The Old-Timers (band)
| The Old-timers | |
|---|---|
| Origin | South Africa |
| Genres | Christian hardcore, hardcore punk, punk rock, crossover thrash |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Labels | Thumper Punk |
| Website |
facebook |
| Members |
xDave Old-Timerx Don Old-timerr Phil Old-timer |
| Past members |
Bob Old-timer Matt Old-timer |
The Old-timers is a South African Christian hardcore band that primarily plays hardcore punk and punk rock. The band started making music in 2011, and their members currently consist of vocalist, xDave Old-Timerx, with guitar noises by Don Old-timer and drum thumping by Phil Old-timer (Who also drums for False Idle). They signed to Thumper Punk Records for their first studio album, Soli Deo Gloria, which was released in 2012 by Thumper Punk Records alongside Veritas Vinyl. They are the first South African Christian punk band to be signed to an American record label. Since then, they have released two extended plays, Spiritus Sanctus, in 2013, and, Be Reconciled, in 2014, with Thumper Punk Records alongside Veritas Vinyl.
Background
In 2011 Don send some music to Dave and they started putting tracks together for fun. The 'Punk's Not Dead, Nor Are We' demo came out of these sessions. This demo was sent to friends and through it the band were signed to Thumper Punk Records. They released 'SOLI DEO GLORIA in 2012 to much anticipation and have been actively releasing music via Thumper Punk ever since.[1]
Dave & Don live in South Africa but have recruited drummers for each release from amongst their Thumper Punk Label mates in the USA.
Music history
The band commenced as a musical entity in 2011 and put out their debut release, Soli Deo Gloria, a studio album with Thumper Punk Records, on June 14, 2012. First single off the album was "This City" a song that has now become a firm favourite amongst many OT fans, and which has helped solidify it as an anthem amongst many Christian and secular punks.[2][3][4][5] They released, an extended play, Spiritus Sanctus, on December 17, 2013, with Thumper Punk Records.[6] Their subsequent extended play, Be Reconciled, was released by Thumper Punk Records, on July 1, 2014.[7][8][9] They released two extended play, Turn It Off,[10] and Turn It Up!,[11] on August 1, 2015, through Thumper Punk Records.[12]
When it comes to mixing and mastering their music, The Old-timers work almost exclusively with Sef Idle of Simpul Studio, Boise, Idaho. He has been a mainstay within their musical career, working with them since SOLI DEO GLORIA in 2012. He is also set to appear as a guest vocalist in their upcoming EP.
Members
- Current members
- xDave Old-timerx - vocals
- Don Old-timer - bass, guitar
- Phil Old-timer - drums
- Past members
- Matt Old-timer - drums (2011-2013)
- Bob Old-timer - drums (2013-2014)
Discography
- Demo
- Punks Not Dead, And Nor Are We (Dec 1, 2011, Independent)
- Studio albums
- Soli Deo Gloria (June 14, 2012, Thumper Punk)
- EPs
- Spiritus Sanctus (December 17, 2013, Thumper Punk)
- Be Reconciled (July 1, 2014, Thumper Punk)
- Turn It Off (August 1, 2015, Thumper Punk)
- Turn It Up! (August 1, 2015, Thumper Punk)
- Compilations
- "Kickin' It Old School" (June 1, 2012, Veritas Vinyl)
- "Fleas Naughty Dog Vol.3" (December 3, 2012, Indie Vision Music & Rottweiler)
- "Punk World Compilation Vol. 1 (December 22, 2012, Green Goats Records)
- "Whatever68 radio Thanks To All! Compilation vol 1. (May 11, 2013, PP Promo Records)
- "Food For Life Benefit Compilation" (August 2, 2013, Thumper Punk)
- "Punk Never Dies Vol. 2" (September 1, 2013, Indie Vision)
- "Punk 4 The Homeless - Doin' It For The Kids (Jan 3, 2014, Punk4thehomelesscompilationuk)
- "Grok Radio Multi-Genre Compilation Vol 1" (Jan 8 2014, JCHC Slam and Dance Show)
- "2 Years Rockin You" (April 6, 2014, PP Promo Records)
- "United We Skate Benefit Compilation" (June 16, 2014, Thumper Punk)
- "Best of Fleas Naughty Dog (2014)" (Rottweiler)
- "Best of Fleas Naughty Dog (2015)" (Rottweiler)
References
- ↑ The Old-Timers. "About". Facebook. Retrieved June 24, 2015.
- ↑ Van Pelt, Doug. "The Old-Timers - Soli Deo Gloria". HM Magazine. Retrieved June 24, 2015.
- ↑ Hand, Gavin (July 25, 2013). "Review: Soli Deo Gloria - The Old-Timers". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved June 24, 2015.
- ↑ Braddy, Fallon (October 11, 2012). "Review : The Old-Timers - Soli Deo Gloria". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved June 24, 2015.
- ↑ Crosslin, Matt. "The Old-Timers - Soli Deo Gloria". Down the Line Zine. p. 33. Retrieved June 24, 2015.
- ↑ Jensen, Rob (January 15, 2014). "Review : The Old-Timers - Spiritus Sanctus". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved June 24, 2015.
- ↑ Honeyman, Lins (March 12, 2015). "Review: Be Reconciled - The Old-Timers". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved June 24, 2015.
- ↑ Jensen, Rob (June 21, 2014). "Review : The Old-Timers - Be Reconciled". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved June 24, 2015.
- ↑ Crosslin, Matt. "The Old-Timers - Be Reconciled". Down the Line Zine. p. 35. Retrieved June 24, 2015.
- ↑ Ganney, Paul S. (February 5, 2016). "Review: Turn It Off - The Old-Timers". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved February 6, 2016.
- ↑ Ganney, Paul S. (February 5, 2016). "Review: Turn It Up! - The Old-Timers". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved February 6, 2016.
- ↑ Lory, Josh (September 21, 2015). "The Old-Timers – 'Turn It Up' and 'Turn It Off' EP's". Down the Line Zine. Retrieved February 6, 2016.