RW · Week of Aug 17 · 2026

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HardcoreOut Jul 17, 2026

Loathe

A Stranger to You

The upcoming album "A Stranger to You" by Liverpool band Loathe, set for release on July 17, 2026, showcases a significant sonic evolution blending metalcore with haunting shoegaze elements, psychedelic layers, and intricate percussion patterns. Produced by guitarist Erik Bickerstaffe, the record features collaborations with artists like Jordan Rakei and Code Orange members, offering a fully immersive musical journey that invites global influences.

Nº 02On The Radar

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Out Aug 21Indie Rock

The Still Out

Crystallized

The Still Out revisit their 2009 debut Crystallized with a deluxe remastered edition out August 21, 2026. Remastered by Greg Calbi and Steve Fallone at Sterling Sound, the album blends shoegaze, indie rock, alternative rock and post-punk and features guests from Swervedriver, Fountains of Wayne, Ween, The Lemonheads and LSD and the Search for God.

Nº 03Curated New Music

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Dream PopOct 2, 2026

Wishy

Nature's Pill

Indianapolis band Wishy, who blend dream-pop with 90s alt rock and 80s jangly, fuzzed out college rock, is releasing their sophomo…

HardcoreSep 4, 2026

Chat Pile

Who Loves The Sun

Chat Pile's new album "Who Loves the Sun" is set for release on September 4, 2026 via The Flenser, featuring 10 new tracks includi…

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Nº 05From The Desk

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Chico Release Debut Self-Titled Album via New Morality Zine

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Scarlet House Shares Intimate New Single “Blow Your High” From Debut Album Angels

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Sleep In. Share New Single “Cigs Inside” From Forthcoming Album Tangled In The Vines

Nº 06New To The Wave

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SingleAdded Aug 14, 2026Scarlet House Shares Intimate New Single “Blow Your High” From Debut Album AngelsScarlet House has released “Blow Your High,” the final single from his debut album Angels, due out August 28.Stripping his hazy shoegaze sound down to...

SingleAdded Aug 14, 2026Sleep In. Share New Single “Cigs Inside” From Forthcoming Album Tangled In The VinesSleep In. have released “Cigs Inside,” the second single from their forthcoming album Tangled In The Vines, out September 25 through Choke Artist.The ...

SingleAdded Aug 14, 2026Movements Share New Single “Live By the Sword” From Upcoming LP Happier NowMovements have shared another new single, “Live By the Sword,” from their forthcoming fourth album Happier Now, due September 4 via Fearless Records.T...

ReleaseAlternative RockAdded Aug 14, 2026Self TitledDespire’s self-titled debut EP is a DIY blast of grungegaze and heavy alternative rock from the young Vacaville, California four-piece. Released August 14, 2026, it channels the weight and atmosphere of Fleshwater,…

ReleaseShoegazeAdded Aug 12, 2026CrystallizedThe Still Out revisit their 2009 debut Crystallized with a deluxe remastered edition out August 21, 2026. Remastered by Greg Calbi and Steve Fallone at Sterling Sound, the album blends shoegaze, indie rock, alternative…

SingleAdded Aug 12, 2026Wavves and Say Anything share soaring new single “Still Alive” from collaborative LP Cherry SodaWavves and Say Anything have shared “Still Alive,” the latest single from their forthcoming collaborative album Cherry Soda, out September 18 via I Su...

SingleAdded Aug 12, 2026Harker Share New Single “Hell Knows When” From Forthcoming Album All That RemainsBrighton punk quartet Harker have shared a new single, “Hell Knows When,” the latest preview of their forthcoming third album All That Remains, due Oc...

ReleaseAlternative RockAdded Aug 11, 2026Phantom MemoryModern Daze's eight-song debut LP Phantom Memory arrives August 28, 2026, pairing dreamy shoegaze atmosphere with thick alternative-rock distortion and Midwest emo guitar detail. Recorded at home in Tacoma and…

SingleAdded Aug 11, 2026Anxious Share New Single “Don’t Move”Anxious are back with new single “Don’t Move”, out now via Run For Cover Records. The track follows last year’s Bambi and pushes the band further into...

