Release Wave

North Carolina heavy but dreamy alternative rock band Fake Eyes will release their long-awaited LP "Saccharine Scream" on November 22, 2024 via Sunday Drive Records, blending 90s shoegaze, grunge, brit pop, and emo influences similar to bands like Glare, Trauma Ray, Narrow Head, and Teenage Wrist. Despite facing delays, the debut LP showcases Fake Eyes' best work to date with a mix of rhythmic hooks and poetic lyrics, building on their previous sound while introducing a more expansive and layered approach, drawing inspiration from bands like The Smashing Pumpkins, Sunny Day Real Estate, and Hum.

Better Lovers, a new band featuring members of Everytime I Die and Dillinger Escape Plan, is set to release their debut album "Highly Irresponsible" on Oct. 25, 2024 via SharpTone Records. The album was recorded this Spring with Will Putney in a dual role as guitarist and producer, aiming to capture the band's energetic and heavy sound. Fans of Dillinger Escape Plan, Many Eyes and Everytime I Die should enjoy the unique and unrestrained music style of Better Lovers, combining elements of hardcore, punk and metalcore showcased in their upcoming album. Be sure to check out the latest single "A White Horse Covered in Blood" on all DSPs now.

Delta Sleep is releasing their fourth full length studio album, Blue Garden, on October 11, 2024 via Sofa Boy Records and Wax Bodega. The album, recorded in Belgium with producer Mark Roberts, delves into themes of despair and resilience, blending dark tones with a hint of hope. Known for their intricate rhythms and captivating melodies akin to bands like Minus The Bear, American Football, and TTNG, the band continue to combine elements of math rock, indie-rock and post-hardcore, while producing what the band says in some instances feels like their heaviest / darkest album to date, while in others, feels like their most melodic, light and poppy album as well. Latest single "Figure In The Dark" is now streaming along with previously released single "Sunchaser" from the forthcoming LP.

Wild Pink's upcoming 5th LP, "Dulling The Horns," set for release on October 4, 2024 via Fire Talk Records, marks a new chapter for the band as they navigate themes of belief and renewal following a challenging period, including a cancer diagnosis for lead singer John Ross. The lead single "The Fences Of Stonehenge" sets the tone for the album with a blend of melody, fuzzy guitars, classic americana and indie rock influences with introspective lyricism, showcasing a return to Wild Pink's earlier sound while incorporating lessons from their more recent work. Fans can expect a bigger, fuzzier sound compared to their previous album, with a fresh perspective on songwriting that highlights the band's evolution. RIYL Nada Surf, Ducks LTD, War on Drugs, Band of Horses

Balance and Composure are making a powerful return with their upcoming 4th LP, "With You In Spirit," set to release on October 4, 2024, produced by Will Yip and releasing on his label Memory Music. The album features 10 tracks of their dark emotionally charged and atmospheric rock, reflecting intense self-reflection in its lyrics and a dynamic musical evolution.Their trademark brooding and emotionally charged dynamic sound can be heard on lead off singles "Cross to Bear" and "Sorrow Machine." For fans of Sunny Day Real Estate, Title Fight, Me Without You, and Moving Mountains, this release promises to be a riveting blend of familiar and new elements from the band.

Brisbane indie/emo pop punk band Bad Neighbour is set to release their debut LP "Millions" on September 20, 2024, with a handful of new singles from the forthcoming LP including their latest "The Middle" available on all digital streaming platforms. The band's sound delivers a rejuvenated take on the nostalgic early/mid 2000s and 2010s emo/punk rock with heartfelt lyricism, while also drawing inspiration from artists like Modern Baseball, Pup, Blis, and The Menzingers. Fans of rough-around-the-edges punk with an emo flare will appreciate Bad Neighbour's evolution as artists in crafting resonant and deeply personal hook laden anthems.

Heart to Gold, an indie/punk trio from Minneapolis, will release their new 10-song LP "Free Help" on November 15, 2024 via Memory Music. Recorded with Grammy-nominated producer Will Yip, the new album is an expertly arranged, arena-sized rendering of Heart to Gold's scrappy, bold guitar rock; a heartening mix of melodic punk, cavernous post-hardcore, and ’90s alt-rock. Comparable to bands like Joyce Manor, Pup, Against Me!, and The Weakerthans, the album's latest single "TNT" which is now streaming on all DSP's embodies a spirited message of perseverance when feeling down. Giving it your all when you know the odds might be against you.

Leaving Time from Jacksonville, FL is set to release their debut LP "Angel In the Sand" on November 1, 2024, via Sunday Drive Records, showcasing their heavy, shoegaze sound influenced by sorrow and regret. Drawing on their hardcore roots and love for 90s inspired alt rock , emo and shoegaze, the band works with local engineer John Howard and master engineer Zac Montez for a massive guitar heavy sound with dynamic songwriting and emotional depth that fans of Hum, Title Fight, and Nothing will appreciate. The title track is now streaming on all streaming platforms and pre-orders bundles are up as well.

Vancouver anthemic indie/punk rockers Japandroids will release their fourth and final album, "Fate & Alcohol," showcasing a blend of their early raw energy and recent storytelling depth, while pursuing new ways to bottle that same rush - to write songs with the vitality and dynamic interaction of their early material from Post Nothing and Celebration rock, without sacrificing any of the nuance or ambition that marked  Near to the Wild Heart of Life. The album was once again produced by Jesse Gander and recorded in Vancouver, and captures the band's evolution while maintaining their signature sound. This couldn't be more exemplified in lead off single "Chicago" which is streamable below. Fate & Alcohol is sure to provide a fitting conclusion to their career as they reflect on their journey and the impact of their music through 10 brand new tracks.

