James Alvarez

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608 articles

New Music

KEROSENE COCKTAIL’S NEW SINGLE “POLAROIDS” IS THE BEST POP PUNK SONG IN AGES

Kerosene Cocktail tap into early 2000s pop punk energy with “Polaroids,” a loud, hook-heavy anthem built to stick....

James Alvarez•Apr 11, 2026

Live Music

LAMB OF GOD HEADLINED THE HEAVIEST METAL TOUR OF THE YEAR AT THE YOUTUBE THEATER IN LOS ANGELES

Lamb of God bring pure destruction to LA, backed by one of the heaviest lineups in recent memory....

James Alvarez•Apr 8, 2026

New Music

TREASURE MAZE’S NEW SINGLE “LOST MY LIGHT” IS SHEER METALCORE MADNESS

A one-man project that hits like a full band, “Lost My Light” blends metalcore weight with massive hooks and real emotion....

James Alvarez•Apr 6, 2026

New Music

THE CONSCIOUS OUTLAWS SWING BIG WITH HOOK-HEAVY SINGLE “FIGURE THIS OUT”

The Conscious Outlaws deliver a hook-packed, feel-good punch on “Figure This Out,” blending alt-rock grit with slick, stadium-ready energy....

James Alvarez•Mar 20, 2026

New Music

LOTUS DROP BLISTERING HARDCORE PUNK RAGER TITLED “HAUNTED LIKE A HOUSE”

LOTUS pack pure chaos into 60 seconds with “Haunted Like a House,” a blink-and-you-miss-it punk detonation....

James Alvarez•Mar 20, 2026

New Music

CARNE’S NEW SINGLE “POLLY’S DESIRES” IS PURE GRUNGE GOLD

Sludge soaked riffs, haunted vocals, and a stomp you’ll feel in your chest....

James Alvarez•Mar 2, 2026

New Music

SPARE KID DROP HIGH OCTANE MUSIC VIDEO FOR “ALONE TOGETHER”

Spare Kid deliver big energy and zero wasted time on their explosive new single “Alone Together.”...

James Alvarez•Feb 18, 2026

JEFF DRACO DROPS GORGEOUS INDIE TRACK “EXCESS”

Jeff Draco’s “Excess” is a dreamy indie rock escape that feels like spring breaking through winter....

James Alvarez•Feb 18, 2026

DOWN THE LEES UNLEASH IMPASSIONED LIVE VIDEO FOR “DEAD AND OVER”

Down The Lees unleash raw, crushing energy on a new live performance of “Dead and Over.”...

James Alvarez•Jan 20, 2026

New Music

POOR BAMBI DROP HOT NEW NOISE PUNK ANTHEM “THIS ONE IS FOR FREE”

Poor Bambi explode out of Stavanger with “This One Is For Free,” a fast, feral burst of punk-infused noise rock chaos....

James Alvarez•Jan 12, 2026

New Music

CHALK HANDS END 2025 ON TOP WITH KILLER NEW SINGLE “BREAKING WAVES”

Chalk Hands detonate boundaries with “Breaking Waves,” a razor sharp blast of post hardcore emotion that shifts from devastation to catharsis in under three minutes....

James Alvarez•Dec 15, 2025

New Music

GLIDDEEE DROP STUNNING POST-HARDCORE EPIC TITLED “INHALER”

GLIDDEEE unleash a seven minute post hardcore epic with “Inhaler,” a shape shifting blast of noise, heart, and pure sonic chaos....

James Alvarez•Dec 15, 2025

New Music

TONGUE SCRAPER UNLEASH THEIR LATEST PUNK ANTHEM “PATIENCE OF A SAINT”

A blistering shot of old school punk energy that hits fast, hits hard, and leaves you begging for another round....

James Alvarez•Dec 8, 2025

Music Videos

JACOB THE HORSE IGNITE THE PUNK WORLD WITH FIERY NEW SINGLE “666 CHICKS”

A blood-soaked punk anthem that chews up the patriarchy and spits out a dance party....

James Alvarez•Dec 8, 2025

New Music

CONTRACT SMASH 2025 TO PIECES WITH THEIR PUNISHING NEW SINGLE “BIG LINES”

A wildly unhinged, genre-obliterating blast of metal chaos that hits like a collapsing star....

James Alvarez•Dec 8, 2025

Live Music

SANGUISUGABOGG HIT THE REGENT IN LOS ANGELES LIKE A TON OF DEATH METAL BRICKS

A sold-out night of pure brutality as Sanguisugabogg turned The Regent into a warzone....

James Alvarez•Nov 21, 2025

New Music

LLC’S NEW POP PUNK COVER OF “ONE STEP CLOSER” WILL GET YOU MOVING

LLC turns a pop staple into a full throttle rock anthem....

James Alvarez•Nov 20, 2025

New Music

REVIS RETURN WITH POST-GRUNGE BANGER “HONEY CASTLE”

Gaskin’s “Ultraman” catapults listeners into a late-night blur of lights and rhythm, capturing the pulse of 90s club culture through a modern electronic lens....

James Alvarez•Nov 11, 2025

New Music

CORRE DIABLO DROP EPIC NEW PUNK JAM “MONUMENT”

Corre Diablo’s “Monument” erupts like a sonic wildfire, blending anguish and adrenaline into four minutes of pure, unfiltered power....

James Alvarez•Nov 11, 2025

New Music

KETTERS DROP INFECTIOUS NEW ROCK JAM TITLED “DANCE”

Ketters ignite pure rock and roll chaos with “Dance,” a fast, fiery burst of energy that proves Belgium knows how to move....

James Alvarez•Nov 4, 2025

Show Reviews

RIVAL SCHOOLS ROCKS THE REGENT IN LOS ANGELES

Rival Schools return to reignite LA’s alt-rock flame with Narrow Head tearing it wide open....

James Alvarez•Oct 15, 2025

New Music

RED SKIES DAWNING DROP STELLAR NEW ALT METAL JAM “SHIPWRECKED”

A tidal wave of melody and mayhem — Red Skies Dawning crash through with “Shipwrecked,” a metalcore anthem built to sink ships and shake stages....

James Alvarez•Oct 10, 2025

Show Reviews

PANTERA DOMINATED THE KIA FORUM IN LOS ANGELES

Pantera’s Heaviest Tour of Summer crushed the Kia Forum—reborn legends flanked by Amon Amarth and King Parrot in a night of pure metal carnage....

James Alvarez•Sep 3, 2025

Live Music

SPOON OPENS SUMMER TOUR WITH SOLD-OUT SANTA ANA GIG

Spoon electrify Santa Ana with a sold-out show, kicking off their summer tour in unforgettable fashion....

James Alvarez•Sep 2, 2025