Freddy Alva

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Queens Fanzine Explosion: Celebrating Crucial NYHC Zines from Back in the Day

By Freddy Alva |

A deep dive into the golden age of DIY printed matter from the New York City borough.

Features

In Memory of Cachorro, Peru Punk Pioneer

By Freddy Alva |

The eclectic musician passed away last month.

Features

The Anti-Krishna Flyers Incident of 1990

By Freddy Alva |

The oral history of the infamous story as told by the people in the middle of it.

Lists

‘90s Hardcore Bands You Might Have Slept On Playlist, by Freddy Alva

By Freddy Alva |

The Urban Styles author and longtime No Echo contributor picks some underrated gems.

Features

‘New Breed Documentary 1989’: Watch the Entire Film for Free

By Freddy Alva |

The film features interviews w/ members of such hardcore bands as Raw Deal, Burn, and Outburst.

Features

Geeby ME 62: Downtown NYC Legend

By Freddy Alva |

A tribute to a hardcore, hip-hop, and graffiti pioneer.

Lists

Freddy Alva’s Favorite Records + Books of 2019

By Freddy Alva |

Just in time for your holiday gift needs...

Features

Somewhere Below 14th & East Book (Photo + Foreword Exclusive Look)

By Freddy Alva |

Karen O'Sullivan's book features her rarely seen pics of Beastie Boys, Leeway, Misfits, and many other artists.

Features

Freddy Alva’s Favorite Releases of 2018

By Freddy Alva |

The No Echo contributor's highly subjective, biased, and one-sided best of the year.

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Hard Wax: UK Bovver Rock Lives on in “Days of Glory” (PREMIERE)

By Freddy Alva |

Oi! Oi! Oi!

Interviews

Joe Bruno: OG NYHC Roadie Shares Some of His Favorite Memories

By Freddy Alva |

Beastie Boys music videos, touring with Murphy's Law, Glen E. Friedman photo shoots, and much more.

Features

TRIBU Bring Shamanistic Psychedelic Shoegaze Sounds from Peru

By Freddy Alva |

A veteran from the South American hardcore scene explores a new sonic palette.

Lists

Freddy Alva’s Top 12 of the Year

By Freddy Alva |

The Urban Styles, and longtime No Echo contributor, shares his year-end musical picks.

Features

Urban Styles Mixtape: Soundtrack to the Graffiti In NYHC Book

By Freddy Alva |

Featuring a spoken word intro by Chaka Malik from Burn.

Reviews

Matinee: All Ages on the Bowery, by Drew Carolan

By Freddy Alva |

A book that captures the punks, skinheads, and assorted misfits at the dawn of the CBGB's hardcore scene.

Reviews

Scene Crime, 2017 Demo (Self-Released, 2017)

By Freddy Alva |

Members of Life's Blood, NY Wolfpack, and The Disenchanted bust it out Albany Style in 2017.

Features

Life’s Blood: Born Out of Chaos, Doomed to Failure

By Freddy Alva |

Jason O'Toole, Adam Nathanson, Neil Burke, and Sean Murphy died for your sins in 1988 AD Hardcore.

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Vitriolic War Prayers: Born Against Flyer Art

By Freddy Alva |

Founding guitarist Adam Nathanson on some of the stories behind the imagery he created for the band.

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