RW · Week of Sep 14 · 2026

Week of Sep 14New Music Weekly

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EmoOut Sep 4, 2026

Sowing

Bluff

Sowing's new album "Bluff" releases on September 4, 2026, showcasing a blend of emo, alternative rock, post-hardcore, shoegaze, and melodic hardcore influences. Drawing comparisons to bands like Title Fight, Superheaven, Fiddlehead, Midrift and Capillary, the record offers a heavier, more polished and impactful sound than previous releases. Preorders for "Bluff" are currently available through 51st State Records.

Nº 02On The Radar

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Out Sep 18Punk

The Drowns

Harsh Reality

Harsh Reality is the fourth studio album from Seattle punk rock ’n rollers The Drowns, out September 18, 2026 via Pirates Press Records. Recorded at The Blasting Room with Bill Stevenson and mixed by Jason Livermore, the 13-song LP sharpens the band’s melodic punk attack into a political, hook-heavy record for hard times.

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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Anberlin Share New Single “GRAVITY” From Upcoming Album CURRENCY

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Anxious Share Heavy New Standalone Single “Secret Weapon”

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Teddy DuChamp's Army Share New Single “This Sinking Ship”

Nº 06New To The Wave

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SingleAdded Sep 16, 2026Anberlin Share New Single “GRAVITY” From Upcoming Album CURRENCYAnberlin have shared “GRAVITY,” another single from their ninth studio album CURRENCY, out November 11 via Equal Vision Records. The eleven-track LP i...

SingleAdded Sep 16, 2026Anxious Share Heavy New Standalone Single “Secret Weapon”Anxious are back with “Secret Weapon,” a heavy, blown-out alternative rock single out September 16 via Run For Cover Records. Following August’s “Don’...

SingleAdded Sep 14, 2026Teddy DuChamp's Army Share New Single “This Sinking Ship”Teddy DuChamp's Army have shared “This Sinking Ship,” the second single from their forthcoming album ...The Spirit Never Dies., out October 9 via Swee...

SingleAdded Sep 10, 2026Wishy Share Final Pre-Release Single “Mona Lisa” From Forthcoming LP Nature’s PillWishy have shared “Mona Lisa,” the final single from their forthcoming sophomore LP Nature’s Pill, out October 2 via Winspear.The new track leans into...

SingleAdded Sep 10, 2026Saosin Share New Single “Just Be Honest”Saosin have shared a new single, “Just Be Honest,” continuing the band’s 2026 return with Cove Reber back on vocals.The new track follows “Starting Ov...

SingleAdded Sep 10, 2026New Junk City Share New Single “Shell Game” From Forthcoming LP Where Could I Go?Atlanta punk band New Junk City have shared “Shell Game,” the second single from their forthcoming fourth LP, Where Could I Go?, out November 6 via La...

ReleaseHardcoreAdded Sep 10, 2026NA I'M GON GRAB ALLATSoul Glo return January 15, 2027 with NA I’M GON GRAB ALLAT via Epitaph. The 14-track follow-up to Diaspora Problems pushes their hardcore, punk and hip-hop collision further, with guests including Tunde Adebimpe,…

ReleaseEmoAdded Sep 10, 2026Overtpopfree’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…

SingleAdded Sep 9, 2026Saves the Day Return With First New Song in Eight Years, “INVADER,” Featuring Walter SchreifelsSaves the Day are back with “INVADER,” their first original song in eight years. The new single features guest vocals from Walter Schreifels of Quicks...

SingleAdded Sep 9, 2026Dosser Announce New Album Born for Nothing/Born by Mistake, Share Title TrackBaltimore’s Dosser have announced their second full-length, Born for Nothing/Born by Mistake, due December 11 via Iodine Recordings. It marks the band...

SingleAdded Sep 9, 2026The War On Drugs Return With "Who's That," Their First New Studio Recording Since 2022The War On Drugs are back. "Who's That" arrived today — the band's first new studio recording since 2022, and the first real signal from the album Ada...

ReleaseGrungeAdded Sep 9, 2026Born for Nothing/Born by MistakeDosser return December 11 with their second full-length, Born for Nothing/Born by Mistake , and their first LP for Iodine Recordings. The eight-song record expands the Baltimore band’s dense, melodic alternative rock…

Nº 07What Drops When

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September 2026

32 releases

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Fri · Sep 49 out

Thu · Sep 102 out

Fri · Sep 112 out

Tue · Sep 151 out

TIDESHow To Survive A Fall · Post Hardcore

Wed · Sep 161 out

Ruby HauntPaper Halo · Dream Pop

Thu · Sep 171 out

TopdownThe Earth & All Its Pavement · Pop Punk

Fri · Sep 1810 out

Fri · Sep 256 out

Nº 08Fresh Wax

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Indie RockAug 21, 2026

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.

Indie RockAug 21, 2026

Wild Pink

Still Coming Down

Wild Pink’s sixth album, Still Coming Down , arrives August 21, 2026 via Fire Talk. Recorded with Alex Farrar at Drop of Sun, the LP pairs John Ross’ vivid storytelling with big guitars, pedal steel and contributions from MJ Lenderman, Hand Habits and members of The Wind.

