Some very lovely punks ripped and shared some stunning noise from days [...]