Michael Partridge
@defydesigns.bsky.social
One day I'll figure out how to write a decent bio...
I always knew Lonnie Donegan was great. He is a direct line of inspiration to most every British band since the 50s. This is long after his skiffle peaks and he is absolutely cooking!
There is something to be said for great artists finding a new peak in their 40s and 50s.
youtu.be/MDAe83aspEU?...
There is something to be said for great artists finding a new peak in their 40s and 50s.
youtu.be/MDAe83aspEU?...
Lonnie Donegan - Rock Island Line (Rockpop 1.4.1978)
YouTube video by LonnieDoneganVEVO
youtu.be
December 4, 2025 at 8:28 PM
I always knew Lonnie Donegan was great. He is a direct line of inspiration to most every British band since the 50s. This is long after his skiffle peaks and he is absolutely cooking!
There is something to be said for great artists finding a new peak in their 40s and 50s.
youtu.be/MDAe83aspEU?...
There is something to be said for great artists finding a new peak in their 40s and 50s.
youtu.be/MDAe83aspEU?...
I hate printers. Worst tech ever.
December 3, 2025 at 5:52 PM
I hate printers. Worst tech ever.
Watched Predator Badlands last night and has resulted in several heated debates about me calling it a solid 5/10. Some people have taken this as awful, when I mean it as thoroughly average. It's the number in the middle of the scale! When did calling something a 7/10 become average?
December 3, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Watched Predator Badlands last night and has resulted in several heated debates about me calling it a solid 5/10. Some people have taken this as awful, when I mean it as thoroughly average. It's the number in the middle of the scale! When did calling something a 7/10 become average?
I'm just about to go take photos for an 80s portrait style Christmas card. One man and his cats. I'm surprisingly excited about it.
December 1, 2025 at 6:26 PM
I'm just about to go take photos for an 80s portrait style Christmas card. One man and his cats. I'm surprisingly excited about it.
I've been digging through the @dropkickmurphys.com catalogue because the new album is great. Going back to the old ones really makes me miss Al Barr on their songs and I find it even weirder that there are songs credited as featuring Al Barr on the new album. I guess he isn't coming back now.
November 28, 2025 at 1:50 PM
I've been digging through the @dropkickmurphys.com catalogue because the new album is great. Going back to the old ones really makes me miss Al Barr on their songs and I find it even weirder that there are songs credited as featuring Al Barr on the new album. I guess he isn't coming back now.
The most Sunday in November activity is cleaning the house and throwing a load of stuff out, knowing full well all that clean up effort and space will be lost in 6 weeks time.
November 23, 2025 at 5:48 PM
The most Sunday in November activity is cleaning the house and throwing a load of stuff out, knowing full well all that clean up effort and space will be lost in 6 weeks time.
Old rich white dude campaigns for Brexit, didn't like the results, uses loop holes to ignore the thing he supported...I wish this was a unique example....
m.independent.ie/business/wet...
m.independent.ie/business/wet...
Wetherspoon uses Ireland to skirt Brexit red tape for EU expansion
UK pub and hotel group JD Wetherspoon – whose founder campaigned for the UK to leave the EU – is using Ireland as a springboard for its expansion into mainland Europe to avoid Brexit-induced red tape...
m.independent.ie
November 23, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Old rich white dude campaigns for Brexit, didn't like the results, uses loop holes to ignore the thing he supported...I wish this was a unique example....
m.independent.ie/business/wet...
m.independent.ie/business/wet...
www.thecalmzone.net/how-to-deal-...
This is one hell of a read that I'm sure a bunch of people need to read
This is one hell of a read that I'm sure a bunch of people need to read
How to: Deal with Burnout and Work Stress | CALM
If you need help dealing with burnout and work stress, CALM is here for you. Find out what burnout is, and where you can get support.
www.thecalmzone.net
November 22, 2025 at 10:31 AM
www.thecalmzone.net/how-to-deal-...
