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Indie RockOut Aug 21, 2026

DMA's

DMAs

DMA'S return with a self-titled fifth album on August 21, 2026 via Wonderlick Recording Company / Sony Music Australia / RCA UK. Written between the band's own studio in Glebe, Sydney and Los Angeles, the 11-song record includes My Baby's Place, Hurracane, Heatin Park, and Killing Time.

Nº 02On The Radar

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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.

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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Sunbleached announce debut album Stop Destroying The Things You Love, share new single “Pain Chamber”

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Semaphore Share New Single “Bunny” from Forthcoming LP Despite What You Say

Emo

MyVeronica Sign to Sunday Drive Records, Announce Debut Album

Nº 06New To The Wave

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ReleaseEmoAdded Jul 21, 2026Stop Destroying The Things You LoveSunbleached’s debut album Stop Destroying The Things You Love arrives September 18, 2026 via Community Music. Produced by Fletcher Matthews, the 11-track record blends grunge-heavy alternative rock with emo melody and…

SingleAdded Jul 18, 2026Semaphore Share New Single “Bunny” from Forthcoming LP Despite What You SayBrooklyn post-shoegaze and alternative rock band Semaphore have released their new single “Bunny,” the first preview of the band’s forthcoming full-le...

ReleaseAlternative RockAdded Jul 18, 2026Despite What You SaySemaphore’s 11-track album Despite What You Say arrives October 10, 2026 through Candlepin Records. Led by the new single “Bunny,” it pairs the Brooklyn band’s post-shoegaze haze with alternative-rock melody and…

ReleaseMid-west EmoAdded Jul 17, 2026My Mind’s RecessionTiny 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…

ReleasePost HardcoreAdded Jul 17, 2026Peace When I'm DeadOcean Sleeper return with Peace When I'm Dead , their sophomore album, out August 21, 2026 via BMG Australia and Rise Records. The record pushes the band's melodic metalcore into darker territory, confronting…

ReleaseAlternative RockAdded Jul 17, 2026I Hope There's Music in HeavenMyVeronica's debut album "I Hope There's Music in Heaven" set for release on August 21, 2026 via Sunday Drive Records, draws influence from 90's emo and alternative rock genres, featuring heartfelt and emotional…

SingleAdded Jul 17, 2026Gordon Withers shares cello cover of American Football’s “Never Meant” on new benefit double singleMaryland rock cellist Gordon Withers has released Never Meant: A Benefit for SPLC, a two-track set pairing a cello arrangement of American Football’s ...

ReleaseModern ClassicalAdded Jul 17, 2026Never Meant: A Benefit for SPLCGordon Withers transforms American Football’s “Never Meant” and Ethel Meserve’s “Calba’s Last” into a two-track cello release benefiting the Southern Poverty Law Center. The double single arrives July 17, 2026 through…

ReleaseMetalcoreAdded Jul 17, 2026I Promised The WorldThe self-titled EP from Denton, Texas post-hardcore outfit I Promised The World — five songs of scream-sung, early-2000s metalcore and screamo, out January 16, 2026 via Rise Records. Produced by Jon Markson (Drug…

SingleAdded Jul 16, 2026Ruby Haunt Share "Big Room," First Single From New Album Paper HaloLos Angeles dream-pop duo Ruby Haunt have shared "Big Room," the first single and video from their forthcoming eleventh album, Paper Halo, out Septemb...

ReleaseDream PopAdded Jul 16, 2026Paper HaloPaper Halo is the eleventh album from Los Angeles dream-pop duo Ruby Haunt — ten songs about memory, transformation, and the places we keep returning to. Self-released September 16, 2026 and led by the single "Big Room."

SingleAdded Jul 15, 2026Slow Fiction share new single “turning down flowers” from forthcoming LP dollhouseNew York City indie rock five-piece Slow Fiction have shared “turning down flowers,” the latest single from their forthcoming debut album, dollhouse, ...

