Freddy Alva

Features

NYHC Fight Stories

By Freddy Alva |

Starring Tommy Carroll (Straight Ahead), SOB and Minus of Merauder, and other assorted characters.

Features

Dmize: NYHC Band Discuss Their Forthcoming Return EP (EXCLUSIVE)

By Freddy Alva |

"Calm Before the Storm" b/w "Beneath the Cloak" will be out soon via Generation Records.

Features

In Memory of Dave Stein: Love Always

By Freddy Alva |

Family and members of the NYHC scene reminisce about one of the most vital people from their community.

Reviews

Leeway: The Forgotten Ones documentary (2023)

By Freddy Alva |

The crossover hardcore heroes from Queens get the overview treatment.

Features

Ruckus: The New York Hounds, Chubby and the Gang Members Debut New Band via Demo

By Freddy Alva |

Killed by death heads should take notice.

Features

Record Label Profile: Mendeku Diskak

By Freddy Alva |

The Basque-based outfit is releasing uncompromising hardcore/punk/Oi! from around the globe.

Features

Loosey: The Royal Hounds NYC & Criminal Members Debut New Band & Track (PREMIERE)

By Freddy Alva |

The NYC outfit bring "tough yet melodic street rock 'n' roll" on maiden release.

Reviews

Lost Indignation, by Becky McAuley (Shining Life Press, 2022)

By Freddy Alva |

A NYHC mystery book set in 1988 and its repercussions are still felt decades after the fact.

Features

Sintomas De Techno: Peru Electronic Underground in the ‘80s/‘90s

By Freddy Alva |

Lima's Buh Records digs deep into the archives for this vital collection.

Lists

2021 Favorite Music Releases, by Freddy Alva

By Freddy Alva |

Here’s some current music that’s helped me get through these uncertain times,

Song of the Day

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

By Freddy Alva |

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 |

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

Features

RIP Punk Troubadour Jack Terricloth

By Freddy Alva |

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 |

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 |

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.

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