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Oso Oso's sixth full-length, an exchange of information , arrives November 6, 2026 via Feral Twin. The album leans into the projec…
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withforwardmotion
Day Aches return with their second full-length, withforwardmotion , out November 4 via Other People Records. The 10-song follow-up to 2023’s One Last Dream Before Dying pushes the DC/VA band’s grungegaze into heavier territory, folding nü metal and hardcore weight into dense fuzz, reverb and melodic shoegaze, with touchpoints including Superheaven, Soul Blind, Narrow Head, Trauma Ray and Split Chain.
ARE YOU READY: THE FIRST STUDIO RECORDING (Inner Ear - March 1979)
Bad Brains' earliest known studio session, recorded at Inner Ear Studios in March 1979, receives its first official release November 6 via Trust Records. Newly mixed by Ian MacKaye, the six-song collection is led by the previously unreleased original studio recording of “Pay to Cum.”

an exchange of information
Oso Oso's sixth full-length, an exchange of information , arrives November 6, 2026 via Feral Twin. The album leans into the projec…
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Future Nausea
Spanish Love Songs return with their fifth album, Future Nausea , out November 6, 2026 via Pure Noise Records. Produced by Chris W…
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FINGERS CROSSED
Tokyo emo band ANORAK! will release their third album, FINGERS CROSSED , on October 22, 2026 via Counter Intuitive. The Tokyo emo band's 10-song record blends intricate guitars, English and Japanese lyrics, and heartfelt vocals with occasional Auto-Tuned effects, drawing inspiration from Tokyo’s emo, alternative, and hardcore punk scenes as well as international touring connections and dance music.

MAXIMUMBLASTSUPERLOUD Vol. 2: 24 Songs From 2023-2026
Dazy will release MAXIMUMBLASTSUPERLOUD Vol. 2: 24 Songs From 2023-2026 via Lame-O Records on October 23, 2026. The album showcases a mix of fuzz-pop, layered rhythms, and inventive guitar work, including new tracks like "Beat Change" blending boom-bap beats with catchy hooks. This 24-track collection combines singles and EPs from the past three years with fresh material, illustrating Dazy's evolution since 2023. Fans of experimental pop and genre-blurring sounds can explore the compilation, featuring hits like BIG Problem b/w Gravity and Bad Penny .

Punk Ruins
Fake Names return with their third album, Punk Ruins , out October 23, 2026 via Epitaph Records. Recorded at Electrical Audio in Chicago, the 12-song set pushes the band's D.C. hardcore roots into hook-heavy punk and power pop.

Balance
Pet Fox return with their fourth album, Balance , out October 23, 2026 via Exploding In Sound Records. Recorded at Drop of Sun Studios with Alex Farrar, the nine-song record sharpens the Boston band’s textured, melodic indie rock with a more immediate live-band feel. The band cites Pinback, Autolux and Alex G among the influences informing the record’s intricate guitars, understated hooks and emotional detail. RIYL: Pinback, No Knife, Minus the Bear, Built to Spill, Sunny Day Real Estate, Dinosaur Jr

Overt
popfree’s seven-track full-length Overt arrives October 23, 2026 via New Morality Zine. Recorded and mixed by Colin Knight at Paradise Studios in Anaheim, the album pushes the Orange County band’s emo and post-hardcore sound through layered guitars, dynamic rhythms and emotionally charged vocals.

Glittermouth/Shallow Split EP
Glittermouth/Shallow Split EP is an upcoming split release from Peoria, Illinois grungegaze band Glittermouth and Shallow, due October 23, 2026, featuring 2 brand new songs "Better Daze" and "Severed." More details on the EP and their new single coming soon.

Dispel
Sidewave’s third full-length Dispel arrives October 23, 2026, pairing layered guitars and shoegaze atmosphere with the project’s heavy, melodic space-rock scale. Written over several years, the album moves between restraint and huge guitar-driven passages while circling themes of distance, escape and the unknown.

wash. rinse. repeat.
Dad Hats return with wash. rinse. repeat. , their third full-length, out October 23, 2026 through Mind Over Matter Records. Recorded at Costume Party Records and mixed by James Paul Wisner, the 11-song album pairs the Nashville band's hook-heavy emo/pop-punk with darker, self-deprecating reflections on adulthood. For fans of: The Wonder Years, PUP, The Menzingers, Arms Length, early Fall Out Boy

Today's Minor Victories
Austin, TX post-hardcore band Porcelain's sophomore album, Today's Minor Victories, is set to release on October 23, 2026, via TODO Records, showcasing a stark balance of chaotic noise and melodic hooks through a dynamic post-hardcore lens. The new single "Apocalypse" captures themes of despair and resilience amidst a backdrop of metallic riffs and raw instrumentals. Recorded live with minimal layering, the album explores grief and perseverance, offering a tight and direct sonic experience reminiscent of bands like Unwound, Drives Like Jehu, The Blood Brothers, Touche Amore, and Sparta.

ZIRP!
DIIV return with ZIRP! , their A. G. Cook-produced fifth album, arriving October 30, 2026. Per the band’s own statement, they view it as their pop record: a fun, direct and highly accessible alternative-rock counterpoint to the heavier mood of Frog in Boiling Water .

Perfecth
Queens of the Stone Age return with their ninth studio album, Perfecth , out October 30, 2026 via Matador Records. Produced by Josh Homme and Michael Shuman, the nine-song record moves through love, loss and repair with a deliberately varied mix of menacing grooves, strange turns and unexpectedly gentle moments.

Ain't My World
Massive Nightmares' debut LP Ain't My World arrives October 30, 2026 via Black Numbers. Recorded with Trevor Reilly at Anchor End Studio, the eleven-song album turns the Boston quartet's riff-heavy indie punk, power-pop hooks and stacked harmonies into a bigger set of sing-along anthems.

What Enormous Things Have Happened
St. Louis emo and melodic hardcore band Broadheart will release their 12-song debut LP titled What Enormous Things Have Happened , arriving October 30, 2026 via Sweet Cheetah Records. Produced by Gabe Usery and featuring members of Squint, Still, Like Heaven, and The Disappeared, the LP pairs late ’90s and early 2000s emo melody with thick guitars, melodic hardcore urgency and introspective lyrics, appealing to fans of Jimmy Eat World. Seaweed, Koyo, Basement and Fiddlehead.

Drink The Ocean
Drag Talk’s debut album brings shoegaze atmosphere, Britpop melody and ’90s alternative-rock dynamics to ten songs produced by Tom Syrowski.

withforwardmotion
Day Aches return with their second full-length, withforwardmotion , out November 4 via Other People Records. The 10-song follow-up to 2023’s One Last Dream Before Dying pushes the DC/VA band’s grungegaze into heavier territory, folding nü metal and hardcore weight into dense fuzz, reverb and melodic shoegaze, with touchpoints including Superheaven, Soul Blind, Narrow Head, Trauma Ray and Split Chain.

Where Could I Go?
Atlanta indie punk band New Junk City will release their fourth album, Where Could I Go? on November 6, 2026 via Lauren Records. This 12-song record delves into the challenges of navigating love, work, and relationships, showcasing a raw and honest approach similar to their punk counterparts. Produced by Tyler Bisson and recorded at Standard Electric, the lead single "Lonely Now" portrays themes of setting boundaries and embracing change in personal connections. RIYL: Superchunk, The Replacements, Green Day, The Weakerthans, The Get Up Kids, Japandroids, The Menzingers, Gin Blossoms
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