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Oso Oso

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 project's melodic indie rock while reconnecting with its emo and punk roots, led by the loud, upbeat first single "know you know me better."

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ARE YOU READY: THE FIRST STUDIO RECORDING (Inner Ear - March 1979)

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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.”

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EmoNov 6, 2026

Spanish Love Songs

Future Nausea

Spanish Love Songs return with their fifth album, Future Nausea , out November 6, 2026 via Pure Noise Records. Produced by Chris W…

Power PopNov 13, 2026

Wavves

Cherry Soda

Wavves returns with a reworked version of Cherry Soda , now presented as a Wavves-only album and due November 13, 2026 via I Surre…

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SingleAdded Nov 4, 2026Crate Share “Crushed to Nothing” Ahead of Self-Titled DebutBrooklyn’s Crate have shared “Crushed to Nothing,” the closing track and final preview of their self-titled debut, out November 13 via Good English Re...

ReleaseIndie PopAdded Nov 3, 2026TasteRiverside’s long-shelved second album reaches streaming December 4, 2026 via Lost in Ohio. Produced and mixed by Paul Mahern, Taste adds a rougher edge to the Philadelphia band’s chiming guitar pop, led by “Again.”

ReleaseShoegazeAdded Nov 2, 2026Moral InjuryIn Parallel featuring members of Celebrity and Hopesfall return with Moral Injury , a three-song EP due November 20, 2026 via Mind Over Matter Records. Led by “Carson Lore,” the record confronts gun violence and…

SingleAdded Nov 2, 2026Oso Oso Share New Single “the facts” Ahead of Upcoming LP an exchange of informationLong Island’s Oso Oso have shared “the facts,” the fourth single from their forthcoming sixth full-length, an exchange of information, arriving Novemb...

SingleAdded Oct 30, 2026Crate Share New Videos for ‘Not My Song (Mine to Keep)’ and ‘Necklace’ Ahead of Debut LPBrooklyn shoegaze and slowcore outfit Crate have unveiled two new music videos for “Not My Song (Mine to Keep)” and “Necklace,” both taken from their ...

SingleAdded Oct 28, 2026Guided By Voices Announce Speculation and Gossip, Share “Designed For Use”Guided By Voices have announced Speculation and Gossip, due January 22, 2027 via GBV Inc Records, and shared lead single “Designed For Use.” The 16-tr...

SingleAdded Oct 28, 2026DIIV Share “Dare Me” Video and Announce 2027 World TourDIIV have shared “Dare Me,” the final single from their fifth album, ZIRP!, out October 30, 2026 via Fantasy Recordings. Produced by A. G. Cook, the r...

SingleAdded Oct 28, 2026Wavves Share “We Get Around” Ahead of Cherry Soda’s November 13 ReleaseWavves have shared “We Get Around,” the latest single from Cherry Soda, now arriving November 13, 2026 via I Surrender Records and Bose Records. The s...

ReleaseIndieAdded Oct 28, 2026Speculation and GossipGuided By Voices return with the 16-track Speculation and Gossip , out January 22, 2027 via GBV Inc Records. Lead single “Designed For Use” turns a vintage record-label instruction into Robert Pollard’s anthem of…

ReleaseAlternative RockAdded Oct 27, 2026A Portrait of FearMelodic Canvas will release their new LP titled A Portrait of Fear on November 4, 2026, a 10-track LP of haunting, reverb-soaked alternative rock and shoegaze via Setterwind Records and Candlepin Records. The album…

ReleasePost HardcoreAdded Oct 27, 2026Alone in TowLondon trio Silica's 11-song debut album arrives November 20, 2026, via Sunday Drive Records. Drawing from '90s alternative rock and post-hardcore, it balances noise and melody while exploring the tension between city…

SingleAdded Oct 26, 2026breakkaway Share “I know” With Softcult From Debut EP It all feels the same from afarNew York's breakkaway have shared "I know," a new single featuring Canadian duo Softcult. It's the latest look at their debut EP It all feels the same...

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EmoOct 22, 2026

ANORAK!

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.

Power PopOct 23, 2026

Dazy

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 .

PunkOct 23, 2026

Fake Names

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.

Indie RockOct 23, 2026

Pet Fox

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

Indie RockOct 23, 2026

popfree

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.

ShoegazeOct 23, 2026

Glittermouth

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.

ShoegazeOct 23, 2026

Sidewave

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.

Indie RockOct 23, 2026

Dad Hats

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

Noise RockOct 23, 2026

Porcelain

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.

Oct 30, 2026

DIIV

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 .

Alternative RockOct 30, 2026

Queens of the Stone Age

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.

Power PopOct 30, 2026

Massive Nightmares

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.

EmoOct 30, 2026

Broadheart

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.

Dream PopOct 30, 2026

Drag Talk

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.

ShoegazeNov 4, 2026

Day Aches

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.

ShoegazeNov 4, 2026

Melodic Canvas

A Portrait of Fear

Melodic Canvas will release their new LP titled A Portrait of Fear on November 4, 2026, a 10-track LP of haunting, reverb-soaked alternative rock and shoegaze via Setterwind Records and Candlepin Records. The album fuses'90s alternative-rock angst, heavy grunge guitars and shoegaze's swirling reverb, with eerie atmospheres with raw melodic urgency. Influences ranging from Nirvana and Smashing Pumpkins to Superheaven and Hum are evident throughout.

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