Oklahoma City sludgy noise rock band Chat Pile is releasing their sophomore album "Cool World" on October 11th, following their 2022 breakout record "God's Country." The album explores themes of modern malaise on a global scale, delving into the societal impact of disasters at home and abroad and how they affect one another. Influenced by bands like The Jesus Lizard and Big Black, Chat Pile's music is a blend of cacophonous noise rock with elements of goth, alt/indie hooks, post-punk and off-kilter metal grooves, which only scratches the surface of what can be heard in the album's ten tracks. Album opener "I Am Dog Now" is now available on all digital streaming platforms.

Hardcore punk's most beloved agitators Drug Church are back with their upcoming album "PRUDE," set to release on October 4th, 2024 via Pure Noise Records. The album promises a mix of hardcore aggression and '90s alternative hooks over 10 tracks that are bursting at the seams with personality, irreverence, and heart. No one does gritty hardcore, catchy melodies, and hooks like Drug Church, listen to their previous two LPs Cheer and Hygiene if you don't believe me, and their new LP is sure to prove this once again. Latest single "Demolition Man" and previously released rocker "Myopic" from the forthcoming LP are both available for streaming and proof that Drug Church are far from slowing down anytime soon. Fans of Fiddlehead, Militarie Gun, Seaweed, and Touche Amore will certainly love Drug Church's unique style.

Origami Angel is set to release their new LP "Feeling Not Found" on September 27, 2024, via Counter Intuitive Records and produced by Will Yip at Studio 4. The album explores themes of emotional disconnection in the modern world and features tracks like "Dirty Mirror Selfie" and "Where Blue Light Blooms" now available to stream. Fans of bands like The Wonder Years, Heart Attack Man and Oso Oso will appreciate their unique and futuristic blend of emo, pop punk, and electronic influences, featuring songs that are both danceable, mosh-worthy and fun to rock out to.

The Arrival Note, a Tampa emo band, is set to release their debut LP "...Home Is So Far From Here" on November 8, 2024 via Sunday Drive Records. Drawing influence from 90s emo and post-hardcore bands like Mineral, Texas is The Reason, and Jawbreaker, the album features a range of tracks blending heavier riffs with softer, nostalgic sounds, showcasing a unique evolution in their music. Collaborations with local scene friends Glazed and Postdrome add depth to the contemporary post-hardcore/emo-inspired songs, promising a fresh take on the genre's sound while honoring its roots.

RIYL: Texas is The Reason, Shift, Hey Mercedes, Jawbreaker, Mineral

Texas shoegaze band Trauma Ray is releasing their debut album "Chameleon" via Dais Records on October 25, 2024. The album features 12 new tracks showcasing their distinctive three-guitar attack and intense, atmospheric wall of guitar sound. The new LP has been described as a stormy fusion of downer hooks, apocalyptic beauty, and bulldozer riffs. Similar to bands like Nothing, DIIV, Glare and Cloakroom, Trauma Ray's lead single "Bishop" is already available for streaming, offering a taste of their dynamic, guitar fueled and emotionally resonant music.

London's High Vis is set to release their genre blending new album "Guided Tour" on October 18th via Dais Records, with a fresh single "Mind's a Lie" that showcases a blend of house, garage, and Pirate Radio influences into a dance-punk anthem. The album, produced by Jonah Falco and engineer Stanley Gravett, delivers an energetic mix of street punk, indie sneer, alt-rock, jangly brit-pop, post punk and shoegazey spoken word, showcasing the band's growth since their 2016 formation and previous albums "No Sense No Feeling" and "Blending." These guys are truly unique and continue to map a perfect middle ground between hooks and furty, melodies and mosh pits, while continuing to expand into new territory. Fans of Home Front, Show Me The Body, Militarie Gun, and Spiritual Cramp will enjoy what High Vis has to offer.

Touché Amoré from Burbank, CA is releasing a new album titled Spiral in a Straight Line on October 11th, their first in 4 years and first for Rise Records. The album, and follow up to the highly acclaimed 2020 release "Lament" was produced by Ross Robinson and features collaborations with Julien Baker and Lou Barlow, while exploring themes of forward movement amidst destabilization. The lead off track "Nobody's" which is now streaming, is a prime example of Touche Amore's knack for writing emotionally charged melodic hardcore with grit and passion that fans of bands like Have Heart, Title Fight, Drug Church, and Fiddlehead should find appealing.

A Place to Bury Strangers' 7th studio album titled "Synthesizer" is set to release on October 4th, 2024, showcasing a chaotic and human approach to music-making through DIY methods involving a unique synthesizer made specifically for their new LP. The album, featuring a new band lineup, is their most live sounding record to date, while exploring walls of noise and sound with tracks like the techno punk driven "Fear of Transformation" and hypnotic "Have You Ever Been in Love," offering a romantic and energetic vibe. Known for their live performances, the band's lead single "Disgust" captures that live essence perfectly, and exemplifies their dynamic and playful approach to making music, reflecting their roots in the DIY ethos of collaboration and creativity. Imperfect and beautiful — that’s a good way to sum up Synthesizer. It is a raw collection of songs, wild and loud and fucked up just like the instrument itself.

German alt-rock/grungegaze band Death By Gong will release their debut LP "Descalator" on September 20, 2024 via Crazy Sane Records (Entropy, VELCROS). The band, comprising members from RADARE, SHRVL, and ZAHN, blends 90s grunge, space rock, and shoegaze, evoking the sounds of bands like Torche, Failure, DIIV and My Bloody Valentine. The album, recorded by Peter Voigtmann and mixed by Joe Joaquin, features 8 new tracks with two additional bonus songs for a special edition 7 inch, showcasing a fusion of heaviness, vulnerability, and intricate songwriting.