MetalcoreAug 21, 2026

Ocean Sleeper

Peace When I'm Dead

Ocean 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 depression, inner conflict and the struggle to live with both.

EmoAug 21, 2026

MyVeronica

I Hope There's Music in Heaven

MyVeronica'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 songwriting akin to Mineral, Sonic Youth, Jejune and Sunny Day Real Estate. The band's evolution from a solo project to a four-piece group showcases heavier guitars, earnest lyrics, and a mix of piercing guitar hooks and melancholic slowcore, exploring themes of early-20s angst and searching for goodness in the world.

Indie RockAug 21, 2026

Time Spent Driving

Lost Leaves

Lost Leaves is the fourth full-length from Santa Cruz emo/indie-rock veterans Time Spent Driving, out August 21 via Thirty Something Records. Produced by Olav Tabatabai and Jon Cattivera, it's a sharper, more focused record about climbing out of a dark stretch and into a new outlook — led by the double single "Weak Arm" / "December."

HardcoreAug 21, 2026

The Barbarians of California

MEGATONS

The Barbarians of California are set to release their new album MEGATONS on August 21, 2026, a hardcore explosion of energy with catchy riffs and a mix of ferocity and humor. The album features Aaron Bruno of AWOLNATION and Eric Stenman of Tinfed, offering a heavy and chaotic sound that fans of Everytime I Die, Deftones, Code Orange, Snapcase and fans of groove heavy rock music should enjoy.

Indie RockAug 21, 2026

Afghan Whigs

Soft Control

The Afghan Whigs are set to release their new album "Soft Control" on August 21, 2026, featuring the single "Jungle Roux" and previously released singles "House of I" and "Duvateen" out now. The album reflects a mature evolution in Greg Dulli's vocals and songwriting, blending intense guitars with his trademark soul and R&B influences for a 10 track dynamic musical experience that fans of his previous work should love.

Indie RockAug 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.

ShoegazeAug 28, 2026

Modern Daze

Phantom Memory

Modern 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 mixed/mastered by Tyler Mays, it captures the band's original three-piece lineup just as Modern Daze expands into a five-piece.

Dream PopAug 28, 2026

Cold Gawd

Glory2

Cold Gawd return with Glory2 , a six-song EP out August 28, 2026 via Dais Records. The record pushes the band’s muscular shoegaze and post-hardcore sound through panoramic guitars, pummeling grooves and the road-worn tension of lead single “Grease.”

PunkAug 28, 2026

HOLSMAN

Sally

Sally is the debut full-length from Chicago indie-punk band HOLSMAN, out August 28. Three years in the making, the album is rooted in Chicago punk but built with a broad melodic frame, landing somewhere between the bruised, big-chorus charge of The Menzingers and Against Me! and the loose, hook-first instincts of 1960s pop.

Indie RockAug 28, 2026

Interpol

This Mirror Weighs a Ton

Interpol's eighth studio album and debut for Partisan Records, out August 28, 2026.

Indie RockAug 28, 2026

Dinosaur Jr.

There Near

Dinosaur Jr.'s upcoming album There Near is set for release on August 28 via Jagjaguwar, featuring the original trio and a rawer edge reminiscent of their early sound. Recorded at Amherst's Bisquiteen Studio, the record offers a loud, direct set with additional piano and organ elements, exemplified by the lead single "Several Got Away." Across 11 brand new tracks, the album promises an energetic addition to the band's post-reunion discography.

HardcoreAug 28, 2026

Recollection

Intrusive Thoughts

Melodic Hardcore / Alt Rock band Recollection explores vulnerability and introspection in their upcoming EP "Intrusive Thoughts" set for release on August 28th via DAZE. Featuring dynamic tracks that pull from melodic hardcore with jangly melodies and alt rock hooks, the 4 song EP reflects on various life experiences, that fans of Mil-Spec, Militarie Gun, Drug Church, and Fiddlehead should enjoy.

Punk RockAug 28, 2026

Jared Hart

The Midnight Motel

The Midnight Motel is the new solo album from New Jersey singer-songwriter Jared Hart (Mercy Union, The Scandals) out August 28 via Mt. Crushmore Records. Produced by Hart and Rob Freeman, the ten-song record brings Hart’s punk-rooted storytelling into a darker, more reflective space, with guest appearances from Ben Nichols, Mark Masefield, Matt Olsson, poet Mischa Pearlman, and more. Fans of Brian Fallon, Dave Hause, Ben Nichols, and Chuck Ragan should enjoy this.

ShoegazeAug 28, 2026

Daisyhead

If You Find It, Let Me Know

If You Find It, Let Me Know is the third full-length from Nashville-rooted emo/post-hardcore band Daisyhead, out August 28, 2026 via Smartpunk Records. Recorded with Brett Romnes at The Barber Shop Studios, the album leans into big melodic guitars, punchy drums, and buoyant vocals while keeping the band’s heart-on-sleeve edge intact. The 10 track LP includes the already-released singles “I’m Sorry (Again)” and “Time To Say Goodbye,” with “Time To Say Goodbye” featuring Christine Goodwyne of Pool Kids.

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