ALEXSUCKS – Autopilot Single Review: The New Anthem of L.A. Rock

Look, we’ve all been there—stuck in that weird, numb headspace where life is just happening to you while you’re staring out the window. That’s exactly the nerve ALEXSUCKS hits with their brand new single, “Autopilot.”

If you haven’t been keeping tabs on the L.A. scene, Alex Alvarez and his crew have been bubbling under the surface for a minute now. But with “Autopilot,” it feels like they just kicked the door off the hinges. Dropped on January 26, the track is the perfect introduction to their upcoming sophomore album of the same name, which hits the world on February 20, 2026.

The Vibe: Raw, Gritty, and Entirely Too Relatable

Forget the over-polished pop-rock you hear on the radio. “Autopilot” feels like a frantic late-night drive through a city that never sleeps. It’s got that jagged, garage-rock energy that reminds you of early 2000s indie, but with a modern edge that’s purely 2026.

Working with heavy-hitter producer Brendan O’Brien (who has worked with icons like Pearl Jam) was a power move. The production is tight and punchy without losing the “dirt” under the fingernails that makes ALEXSUCKS who they are.

What makes this track stick:

• The Hook: It’s an immediate earworm. You’ll be humming “I need yuh, I need yuh” before the second chorus even hits.

• The Lyrics: It’s blunt. It’s about losing control and just letting the momentum take over. It’s “falling apart” but making it sound like a party.

• The Attitude: There’s zero pretension here. It’s just loud, honest rock music.

Why ALEXSUCKS is the One to Watch

Since their debut The Gutter, the band has built a cult following of skaters, late-night dwellers, and anyone who misses when music felt a little dangerous. “Autopilot” feels like the moment they stop being a “local favorite” and start being the band everyone is talking about.

“If you don’t wanna shoot yourself in the foot, then don’t.” — Alex Alvarez on the mindset behind the new music.

Mark Your Calendars

With the full 9-track album Autopilot dropping on February 20, this single is just the tip of the iceberg. If the rest of the record is half as high-energy as this, we’re in for one of the best rock albums of the year.

Check out the “Autopilot” video if you want to see that chaotic energy brought to life—it’s basically a fever dream on wheels.