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Alternative RockOut Oct 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.

Nº 02On The Radar

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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.

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Nº 03Curated New Music

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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…

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…

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Nº 05From The Desk

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Shoegaze

PALESKIN's Euphoric End Is the Shoegaze-Metal Record Worth Going Back For

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Spanish Love Songs Share “Welcome To Hell” From Forthcoming Album Future Nausea

Indie Rock

Cloud Nothings Announce What Kind of Hell Did You Survive?, Share “Death Keeps Me Alive”

Nº 06New To The Wave

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ReleaseShoegazeAdded Oct 22, 2026On The QuayConnecticut indie rock band sundots will release On The Quay on November 6, 2026 via Nettwerk. Their second album and first full-band record brings the project’s hazy guitar melodies into more expansive arrangements,…

SingleAdded Oct 22, 2026Spanish Love Songs Share “Welcome To Hell” From Forthcoming Album Future NauseaSpanish Love Songs have released “Welcome To Hell,” the latest single from Future Nausea, out November 6, 2026 via Pure Noise Records. Produced by Chr...

ReleaseIndie RockAdded Oct 21, 2026What Kind of Hell Did You Survive?Cloud Nothings will release their tenth studio album, What Kind of Hell Did You Survive? , on January 29, 2027, via Pure Noise Records. The album delves further into metal influences, drawing comparisons to bands like…

ReleasePop PunkAdded Oct 20, 2026Living In The ChaosMxPx's twelfth album, Living In The Chaos , releasing on January 29, 2027, is a self-released record available for preorder on their website. The punk rock band's edgy sound is showcased in the lead single "Panic…

SingleAdded Oct 20, 2026Soul Glo Share “Ppl Worried” Featuring TV on the Radio’s Tunde AdebimpePhiladelphia hardcore band Soul Glo have shared “Ppl Worried,” featuring Tunde Adebimpe of TV on the Radio. The track is the latest single from NA I’M...

ReleaseEmoAdded Oct 20, 2026ZeroOne Step Closer's Zero album, set for release on February 19, 2027 via Run For Cover Records, showcases a blend of emotionally charged melodic hardcore with bigger hooks and dynamic songwriting. Drawing inspiration from…

SingleAdded Oct 19, 2026Prize Horse Sign to Closed Casket Activities, Share New Single “The Big Picture”Minneapolis trio Prize Horse have announced their signing to Closed Casket Activities and released “The Big Picture,” the first taste of their forthco...

SingleAdded Oct 19, 2026Dazy Shares New Single “Unreasonable Person” Ahead of MAXIMUMBLASTSUPERLOUD Vol. 2Richmond, Virginia's Dazy, the solo project of musician, songwriter and producer James Goodson, has shared “Unreasonable Person,” the final single ahe...

ReleaseEmoAdded Oct 17, 2026FINGERS CROSSEDTokyo 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…

ReleaseSkatepunkAdded Oct 17, 2026Suburban DecayCosmic Joke’s album "Suburban Decay" will be released digitally on November 6, 2026, followed by vinyl and CD editions on November 13 through Revelation Records. The band from Los Angeles blends SoCal skate punk…

ReleasePunk RockAdded Oct 17, 2026GhostsMelodic punk band Tearjerker will release their second album, "Ghosts," on November 6, 2026. Fans of Leatherface, Hot Water Music, and Roach Squad will appreciate the emotionally charged melodic punk sound showcased on…

SingleAdded Oct 16, 2026Slow Degrade Lean Into 2000s Nu-Metal and Heavy Alt-Rock on New Single “Hold On”Mobile, Alabama heavy alternative outfit Slow Degrade have returned with “Hold On,” a new single released October 16 via Arson Theory, alongside an of...

Nº 07What Drops When

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October 2026

34 releases

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Fri · Oct 24 out

Thu · Oct 81 out

SiilkVisceral Images · Grungegaze

Fri · Oct 97 out

Sat · Oct 101 out

SemaphoreDespite What You Say · Shoegaze

Fri · Oct 166 out

Thu · Oct 221 out

ANORAK!FINGERS CROSSED · Emo

Fri · Oct 238 out

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Nº 08Fresh Wax

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PunkOct 16, 2026

Gollylagging

Real Life

Boston DIY indie rock band Gollylagging’s debut album Real Life arrives October 16, 2026 via Disposable America. The ten-track record pairs fuzzy, high-volume indie rock with songs about fractured relationships, repetition, loss and the sustaining power of community. The result keeps the melodic looseness of Pavement and Alex G while leaning into the guitar weight associated with Dinosaur Jr., Swirlies and Pile.

Indie RockOct 16, 2026

Fontaines D.C.

Dopamine Chamber

Fontaines D.C. today announce their fifth studio album, Dopamine Chamber, released on 16th October via XL Recordings. Produced by James Ford, the 11 track LP explores a colder and more synthetic sound compared to their previous works. The album features evocative tracks like lead single "Marianne" that delve into themes of escapism, hedonism, and the allure of pleasure amid peril. Characterized by potent balladry and anthemic melodies, "Dopamine Chamber" represents a radical departure for the band, incorporating cold synthesizers, drums, and samples with minimal guitar presence. Fontaines D.C. continue to push boundaries, posing questions about humanity's future and the listener's experience within the album's experimental chamber.

Indie RockOct 16, 2026

Fish Narc

Uncle

fish narc returns with Uncle , his fifth album, out October 16, 2026 via K Records. Produced by Alex Farrar, the record leans fully into fuzzy, jangly ’80s and ’90s college rock, with lead single “Much Less Me” offering the first look. RIYL Gin Blossoms, The Replacements, Yuck, Superdrag

ShoegazeOct 16, 2026

Paerish

Rita

Paerish return with Rita , their fourth full-length, out October 16, 2026 via SideOneDummy Records. Produced by longtime collaborator Will Yip, the album pushes the Paris band toward a louder, rawer and more immediate mix of the anthemic alternative rock, emo and shoegazey textures they're known for.

ShoegazeOct 16, 2026

They Are Gutting A Body Of Water

KOOL FAITH / LOOSIES II

KOOL FAITH / LOOSIES II is a 29-track mixtape from They Are Gutting a Body of Water, out digitally October 16 and physically November 20 via ATO Records x Julia's War. The sprawling collection brings TAGABOW's shoegaze, noise and electronic instincts into a collaborative mixtape format featuring SPIRIT OF THE BEEHIVE, Hotline TNT, Full Body 2, Greg Mendez, Horse Jumper of Love and many more.

MetalcoreOct 16, 2026

SAVE US

Death To Something

Death To Something is the debut full-length from transcontinental alt-metal trio SAVE US, out October 16, 2026 via Solid State Records. Produced by The Plot In You's Landon Tewers, the 12-track record pairs the slow-burn single "Bruised" with its emotional title track. Pre-order on vinyl now.

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 .

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