Nº 07What Drops When

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July 2026

24 releases

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Fri · Jul 108 out

Wed · Jul 151 out

Sweet TeethThe Void That Eats The Heart · Power Pop

Fri · Jul 178 out

Tue · Jul 211 out

Tiny VoicesMy Mind’s Recession · Pop Punk

Fri · Jul 246 out

Nº 08Fresh Wax

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Pop PunkJun 26, 2026

All Good

Nothing Can Hurt Me

Austin, TX melodic emo/post-hardcore band All Good is set to release their debut EP "Nothing Can Hurt Me" on June 26, 2026. Across 6 new tracks, the EP features heavy guitars, big melodies, emotionally honest lyrics and anthemic choruses drawing influence from bands like Title Fight, and Fiddlehead to Blink-182 and Taking Back Sunday. With a sound that balances raw intensity and heartfelt vulnerability, All Good's latest release promises hooks, high energy, and a nostalgic yet current vibe that will resonate with both longtime fans of the genre and new listeners.

Indie RockJun 26, 2026

Snarls

In Heaven There's Rainbows

The Columbus, Ohio quartet's first new music since 2024's Chris Walla-produced With Love , In Heaven There's Rainbows swaps some of Snarls' indie-pop sweetness for grungier guitars and bigger hooks across five tracks. Out June 26, 2026 on Take This To Heart Records — their first release with new drummer Mike Taddeo in the fold.

Dream PopJun 26, 2026

Bantom Woods

Bend

Austin indie rock band Bantom Woods return with Bend , out June 26, 2026 via Shifting Sounds. The LP pulls together alternative rock, jangly college rock, dream pop, post-punk edges, and fuzzed-up hooks across 9 brand new tracks.

Melodic HardcoreJun 26, 2026

Fiddlehead

Baby I'll Change

Fiddlehead's latest EP, *Baby I'll Change*, showcases an exhilarating evolution in the band's sound, blending fiery instrumentation with melodic undercurrents that resonate deeply with listeners. Following the acclaimed full-length *Death Is Nothing To Us*, this release reflects a renewed sense of purpose born from personal loss, as the band pours their collective heartache and resilience into what they believe are their best songs to date. With the title track leading the charge and a captivating music video to match, the EP is a stirring testament to their dedication to music and each other, setting the stage for impactful live performances on their upcoming tour.

PunkJun 26, 2026

Toilet Rats

Black Cats

Toilet Rats' third LP, "Black Cats," is a blend of fuzz, synths, and drum machines creating moody synth pop, post-punk, 80s college rock, and new wave tracks. Fans of Vision Video, Home Front, The Cure, Say Hi, and New Order will appreciate this release, set to drop on June 26, 2026 via Steadfast Records and Sweet Cheetah Records. Recorded during a disruptive period, the album delves into themes of survival, illness, and camaraderie, featuring standout tracks like "Shimmy" and "HEART EMOJI MPLS." With contributions from notable artists and a diverse musical background, Toilet Rats delivers a dynamic mix reflective of Rehbein's underground influences and Minneapolis roots.

Pop PunkJun 26, 2026

The Bouncing Souls

Born To Be

The Bouncing Souls return with Born To Be , their first new full-length album produced by Grammy Award-winning producer Will Yip. Arriving June 26, the record finds the New Jersey punk veterans balancing resilience, community, and hard-earned perspective across ten songs led by the anthemic first single "The Light."

Indie RockJun 26, 2026

Sincere Engineer

Probable Claws

Sincere Engineer is releasing their fourth studio album, "Probable Claws," on June 26, 2026, via Hopeless Records, blending emotive punk with relatable themes of time and self-reflection. Recorded at Chicago’s Electrical Audio, the album maintains the band's gritty, blue-collar ethos while delivering a mix of cathartic emo and pop-punk anthems across 11 brand new tracks, including latest single and album opener "Twist My Tongue."

