Freddy Alva

Song of the Day

Matus, “Umbral / Niebla de Neón,” from Espejismos II (2021)

By Freddy Alva | 7.29.2021

The perfect sonic ayahuasca companion while watching a Jodorowsky flick.

Interviews

Citizens Arrest Band Members Discuss the Making of Colossus Album on Its 30th Anniversary

By Freddy Alva | 6.22.2021

A deep dive into the making and impact of the seminal NYHC record.

Features

RIP Punk Troubadour Jack Terricloth

By Freddy Alva | 5.14.2021

A tribute to the NJ musician (The World Inferno/Friendship Society, Sticks & Stones) who passed away yesterday.

Lists

Long Live the Italian Oi! Rebels Playlist

By Freddy Alva | 3.17.2021

Get a musical crash course from the author of Oi! The Black Book (*boots not included)

Lists

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

By Freddy Alva | 1.5.2021

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 | 11.12.2020

The eclectic musician passed away last month.

Features

The Anti-Krishna Flyers Incident of 1990

By Freddy Alva | 7.22.2020

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 | 5.5.2020

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 | 3.31.2020

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 | 1.23.2020

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

Lists

Freddy Alva’s Favorite Records + Books of 2019

By Freddy Alva | 12.12.2019

Just in time for your holiday gift needs...

Features

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

By Freddy Alva | 9.4.2019

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 | 12.24.2018

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

Features

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

By Freddy Alva | 12.11.2018

Oi! Oi! Oi!

Interviews

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

By Freddy Alva | 11.30.2018

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 | 8.23.2018

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 | 12.22.2017

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 | 10.30.2017

Featuring a spoken word intro by Chaka Malik from Burn.

Matus, “Umbral / Niebla de Neón,” from Espejismos II (2021)

Citizens Arrest Band Members Discuss the Making of Colossus Album on Its 30th Anniversary

RIP Punk Troubadour Jack Terricloth

Long Live the Italian Oi! Rebels Playlist

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

In Memory of Cachorro, Peru Punk Pioneer

The Anti-Krishna Flyers Incident of 1990

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

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

Geeby ME 62: Downtown NYC Legend

Freddy Alva’s Favorite Records + Books of 2019

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

Freddy Alva’s Favorite Releases of 2018

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

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

TRIBU Bring Shamanistic Psychedelic Shoegaze Sounds from Peru

Freddy Alva’s Top 12 of the Year

Urban Styles Mixtape: Soundtrack to the Graffiti In NYHC Book

In Case You Missed It

Original Gangstas: The Untold Story of Dr. Dre, Eazy-E, Ice Cube, Tupac Shakur, and the Birth of West Coast Rap, by Ben Westoff (Hachette, 2016)

Holy Figures: North Carolina Post-Hardcore Outfit Returns with “Thanatophia” (PREMIERE)

Record Collector: Bobby Grinewich, aka bobbyheadwrek

Record Collector: Mike De Lorenzo (Sheer Terror, Serpico, Kill Your Idols, C.R.)

5 Killer Cover Songs: Minor Threat

Record Collector: Jan-Pieter Daems, aka jpdaems

Twin Pigs: Swedish Punk Outfit Is “Dead Sick of America” on New Track (PREMIERE)

No Saving Grace: Swedes Keep Their Hardcore Metallic on Two New Tracks (PREMIERE)

The Most Influential Figures of NYHC: The Koller Bros (Sick of It All)

Record Label Profile: Refuse Records

Single Wound: Toronto HC Band Goes “Insane” on the Mosh with New Track (PREMIERE)

Photographer Spotlight: Joe Calixto

5 Unlikely Collaborations I Can’t Believe I’ve Done, by Justin Pearson (Planet B)

Throw the Goat: California Metal Trio on Their Latest Album, Signing with Combat Records

Abnegation Vocalist Iggy Imig Looks Back on His Time in the ‘90s Metallic Hardcore Band

Swallow the Rat: Auckland Band Brings ‘90s College Rock and Post-Punk Vibes on Debut LP

Photographer Spotlight: Daniel Rodriguez

The Bug House’s Grey Gordon on Why He Throws Punk Shows at His Indiana Home

Shades Apart Look Back on Each of Their Studio Albums (EXCLUSIVE)

No Echo Joins Forces with 100 Words or Less: The Podcast

Bassist Spotlight: Ashli State (Ink & Dagger, Guilt, Comess)

This Is Hardcore 2019: Day 1 Photos

Touch: Budapest Group Brings NYHC-Styled Grit and Groove on “Determinate” (PREMIERE)

Binghamton Style Promoter Jay Ar on the Story Behind the Fest

Eternal Champion @ Meanwhile Brewing Company, Austin, TX (PHOTOS)

Give Way: Tulsa Hardcore Band Decides to “Fade the Blue Line” on New Track (PREMIERE)

War Orphan: Ex-Sick of It All, Reach Members Deliver Raw Hardcore on “Identity Politics”

Gear Nerd: Dan Mongrain (Voivod)

New Artist Focus: Funeral Chic