Freddy Alva

Reviews

Crate Digger: An Obsession with Punk Records, by Bob Suren (Microcosm Publishing, 2015)

By Freddy Alva |

One man's quest for vinyl turns into a real page-turner of a book.

Reviews

Induction of the Sycophant, by Tiger Moody (Kicks Books, 2015)

By Freddy Alva |

A hardcore scene stalwart emerges as one of pulp fiction's most exciting writers.

Features

ABC No Rio Hardcore Matinees 1990 - 1991: A Visual Retrospective

By Freddy Alva |

A sneak peek at the upcoming photo exhibit chronicling the early '90s hardcore movement.

Reviews

Various Artists, We Breed Ugly (Neutral Accents, 2015)

By Freddy Alva |

A cassette hardcore compilation in 2015? Yes, please!

Interviews

Chaka Malik (Burn, Orange 9mm)

By Freddy Alva |

The influential hardcore singer reflects back on his younger years and reveals his future musical plans.

Reviews

Almas Inmortales, Almas Inmortales (Self-Released, 2014)

By Freddy Alva |

Old-school Peruvian metallists prove that age ain't nothin' but a number.

Features

The New Wave of British Hardcore

By Freddy Alva |

The current purveyors of sonic fury in the Royal Kingdom.

Features

The New Breed Compilation: Where Are They Now?

By Freddy Alva |

Catching up with the musicians that appeared on the influential hardcore collection.

Lists

Top 10 NYHC Breakbeat Intros

By Freddy Alva |

Hear the drummer get wicked!

Features

Lucky #7: From Graffiti to Sleek Modernism

By Freddy Alva |

A visual tribute to those long-gone masterpieces on wheels.

Features

Absolution: A Retrospective

By Freddy Alva |

A look back at one of the most innovative NYHC bands of the '80s.

Features

Oi! Music: Dig the New Breed

By Freddy Alva |

All about the new wave of close shave...

Features

The Sunset Skins, NYHC Crew: A Chat with Lou Morales, Minus, and Jorge Rosado

By Freddy Alva |

Looking back at the infamous Brooklyn crew with three of its former members.

Lists

‘70s Peruvian Psychedelic Rock Primer

By Freddy Alva |

Mind-bending guitar jams from the Land of the Incas.

Interviews

Louie Rivera (Antidote)

By Freddy Alva |

Tracking down an elusive New York hardcore pioneer.

Features

The Graffiti and Hardcore Connection

By Freddy Alva |

Looking back at the era when two rebel forms of art first converged.

Features

Classic ABC No Rio Flyers From Artist Jon Reed

By Freddy Alva |

Taking a visual ride back to the early '90s...

Interviews

Rob Echeverria (Straight Ahead, Rest in Pieces, Biohazard, Helmet)

By Freddy Alva |

An early era New York hardcore guitarist looks back at his younger years.

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