This is one hell of a read that I'm sure a bunch of people need to read
This is one hell of a read that I'm sure a bunch of people need to read
There is a gig in Bristol, I want to go to the gig in Bristol. I can't be arsed to go to the gig in Bristol. I will be annoyed if I don't go to the gig in Bristol. If I don't go to the gig in Bristol, I will do nothing important tonight.
November 21, 2025 at 5:02 PM
There is a gig in Bristol, I want to go to the gig in Bristol. I can't be arsed to go to the gig in Bristol. I will be annoyed if I don't go to the gig in Bristol. If I don't go to the gig in Bristol, I will do nothing important tonight.
This was loads of fun to do.
Me playing this was a weird personal memory trigger because there are some awesome motorhead memories in my past.
www.instagram.com/reel/DRRvqm_...
Me playing this was a weird personal memory trigger because there are some awesome motorhead memories in my past.
www.instagram.com/reel/DRRvqm_...
The Small Packages (Wrestling Theme Song Cover Band) on Instagram: "Have you ever wanted to see @rikishi (with @shawnmichaels @realmickfoley and @joehendry ) sing @tripleh classic @officialmotorhead c...
6 likes, 0 comments - thesmallpackages on November 20, 2025: "Have you ever wanted to see @rikishi (with @shawnmichaels @realmickfoley and @joehendry ) sing @tripleh classic @officialmotorhead classic...
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November 20, 2025 at 3:56 PM
This was loads of fun to do.
Me playing this was a weird personal memory trigger because there are some awesome motorhead memories in my past.
www.instagram.com/reel/DRRvqm_...
Me playing this was a weird personal memory trigger because there are some awesome motorhead memories in my past.
www.instagram.com/reel/DRRvqm_...
I've been listening to the punk tribute to motorhead. It's fantastic, however the cover of Born to Raise Hell just doesn't live up to the original.
I know everyone thinks of Ace of Spades when it comes to Motorhead, but this is a massive peak for me.
youtu.be/qSMRU4gVdIk?...
I know everyone thinks of Ace of Spades when it comes to Motorhead, but this is a massive peak for me.
youtu.be/qSMRU4gVdIk?...
Motorhead - Born To Raise Hell (Feat. Ice-T and W. Crane), Full HD (Digitally Remastered & Upscaled)
YouTube video by Enhanced Music Videos
youtu.be
November 18, 2025 at 10:15 AM
I've been listening to the punk tribute to motorhead. It's fantastic, however the cover of Born to Raise Hell just doesn't live up to the original.
I know everyone thinks of Ace of Spades when it comes to Motorhead, but this is a massive peak for me.
youtu.be/qSMRU4gVdIk?...
I know everyone thinks of Ace of Spades when it comes to Motorhead, but this is a massive peak for me.
youtu.be/qSMRU4gVdIk?...
My cat remains internet famous
LEAD VOCALS DONE!
Ginge did his thing in Cardiff last night and Lithium Kicks’ official band mascot, Bayley, approved.
All together now… “WHOOOOOOA!!!”
#LithiumKicks
Ginge did his thing in Cardiff last night and Lithium Kicks’ official band mascot, Bayley, approved.
All together now… “WHOOOOOOA!!!”
#LithiumKicks
November 12, 2025 at 10:24 AM
My cat remains internet famous
My cat is becoming my bands official mascot... Slowly
HERE’S JONNY (with Bayley the cat). The former Spilt Dogs bass behemoth joins the ranks and has been recording some four-string action all day on location in Cardiff. Make him feel welcome.
#LithiumKicks
#LithiumKicks
November 10, 2025 at 5:20 PM
My cat is becoming my bands official mascot... Slowly
The last few @dropkickmurphys.com albums haven't really grabbed me. Their recent offering was winning me over, then @billybragg.bsky.social showed up and I'm 100% in on this!
What a fucking tune!
open.spotify.com/track/3018gw...
