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Alexsucks (styled ALEXSUCKS) is an American dance-punk rock band based in Los Angeles. The members are vocalist and guitarist Alex Alvarez, bassist Garrett Orseno aka DJ Topgun, guitarist John Luther, and drummer Jonny Ransom. They became known in the early 2020s for a mix of garage rock and dance-punk, with influences including The Clash and disco beats,[1] and for their many million-streaming singles. They are signed to Warner Records.[2]
Formation and early career
[edit]The band's four original members met through skateboarding.[3] They launched their career in 2018 when Alvarez relocated to Los Angeles.
Their debut EP, Angsty Teen, was released in 2021, but their breakout single came out in November of that year. "Talk To You"[4] was their first track to hit a million streams.[5]
2023–2026
[edit]Their first Billboard charting single was "6 Pack and Cigarettes"[6] from their debut full-length album The Gutter, produced by Brendan O'Brien, which came out in July 2023.[4][7] The day after its release the band played a sold-out show at the Roxy.[8] Their touring in 2023–24 included appearances with The Black Keys[9] and Plain White T's.[10]
In October 2024 they released the EP Warm Beers, which Alternative Press wrote "spans the worlds of alternative rock, dance-punk, and old-school MTV."[11] That year they toured with Ekkstacy,[12] played the Life is Beautiful festival, and opened for the Red Hot Chili Peppers at the Forum in Los Angeles.[13]
Their first headlining tour, the 19-stop[14] "Dance Punch Cry," began at House of Blues in San Diego[1] and sold out U.S. venues in March–April 2025.[15] By the time of this tour their popularity was such that fans "knew every lyric" and some were following the band from city to city to attend multiple concerts, according to Off the Record Press.[16] In 2025 they also played Lollapalooza.[2] Their 2025 singles "What We're Doing Here" received more than six million streams on Spotify and the singles "Flowers in the Dirt" and "Worm in the Sun" also received millions of streams.[17]
Their album Autopilot was released by Warner Records on February 20, 2026.[18] They have a U.S.-and-Canada headlining tour scheduled for 2026.[19]
References
[edit]- 1 2 Katie Blais (12 January 2026). "ALEXSUCKS: From Skating to Sold-Out Shows". The Look Magazine.
- 1 2 "ALEXSUCKS Release 'Flowers & Dirt' Video". antimusic. 31 May 2025. Retrieved 12 January 2026.
- ↑ April Massey. "ALEXSUCKS Might Not Know Where They're Going, But They're Going to Have a Lot of Fun Getting There". Listen Boise. Retrieved 8 January 2026.
- 1 2 Alessandra Rincon (15 June 2023). "Meet ALEXSUCKS, the Delinquents Betting on a Hollywood Rock Revival". Ones to Watch. Retrieved 8 January 2026.
- ↑ Alessandra Rincon (19 April 2024). "AlexSucks". 713 Mag. Retrieved 8 January 2026.
- ↑ Xander Zellner (4 October 2023). "10 First-Timers on Billboard's Charts This Week: Petey, Chappell Roan, Charles Wesley Godwin & More". Billboard. Retrieved 15 January 2026.
- ↑ Carolyn Droke (19 July 2023). "Indie Mixtape 20: AlexSucks' Catchy Garage Rock Debut Is Inspired by Evel Knievel". Uproxx. Retrieved 12 January 2026.
- ↑ Lucy Hendricks (13 June 2023). "ALEXSUCKS Sells Out the Roxy and Basks in the Adrenaline of Their First Album Release". Melodic Magazine. Retrieved 12 January 2026.
- ↑ "The Black Keys, Local H, Alexsucks". ohmyrockness.com. 5 December 2023. Retrieved 15 January 2026.
- ↑ Maria Sonnenberg (2 April 2024). "Plain White T's to headline Florida Tech's 2024 Homecoming Fest". Florida Today. Retrieved 15 January 2026.
- ↑ Sam Fine (31 October 2024). "10 songs that informed ALEXSUCKS' Warm Beers EP". Alt Press Magazine. Retrieved 8 January 2026.
- ↑ "Ekkstacy North American Tour 2024". thebeverlytheater.com. 27 October 2023. Retrieved 12 January 2026.
- ↑ "BMI Indie Spotlight: ALEXSUCKS". BMI. 16 July 2024. Retrieved 8 January 2026.
- ↑ "Concert Review: ALEXSUCKS at Mohawk". Afterglow. 9 April 2025. Retrieved 12 January 2026.
- ↑ Cole Kubizne (1 April 2025). "ALEXSUCKS Delivers Electrifying Performance at The Social in Orlando". Music Scene Media. Retrieved 8 January 2026.
- ↑ Nico Beauchamp (18 March 2025). "ALEXSUCKS rocks out with Sold Out Chicago Crowd". Off the Record Press. Retrieved 12 January 2026.
- ↑ Alessandra Rincon (3 March 2025). "ALEXSUCKS Make Their Return With Self-Deprecating New Single "Worm in the sun"". Ones to Watch. Retrieved 8 January 2026.
- ↑ Darryl Sterdan (19 February 2026). "Albums Of The Week: Alexsucks – Autopilot". Tinnitist. Retrieved 20 February 2026.
- ↑ "Alexsucks". Live Nation. Retrieved 22 January 2026.