Alien Boys is a gritty punk band hailing from Vancouver, B.C., founded in 2016 and known for delivering blistering live performances with unfiltered energy and purpose. With four releases under their belt—including a demo, two LPs, and their most recent EP, Live at Rain City Recorders—Alien Boys has carved a loyal following in Canada’s underground punk scene and beyond. Their latest single, “Punching Concrete,” captures the raw emotion and explosive sound fans have come to expect.
Name:
Alien Boys
Genre:
Punk
Founded:
2016
# of Albums:
4 (including 1 demo, 2 LPs, and 1 EP)
Latest Album:
Live at Rain City Recorders
Latest Single:
Punching Concrete
Latest Video:
Favourite musician growing up:
Dead Kennedys
Favourite musician now:
Tom Waits
Guilty pleasure song:
Flirting With The Devil (Make Honky Tonk a Threat Again), Pauly Creep-O. This is less about guilt and more about pleasure.
Live show ritual:
Doing lunges and a whisky shot.
Favourite local musician:
Bison. They are unrivalled and constantly bring the crush.
EP or LP?
Our most recent release is an EP, but we’re looking forward to focusing on making another LP.
Early bird or night owl?
Early bird. The quiet hours before dawn are the most expansive. Nothing good
Road or studio?
Road. Curated chaos, please.
Any shows or albums coming up?
Jonny Bones’ benefit show at the Rickshaw on June 20th.
Where can we follow you?
Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | TikTok | Spotify
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Rapid Fire Local Questions:
What is your favourite local restaurant?
Banh Mi Saigon on Victoria Drive. Always take the upsell. It’s worth it.
What is your favourite street in your city and why?
Victoria Drive. It runs parallel to Commercial, is great for biking, and makes you feel like you’re in a small town rather than a big ol’ city.
What is your favourite park in your city and why?
New Brighton Park. Love that tunnel (even though they keep painting over the graffiti). It has all the amenities for dogs, kids, and enough shade for parking yourself under with a book while staring at the city.
What is your favourite music venue in your city?
We love the staff, the aesthetic, the sound quality, and the general vibe of The Wise Hall.
What is your favourite music store in your city?
Red Cat Records. How can you go wrong when Ford Pier is the one selling you a Dead Bob record?
