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Pop PunkOut Aug 14, 2026

Slow Joy

Esteban Flores

Slow Joy’s second album, Esteban Flores , arrives August 14, 2026 through MDDN Records. Across 11 songs, Esteban Flores expands his blend of emo, shoegaze, grunge and alternative rock with the singles “SLC Punk on an SSRI” and “Forget.”

Nº 02On The Radar

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Out Aug 28Shoegaze

Scarlet House

Angels

Scarlet House's debut album "Angels," set for release on August 28, 2026, offers a mesmerizing journey through the emotional landscape of love and loss, woven together with hazy guitars and atmospheric production. Drawing on the reflective themes of nostalgia and the complexities of changing relationships, the album's 14 tracks artfully blend elements of dark alternative rock reminiscent of Deftones and The Cure with modern rap influences. This distinctive sonic palette, combined with Scarlet House's heartfelt storytelling, marks "Angels" as a noteworthy entry in the contemporary music scene, further solidifying his growing influence and connection with a devoted audience.

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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Alternative Rock

Anberlin Announce New Album CURRENCY, First Full-Length With Matty Mullins on Lead Vocals

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Doom Mutual Launch Nick Raskulinecz's Hiss Recordings With "Static Planet" / "Crowbar"

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Time Spent Driving share final single “The Red Dress” ahead of new LP Lost Leaves

Nº 06New To The Wave

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ReleasePost HardcoreAdded Aug 20, 2026The Earth & All Its PavementTopdown's sophomore album, The Earth & All Its Pavement , arrives October 16, 2026 via Diverse Chorus Records and Sweet Cheetah Records. The Austin five-piece push their melodic post-hardcore toward a heavier mix of…

SingleAdded Aug 19, 2026Doom Mutual Launch Nick Raskulinecz's Hiss Recordings With "Static Planet" / "Crowbar"Nashville duo Doom Mutual are the first artist signed to Hiss Recordings, a new label from Grammy-winning producer Nick Raskulinecz — the man behind F...

SingleAdded Aug 19, 2026Time Spent Driving share final single “The Red Dress” ahead of new LP Lost LeavesTime Spent Driving have shared “The Red Dress,” the final single from their new full-length Lost Leaves, out this Friday, August 21. Another standout ...

SingleAdded Aug 19, 2026Teenage Fanclub Share New Single “There Was You” From Forthcoming Album Do Not Dare To DreamTeenage Fanclub have shared “There Was You,” the latest single from their forthcoming 13th studio album Do Not Dare To Dream, due October 9 via Merge ...

ReleasePost PunkAdded Aug 19, 2026Perfect HouseMX LONELY follow 2026 debut album ALL MONSTERS with the four-song Perfect House EP, out October 2 via Julia's War Recordings. Built from old demos reshaped in the band's basement studio, the EP turns its focus inward,…

SingleAdded Aug 19, 2026Sunbleached share new single “Maybe I’ll Come Around”Brisbane alternative rock outfit Sunbleached have shared their dreamy new single “Maybe I’ll Come Around,” the third track from their upcoming debut a...

ReleasePunk RockAdded Aug 19, 2026Where Could I Go?Atlanta indie punk band New Junk City will release their fourth album, Where Could I Go? on November 6, 2026 via Lauren Records. This 12-song record delves into the challenges of navigating love, work, and…

ReleasePost HardcoreAdded Aug 18, 2026How To Survive A FallHow To Survive A Fall is the debut full-length from Jacksonville, Florida punk band TIDES, out September 15, 2026 through A.D.D. Records in the U.S. and Little Rocket Records in Europe. The 11-track record pushes the…

SingleAdded Aug 18, 2026Wishy Share New Single “Sensational” From Forthcoming Album Nature’s PillWishy have shared “Sensational,” the latest single from their forthcoming sophomore album Nature’s Pill, due October 2 via Winspear.Built from singer/...

ReleaseIndie RockAdded Aug 18, 2026Unclefish 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…

ReleaseIndie RockAdded Aug 18, 2026Dopamine ChamberFontaines D.C.’s fifth album, Dopamine Chamber , arrives October 16, 2026 via XL Recordings. Produced by James Ford, it follows Romance with a darker, more synthetic direction led by lead single “Marianne.”

ReleaseAlternative RockAdded Aug 18, 2026CURRENCYAnberlin's upcoming album CURRENCY marks the band's first full-length release with Matty Mullins as lead vocalist, set to be released on November 11, 2026 via Equal Vision Records. Produced by the band and Kellen…

Nº 07What Drops When

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August 2026

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Nº 08Fresh Wax

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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.

Indie RockAug 14, 2026

Phoebe Bridgers

Lost Weekend

Phoebe Bridgers' third solo album and her first in six years, out August 14, 2026 on Dead Oceans. A 16-track double LP led by the single "Lost Boys," with contributions from boygenius bandmates Lucy Dacus and Julien Baker, Alex G, and Jack Antonoff.

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