SingleAdded Aug 11, 2026Chat Pile Share Brooding New Single “Same Rules” From Forthcoming LP Who Loves The SunChat Pile have shared “Same Rules,” the latest single from their forthcoming third LP, Who Loves The Sun, out September 4.The track keeps the band’s c...

ReleasePost HardcoreAdded Aug 7, 2026...The Spirit Never Dies.Teddy DuChamp's Army return with ...The Spirit Never Dies. , out October 9, 2026. Recorded at J. Robbins' Magpie Cage with Robbins on bass and Mario Quintero on second guitar, the record channels melodic, hook-heavy…

SingleAdded Aug 6, 2026Santa Cruz emo band Time Spent Driving Share New Single “She’s the One” from forthcoming LPSANTA CRUZ, CA — Veterans of the late '90s and early 2000s emo and indie rock scene Time Spent Driving have released their new single “She’s the One,”...

Nº 07What Drops When

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August 2026

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Nº 08Fresh Wax

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Pop PunkJul 21, 2026

Tiny Voices

My Mind’s Recession

Tiny Voices' third EP, "My Mind’s Recession," will be self-released on July 21, 2026. Across 4 new songs, the band showcases their nostalgic hook-filled emo and modern pop-punk fusion, with personal and direct songwriting. The release follows their well-received 2025 EP "Reasons I Won't Change," appealing to fans of bands like Hot Mulligan, Ben Quad, Carly Cosgrove, and Good Sleepy. Expect four emo-punk anthems with heartfelt lyrics and infectious melodies.

ShoegazeJul 22, 2026

heaving.

why are you still dreaming?

A three-song, self-released EP from Peoria, IL's heaving., out July 22, 2026. It pulls together the spring singles "faces of you" and "if i cried out" with one new closer, "carsick" — nine minutes of nu-metal weight and shoegaze haze, mixed and mastered by Adam Cichocki.

Pop PunkJul 23, 2026

Dan Keyes

Never Bored

"Never Bored" is Dan Keyes' first release for Equal Vision Records and the opening shot of a solo run from the man who fronted Recover and Young Love. Produced by Courtney Ballard and co-written with Vincent Perini, it arrived July 23, 2026 with an official music video and a debut album still to be announced.

Pop PunkJul 24, 2026

No Pressure

NP Style

No Pressure's sophomore album, NP Style , is a 10-song burst of melodic punk and hardcore urgency. The surprise digital release arrived July 24, 2026 through Triple B Records, with vinyl available for pre-order.

ShoegazeJul 24, 2026

Lockstep

I Know What I Saw

LOCKSTEP's debut LP "I Know What I Saw" is set to release on July 24, 2026 via Profound Lore. The Nashville-based band blends elements of shoegaze, doom, and heavy rock, crafting a sound that fluctuates between dreamy atmospheres and crushing walls of noise. Their upcoming album promises massive, slow-burning riffs, dense layered guitars, and hypnotic yet suffocating compositions, showcasing LOCKSTEP's evolution towards a more focused and impactful musical style.

Indie RockJul 24, 2026

Pete Yorn

All the Beauty

All the Beauty is Pete Yorn’s new album, out July 24, 2026 via Shelly Records, and his third collaboration with Jackson Phillips (Day Wave). Led by the title track, the record leans into warm, melodic indie rock with a reflective edge.

EmoJul 24, 2026

ME.

All Good Things

Alt-rock band ME. will release their debut album, <em>All Good Things</em>, independently on July 24, 2026, following the singles “Special” and “Grown Man.” Featuring former Taking Back Sunday members Mark O’Connell on drums and Eddie Reyes on guitar, the band channels emotionally charged alternative rock with a pop edge, exploring themes of reflection, accountability, and growth as they build a new creative identity alongside vocalist/guitarist Mike Jansen and bassist Neal Amiruddin.