What a fucking tune!
open.spotify.com/track/3018gw...
School Days Over (feat. Billy Bragg)
open.spotify.com
November 10, 2025 at 5:19 PM
The last few @dropkickmurphys.com albums haven't really grabbed me. Their recent offering was winning me over, then @billybragg.bsky.social showed up and I'm 100% in on this!
What a fucking tune!
open.spotify.com/track/3018gw...
What a fucking tune!
open.spotify.com/track/3018gw...
First time in London in almost 2 months. Still feels like I'm here too often and I still get annoyed by tourists who don't understand the tube.
November 8, 2025 at 10:21 AM
First time in London in almost 2 months. Still feels like I'm here too often and I still get annoyed by tourists who don't understand the tube.
Reposted by Michael Partridge
November 5, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Halloween is almost over... Which means I can technically start my annual "does this count as a Christmas movie?" Marathon!
November 1, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Halloween is almost over... Which means I can technically start my annual "does this count as a Christmas movie?" Marathon!
Grade 2 - "Under the Streetlight"
YouTube video by Hellcat Records
youtu.be
October 31, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Good Fortune is one of those movies that is going to get brutally lost in the shuffle. It feels like it should be a comedy, but it's a necessary social commentary that needs to exist. The subjects covered are important, even if they are wrapped up in a fairly average movie.
youtu.be/ZKWndx83RwQ?...
youtu.be/ZKWndx83RwQ?...
Good Fortune (2025) Official Trailer - Seth Rogen, Aziz Ansari, Keke Palmer, Keanu Reeves
YouTube video by Lionsgate Movies
youtu.be
October 29, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Good Fortune is one of those movies that is going to get brutally lost in the shuffle. It feels like it should be a comedy, but it's a necessary social commentary that needs to exist. The subjects covered are important, even if they are wrapped up in a fairly average movie.
youtu.be/ZKWndx83RwQ?...
youtu.be/ZKWndx83RwQ?...
Reposted by Michael Partridge
October 25, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Prime Sunday listening. But I'm always left wondering...I get the tom-ay-tow / tom-ah-tow thing...but who the fuck says "po-tah-tow"?
spotify.link/yPpoo0CmMXb
spotify.link/yPpoo0CmMXb
I Got Rhythm
spotify.link
October 26, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Prime Sunday listening. But I'm always left wondering...I get the tom-ay-tow / tom-ah-tow thing...but who the fuck says "po-tah-tow"?
spotify.link/yPpoo0CmMXb
spotify.link/yPpoo0CmMXb
I'm about to try and buy a USB C memory stick from a physical shop in 2025....this may not go well.
October 25, 2025 at 11:57 AM
I'm about to try and buy a USB C memory stick from a physical shop in 2025....this may not go well.
Today I found out that there is 652 days until the new Simpsons movie comes out. There are also 792 episodes total at present.
This could be a monumental challenge or just a useless fact.
#thesimpsons
This could be a monumental challenge or just a useless fact.
#thesimpsons
October 8, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Today I found out that there is 652 days until the new Simpsons movie comes out. There are also 792 episodes total at present.
This could be a monumental challenge or just a useless fact.
#thesimpsons
This could be a monumental challenge or just a useless fact.
#thesimpsons
One of my growing pet hates is seeing that messages have been read when you need a response.
July 23, 2025 at 1:42 PM
One of my growing pet hates is seeing that messages have been read when you need a response.
You know that point where you are watching a band for the 4th time (in a 20 year period) giving them one last go to see what all the fuss is about and something else is wrong with the gig....I'm living that right now. If I couldn't see the sound man, I'd presume he was asleep.
July 13, 2025 at 8:58 PM
You know that point where you are watching a band for the 4th time (in a 20 year period) giving them one last go to see what all the fuss is about and something else is wrong with the gig....I'm living that right now. If I couldn't see the sound man, I'd presume he was asleep.