Reviews
By Freddy Alva | 2.10.2017
A deep dive into the label (and man) behind records by Insted, Brujeria, Uniform Choice, and much more.
Features
By Freddy Alva | 1.26.2017
On what would have been his 49th birthday, an old friend pays tribute to a NYC original.
Lists
By Freddy Alva | 12.13.2016
These records, books, movies, and live shows made my year.
By Freddy Alva | 11.18.2016
NYC's premier maximum R&B/Oi! outfit drops some new vinyl with purpose.
By Freddy Alva | 10.10.2016
New Wave of British Hardcore gone metal?!
By Freddy Alva | 8.26.2016
The young British Oi! outfit keeps the classic bootboy tradition alive.
Interviews
By Freddy Alva | 8.1.2016
"The first albums I ever owned on vinyl were Love Gun and Alive!, by KISS."
By Freddy Alva | 6.13.2016
Digging deep into some of South America's harshest sounds.
By Freddy Alva | 5.19.2016
A diehard on the halcyon days of NYHC.
By Freddy Alva | 3.25.2016
The most gritty hardcore from New York City.
By Freddy Alva | 2.25.2016
The story behind the influential record, as told by its members and close associates.
By Freddy Alva | 2.17.2016
A tribute to an American Oi! pioneer.
By Freddy Alva | 12.22.2015
A highly biased yet very recommended list.
By Freddy Alva | 11.25.2015
A NYHC musician on his unexpected career journey.
By Freddy Alva | 11.19.2015
Our resident Oi! expert weighs in on a new vinyl split.
By Freddy Alva | 10.30.2015
The California hardcore punk OG on their new EP, Lemmy, and his band's rich history.
By Freddy Alva | 10.28.2015
Steve Caballero and crew get gnarly.
Song of the Day
By Freddy Alva | 10.14.2015
A dose of throwback post-punk from NYC is always welcomed around these parts.
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