EmoJul 10, 2026

Snag

All The Cages Holding Us Will One Day Turn To Dust

Snag, a Milwaukee screamo band, is set to release their new LP "All The Cages Holding Us Will One Day Turn To Dust" on July 10, 2026, marking their first album with Deathwish Inc. Throughout its 11 tracks, Snag exhibit the expansion of their sound in both directions-at times more melodic and others more aggressive than their previous releases, exploring personal struggles with chronic illness and mental health.

EmoJul 10, 2026

Khamsin

Thousand Yard Stare / Abacus

Nashville band Khamsin's latest release, Thousand Yard Stare / Abacus , out July 10th, showcases their signature blend of emo and post-rock in two distinct directions. The double A-side touches on themes of online radicalization and creative ambition, with production by Julian Shank and mixing by Corey Coffman.

Dream PopJul 10, 2026

she's green

swallowtail

she's green expand their dreamy, fuzz-heavy “moss music” on swallowtail , a seven-track EP released July 10, 2026 via Photo Finish Records. Their first fully studio-recorded project pairs ethereal vocals and reverberant guitars with a heavier, more immersive sense of scale.

Power PopJul 10, 2026

Hurry

Zoned Out

Zoned Out is the seventh full-length from Philadelphia power-pop band Hurry, out July 10 via Lame-O Records. Across 10 fuzzy and jangly, hook-heavy songs, Matt Scottoline works through transition, anxiety, creative block, and the life-shifting question of starting a family.

PunkJul 10, 2026

3 Dollars

Plus Tax

Plus Tax is the debut EP from Hoboken, New Jersey post-emo punk band 3 Dollars, out July 10, 2026 via Smartpunk Records. Across five tracks, the band pairs raw urgency with melodic, nostalgic hooks, led by the sharp single “Suppressed Memories" drawing influences from Title Fight, Anxious and One Step Closer.

HardcoreJul 10, 2026

Show Me The Body

Alone Together

Show Me the Body has announced their 4th studio album "Alone Together," set to be released on July 10th, 2026 via Loma Vista Recordings. The album, produced by Klas Åhlund and Kenneth Blume III, showcases the band's signature hardcore sound with themes of praxis and direct communication, following their acclaimed 2022 release "Trouble The Water." Written in the band's own studio amidst personal experiences, "Alone Together" represents a focused and urgent evolution in Show Me the Body's music. Latest single "No God" now streaming.

Indie RockJul 10, 2026

Hew

Your Version

Hew, a Houston emo band (featuring members of football, etc.) formed in 2024, is releasing their debut LP "Your Version" on July 10, 2026. Across 11 tracks, Hew showcases a distinct emo sound that transcends simple revivalism. Drawing on themes of tension and contradiction, Hew's music is characterized by dynamic interplay between bass and Bass VI with angular and jangly guitars, coupled with catchy melodies and big vocal hooks, that will appeal to fans of bands like Tigers Jaw, Snail Mail, Lemuria and Sweet Pill.

Post HardcoreJul 10, 2026

The Xcerts

I Think I Want To Go Home Now.

On "I Think I Want To Go Home Now." by The Xcerts, expect a cathartic blend of raw emotion and furious energy as the Brighton-based band channels personal struggles into a sonic outpouring of anger and frustration. With the track "pretty ugly" leading the charge, vocalist Murray Macleod's intense vocals navigate internal turmoil and external pressures, showcasing a nod to post-hardcore influences while pushing their sound forward. In the face of adversity, the band's cohesive bond shines through in these remarkably immediate songs, making this record a poignant and authentic display of friendship and resilience.

Power PopJul 15, 2026

Sweet Teeth

The Void That Eats The Heart

Sweet Teeth return with The Void That Eats The Heart , out July 15, 2026 via De:Nihil Records (Swe), Engineer Records (UK), Double Helix Records & Skeletunes Records (US) and Scene Police Records (Ger). The Swedish band’s latest leans into Hüsker Dü-inspired punk energy, fuzzy power pop hooks, and raw, melodic urgency across 13 brand new tracks.

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