HardcoreJul 24, 2026

Stab

Lost In Maine

Lost In Maine is the debut full-length from New England melodic hardcore band Stab, out July 24 through Unbeaten Records. Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Evan Sammons, the record captures the melancholy, isolation, and hard-earned resilience of growing up in the New England hardcore scene.

Noise RockJul 24, 2026

Bleached Cross

Wrath

BLEACHED CROSS, originating from Chicago, blends post-punk, industrial music, darkwave, blackened hardcore, and noise rock on their emotionally intense album "Wrath" set for release on July 24, 2026 through New Morality Zine. The album delves into themes of grief, loss, and love, showcasing the band's evolution towards a deeply human narrative, recorded with meticulous attention to creating atmosphere and tension, resonating with artists like AFI, Have A Nice Life, HEALTH, and Cold Cave.

Indie RockJul 24, 2026

The Strokes

Reality Awaits

The Strokes' upcoming album Reality Awaits will be released on July 24, 2026 via RCA, marking their first full-length album since 2020's The New Abnormal . Produced by Rick Rubin and recorded globally, this release stays true to the band's signature sound, offering a blend of classic Strokes guitar-driven music with experimental elements showcased in tracks like “Falling out of Love” and "Dine N’Dash."

Pop PunkAug 7, 2026

WAIVER.

Can You See Me Now?

WAIVER.'s new EP Can You See Me Now arrives August 7, 2026, pairing heavy pop-punk energy with introspective emo songwriting. The release is led by the single “Commonality.” Fans of Koyo, No Pressure, Knuckle Puck, The Story So Far, and Title Fight should take note.

Indie RockAug 7, 2026

Slow Fiction

dollhouse

The debut album dollhouse by Slow Fiction, a New York City indie rock band, delves into themes of identity and observation across 11 tracks. Influenced by bands like Yo La Tengo and Broken Social Scene, the album combines propulsive indie rock with layered arrangements, culminating in a cinematic, cathartic closer. dollhouse will be released on August 7, 2026 through Tight Knit Records.

HardcoreAug 7, 2026

Ceremony

Tell Me Your Dream

Seminal California based punk rock band CEREMONY announces their seventh album, Tell Me Your Dream, set to release on August 7th, 2026 via Relapse, featuring a mix of hardcore and post-punk influences reminiscent of bands like Discharge and Crass. The album, produced by the legendary John Reis (Rocket from the Crypt, Hot Snakes, and many other notable punk bands), showcases the band's evolution over their 21-year career, capturing their punk-forged intensity and timely expression, as evident by latest blistering single "Death Destruction Mayhem."

HardcoreAug 7, 2026

Initiate

With Love // With Rage

With Love // With Rage is the new five-track EP from Southern California hardcore band Initiate, out August 7, 2026 on Blue Grape Music. Their first release since 2023's Cerebral Circus , it's built around the push-pull of love and rage and led by the video single "Numb the Pain."

Indie RockAug 7, 2026

Public Opinion

The Curse Of Public Opinion

Denver punk band Public Opinion is releasing their second album, The Curse of Public Opinion on August 7th through SideOneDummy. Clocking in at a mean. 23 minutes, The Curse of Public Opinion is loaded with fuck-you anthems that plumb the depths of existential disappointment through a sneering cocktail of 2000s garage rock swagger, classic punk hooks, and hardcore ferocity. Plenty of albums provide the soundtrack for picking yourself back up, but Public Opinion are there for when you're getting kicked while you're down.

RockAug 7, 2026

Citizen

Halcyon Blues

Toledo-based rock band Citizen have announced their upcoming album Halcyon Blues, set for release on August 7 via Run For Cover Records. The band’s latest single, “Highs and Lows,” highlights their dynamic sound, pulling from the many directions they’ve explored over the past 17 years. Recorded by vocalist Mat Kerekes and mixed by Tom Lorde-Alge, the album blends the urgency of their early work with the bigger, more polished hooks of their later releases. Having moved between raw emo, post-hardcore, grunge, and indie-leaning alternative, Halcyon Blues pulls those threads together into a cohesive, fully realized statement that feels like a natural next step for the band.

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