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Loathe

A Stranger to You

The upcoming album "A Stranger to You" by Liverpool band Loathe, set for release on July 17, 2026, showcases a significant sonic evolution blending metalcore with haunting shoegaze elements, psychedelic layers, and intricate percussion patterns. Produced by guitarist Erik Bickerstaffe, the record features collaborations with artists like Jordan Rakei and Code Orange members, offering a fully immersive musical journey that invites global influences.

Nº 02On The Radar

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Protomartyr

Hotel Usona

Protomartyr’s seventh album, Hotel Usona , arrives September 25, 2026 via Domino. Recorded with Dave Fridmann at Tarbox Road Studios, the nine-song record turns the United States into an aging hotel haunted by the fears and absurdities of the current moment. Lead single “Sounds We Cannot Hear” captures the album’s sense of modern overload and slow-moving dread and is now streaming everywhere.

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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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Watashi Wa Share a Re-Recorded "Look," Revisiting the Closer From 2001's What's in the Way

Shoegaze

They Are Gutting a Body of Water Announce KOOL FAITH / LOOSIES II, Share Three New Tracks

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Bad Brains Unearth 1979 Studio Recording of “Pay to Cum,” Announce ARE YOU READY

Nº 06New To The Wave

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SingleAdded Sep 23, 2026Watashi Wa Share a Re-Recorded "Look," Revisiting the Closer From 2001's What's in the WayWatashi Wa have pulled one out of the early catalog. "Look," out today, is a new recording of the song that closed What's in the Way, the band's secon...

SingleAdded Sep 23, 2026Bad Brains Unearth 1979 Studio Recording of “Pay to Cum,” Announce ARE YOU READYD.C. hardcore legends Bad Brains have announced ARE YOU READY: THE FIRST STUDIO RECORDING (Inner Ear - March 1979), arriving November 6 via Trust Reco...

SingleAdded Sep 23, 2026Montreal Post-Hardcore Band Empty Nesters Announce No Sad EP, Share “Never Wanted”Montreal post-hardcore band Empty Nesters have announced their new six-song EP, No Sad, arriving November 27, and shared the lead single and video “Ne...

SingleAdded Sep 23, 2026Deux Visages Announce Debut Album Call It Goodbye, Share “Automatic”Philadelphia trio Deux Visages have announced their debut album, Call It Goodbye, arriving November 6 via Pure Noise Records, and shared the new singl...

ReleasePost HardcoreAdded Sep 23, 2026No SadNo Sad is a six-song EP from Montreal post-hardcore band Empty Nesters, out November 27, 2026. The project's first record made as a full band pushes Eric Liao's lo-fi roots into an emo-leaning post-hardcore sound led by…

ReleaseShoegazeAdded Sep 23, 2026KOOL FAITH / LOOSIES IIKOOL 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,…

ReleaseAlternative RockAdded Sep 23, 2026Call It GoodbyeCall It Goodbye is the debut album from Philadelphia-based trio Deux Visages, out November 6, 2026 via Pure Noise Records. Recorded in Miami with longtime collaborator Arquimides “Arkii” Cala, the 11-song record pairs…

ReleaseAlternative MetalAdded Sep 23, 2026ARE YOU READY: THE FIRST STUDIO RECORDING (Inner Ear - March 1979)Bad Brains' earliest known studio session, recorded at Inner Ear Studios in March 1979, receives its first official release November 6 via Trust Records. Newly mixed by Ian MacKaye, the six-song collection is led by the…

SingleAdded Sep 22, 2026Northlane Share New Single “Crucified” From Upcoming Album AnemoiaNorthlane have shared "Crucified," the third single from Anemoia, their seventh studio album, out October 30 via independent release. It follows "Evia...

ReleasePower PopAdded Sep 22, 2026Little Bastard EPExeter’s pushbike return with four tracks of noisy, hook-filled indie rock on Little Bastard EP , out October 9, 2026, through The Bird Records. Recorded in Bristol with Jack Ogborne, the record packs its power-pop…

SingleAdded Sep 22, 2026OVERSIZE Return With Crushing New Single “Separate,” Introduce New Vocalist Nick NowakBritish alt-shoegaze outfit OVERSIZE have returned with a stunning new single, “Separate,” released today via SharpTone Records. Marking a powerful ne...

SingleAdded Sep 21, 2026Pet Fox Share New Single “Avoidant” From Forthcoming Album BalanceBoston indie rock trio Pet Fox, featuring members of Ovlov and Gouge Away, have shared “Avoidant,” a new track from their fourth album, Balance, out O...

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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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.

ShoegazeAug 28, 2026

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.

ElectronicSep 4, 2026

PRESIDENT

Blood Of Your Empire

PRESIDENT's debut album, out September 4, 2026 on Atlantic Records — ten tracks written and produced by the anonymous English quartet themselves, wrapping faith, doubt and mortality in 808s and detuned metal. Cover art courtesy of Delacroix.

EmoSep 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.

Indie RockSep 4, 2026

Fraternal Twin

Halo Fell Forever

Fraternal Twin return with their first new album in ten years, produced by Dan Howard at Chateau Grand in Brooklyn. Halo Fell Forever pushes the band’s slowcore and shoegaze into heavier, more unsettled territory while tracing upheaval, reflection, and renewal.

Power PopSep 4, 2026

Johnny Foreigner

Forwards!

"Forwards!" by Johnny Foreigner is a forthcoming indie-rock album that reflects on Birmingham's history and current state, capturing the essence of the city through 10 tracks showcasing the bands unique mix of indie, pop punk, math rock, power pop and alt-rock. The album showcases a unique blend of music and storytelling, with influences from the city's past weaved into its sound. Scheduled for release on September 4, 2026, via Alcopop! Records, the record features guest appearances from Luxury Nan Smell and Bryn Bowen, offering a distinctive listening experience for fans of UK alternative music.

PunkSep 4, 2026

Strange Birds

Little Victories

Strange Birds’ eight-song debut LP Little Victories arrives September 4, 2026 via Sweet Cheetah Records. Recorded by the band in their Louisville practice space and mastered by Duane Trower at Weights and Measures in Kansas City, the album channels post-punk, punk and melodic indie rock with a deliberately raw DIY feel.

Indie RockSep 4, 2026

The Thermals

Under Crushing Rain

The Thermals are back with their first album in ten years, "Under Crushing Rain," out on September 4. Lead single "Spirit Collectors" sets the tone for this return to their scrappy roots, exploring themes of self-worth and resilience. Fans can expect an exciting blend of indie rock energy reminiscent of their early work like *More Parts Per Million*.

Post HardcoreSep 4, 2026

Movements

Happier Now

Southern California post-hardcore band MOVEMENTS is releasing their new album "Happier Now" on September 4 via Fearless Records. The album showcases their signature blend of mathy riffs and forward-thinking melodies, with tracks like "Dissolve Me" and "Back in My Ways" offering a mix of tense riffs and emotive vocals that will resonate with fans of the genre . The band had an objective to bring in the early elements of their sound (Feel Something influence) and blend it with the newer material like [2023's] RUCKUS! and mesh both of those sounds. Produced by Will Yip, "Happier Now" marks a significant progression for the band, solidifying their position as influential figures in the post-hardcore scene.

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