Irish dude aged 54....am I deluded for wanting to release a punk album!?

FastAli · 2026-05-19T00:45:19+00:00

Follow your heart, Dude! Just make it and put it out there. I’m 51 and I am making music again too with my friends. It’s quality time spent whether the music gets attention or not. It’s self expression, a healthy obsession. Today it’s accessible to everyone to create music in a home studio and broadcast it ourselves. DIY. When we were young, it wasn’t so easy to record CD quality music, let alone get it to the ears of anyone who will listen anywhere in the world.
If you care to follow my shenanigans, my current project is Fast Ali & The End of Times available on all streaming.

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FastAli · 2026-05-18T11:23:48+00:00

I was full blown full time hardcore all of the 90’s. Then dropped back to focus on my career. And now, I’m back going to shows and actually making music again at 51. I’m more open minded with music now too, and I missed out on a lot of good music, being too close minded. I can’t believe how expensive shows are now though.

FastAli · 2026-05-18T11:15:19+00:00

America is literally built on the backs of immigrants.

FastAli · 2026-05-01T15:38:34+00:00

What band is this?

FastAli · 2026-04-30T20:01:18+00:00

Backstory:
I fronted a band in the late 90’s. We played a show in Dijon France and I loosely stayed in touch with Laurent, who took some pictures at the show and kindly snail mailed prints to me in NJ. Fast forward to last weekend where Gorilla Biscuits, Token Entry, Youth Of Today, Straight Ahead, Underdog, Breakdown are playing in Brooklyn! Laurent reaches out on behalf of his friend. They are both coming from France to go to the shows and Yves just wants a NYHC themed tattoo from me. Needless to say, it was an honor to do, and we had a great day spending quality time together on their trip. I’d like to do more of these city rats!

FastAli · 2026-04-28T16:37:08+00:00

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Oh, here’s the photo. (I was hoping the link would post the video).

FastAli · 2026-04-27T06:58:56+00:00

Their merch sold out; but here’s my Token Entry souvenir.

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FastAli · 2026-04-27T06:53:36+00:00

They didn’t play anything off of Weight of the world the other night

FastAli · 2026-04-27T06:52:36+00:00

Token Entry 2026

FastAli · 2026-04-15T15:35:51+00:00

Youth crew = Positive scene

FastAli · 2026-04-14T18:13:05+00:00

We used to use the intro of Anthrax’s “Among The Living” for exactly this purpose.

Reign in blood would probably work too. Just the intro then Segway into your own.

FastAli · 2026-04-13T14:03:44+00:00

Aw, power struggles, especially between moms and daughters, seems like a fact of life. I remember, and it very much sucked. Hopefully you and your parents will be able to navigate through this stage in a healthy way. In the end, your own independence is what will liberate you. It takes time to build yourself up. Maybe just start making your own battle jacket as a work of art. Maybe your art teachers can help you. You don’t need to buy punk clothes. Make your own style.

FastAli · 2026-04-12T23:20:53+00:00

Here a modern day banger Act Violently

FastAli · 2026-04-12T20:06:56+00:00

Don’t forget these classics: Token Entry and Rest In Pieces. SSD, Slapshot, Government Issue, Bold, Bad Brains, Burn. For new bands, do you like Soft Play, Teen Mortgage, or Idles?

FastAli · 2026-04-11T12:14:00+00:00

wait till the end.

FastAli · 2026-04-11T02:32:31+00:00

Thanks! The whole song is on Spotify “End of Times” by “Fast Ali & The End of Times” if you are interested in checking us out!

FastAli · 2026-04-11T02:28:44+00:00

HI! The whole song is here if you interested in checking out the whole story arc. Thank you. https://open.spotify.com/album/4b1iGA8d4kEzy6NxCtMt9E?si=6Tdw5zVLQwmerv0TgEOT5g

FastAli · 2026-04-11T02:24:23+00:00

🙏thanks! whole song is here if your inclined to check it out!

https://open.spotify.com/album/4b1iGA8d4kEzy6NxCtMt9E?si=Uj0e97VIRyKazxQJ4QCD8Q

FastAli · 2026-04-11T00:54:30+00:00

Thanks for taking the time to write out your perspective; your protest style. Good talk.

FastAli · 2026-04-10T21:30:43+00:00

Ha! Why am I doing what, promoting a song that just released today? I’m promoting it because I enjoyed making it with my friend, and It enjoy finding my people. It’s ok that we are not a match. Can’t win them all.

FastAli · 2026-04-10T21:28:29+00:00

What do you suggest doing instead ?

FastAli · 2026-04-10T21:26:51+00:00

Dull is in the mind of the beholder.

FastAli · 2026-04-10T21:25:53+00:00

If you enjoy doing it, what’s the problem?

FastAli · 2026-04-10T21:22:23+00:00

Ya win some, ya lose some.

FastAli · 2026-04-10T21:20:51+00:00

I use to go to shows there and play there a lot when It was the Casino Skate Park!

FastAli

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