Mathew Alvarez is the creator, host, and editor of Sad Boy Radio—Chicago’s #1 music podcast centered around mental health. Since launching the platform in 2021, Mathew has led powerful conversations that humanize artists and spotlight the everyday struggles they face behind the scenes. Under his direction, Sad Boy Radio has garnered millions of views across social media and built a reputation for blending music with meaningful dialogue.

The podcast has been granted access to cover major events like Rauw Alejandro’s tour, Álvaro Díaz, Sueños Music Festival, and Lyrical Lemonade’s Summer Smash. Guests have included artists signed to labels such as Def Jam, Atlantic, and Interscope, as well as ESPN journalists and an NBA player. Through it all, Mathew remains committed to using music as a vessel to bring awareness to mental health in the entertainment industry and beyond.