“I saw Alpha Jerk live at 1111 and now I am insane.”

— Superfan Will Dabaldo

BIO

Alpha Jerk emerged from Fredericksburg's fertile music scene in the early 2000s, when rock veterans Larry Hinkle (Sore Losers, BEEF JERKY) and James Noll (Clark's Ditch, BEEF JERKY) began experimenting with new sounds in their gritty Charles Street practice space. After bringing Missy Colombo aboard to hold down the low end, the band unleashed their debut album Year of the Cock, followed by the Greenman EP, before going into an extended hibernation.

Fast forward seventeen years to the tail end of the pandemic—the original trio reconvened, discovering their chemistry hadn't just survived but intensified. With the addition of guitarist Mark Phelan's (Trucker Troy and the Convoy, BEEF JERKY) deft fretwork and the backing of Donny Smooth's newly minted 1111 venue, Alpha Jerk roared back to life on the live circuit. This renewed energy led to XIXI, a six-song collection featuring three originals alongside three carefully chosen covers that showcase the band's range and influences.

Riding this creative momentum into late 2023, Alpha Jerk began crafting their most ambitious project yet: a series of single releases throughout 2024. Standout tracks like "St. Helen," "Hellfire," "Book Burn R," and "Get it Outta My Head" demonstrate the band's evolution while maintaining their signature sound. Check out these releases and more in the player below—each track tells another chapter in Alpha Jerk's ongoing sonic adventure.

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