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Perfecth
Queens of the Stone Age return with their ninth studio album, Perfecth , out October 30, 2026 via Matador Records. Produced by Jos…
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Anemoia
Northlane's seventh studio album arrives October 30, 2026, self-released through Immortal Music Group, with Jordan Fish (ex-Bring Me The Horizon) as executive producer. Sparked by an Evian Christ set that sent guitarist Jon Deiley chasing the emotional scale of trance, Anemoia runs euphoric synth work straight into the band's heaviest material since their early EPs. Dayseeker guest on the title track.
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.

Perfecth
Queens of the Stone Age return with their ninth studio album, Perfecth , out October 30, 2026 via Matador Records. Produced by Jos…
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ZIRP!
DIIV return with ZIRP! , their A. G. Cook-produced fifth album, arriving October 30, 2026. Per the band’s own statement, they view…
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Visceral Images
Visceral Images is the new 14-track album from Kansas City’s Siilk set for release on October 8, 2026. Following their self-titled 2022 EP, 2023 full-length Fall in place and 2025 single “Silver Tongue,” the band continues exploring the overlap of grungegaze, alternative rock, post-hardcore and nu-metal: hazy guitar textures with heavy distortion, driving low end, muscular grooves,r and melodic hooks with a harder edge. Lead single "Death Proxy" is a perfect example of this. Fans of Soul Blind, Split Chain, Day Aches, Deftones, Superheaven, and Bleed should find familiar points of entry.

The Y Section
Shiner gathers more than 25 years of rarities, unreleased material and hard-to-find tracks on The Y Section , out October 9, 2026 via Spartan Records. The 10-track collection includes the band's heavy, atmospheric cover of My Bloody Valentine's “Only Shallow.”

...The Spirit Never Dies.
Teddy DuChamp's Army return with ...The Spirit Never Dies. , out October 9, 2026. Recorded at J. Robbins' Magpie Cage with Robbins on bass and Mario Quintero on second guitar, the record channels melodic, hook-heavy punk in the vein of Seaweed, Samiam, and Rival Schools.

under construction forever
Brooklyn trio wakelee return with under construction forever , out October 9, 2026 via Wax Bodega. The 11-track album pushes their indie rock and emo foundation into bigger, more atmospheric territory while keeping the band’s direct, lived-in songwriting at the center. RIYL: Jimmy Eat World. Hotline TNT, Hot Mulligan, This is Lorelei

Little Bastard EP
Exeter’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 melodies and second-wave emo energy into less than ten minutes.

Do Not Dare To Dream
Teenage Fanclub's thirteenth studio album, Do Not Dare To Dream , presents their signature blend of melodic guitars and warm harmonies, to be released on October 9, 2026 through Merge Records. Recorded in a remote location at Black Bay Studio, the album features reflective songwriting and prominently showcases a Domus church organ, with lead single "Day In The Sun" embodying a quietly hopeful perspective on renewal and everyday resilience.

Receptivity
The album "Receptivity" by Selfish Things, out on October 9, 2026, delves into themes of addiction, recovery, and self-reflection. Produced by Juno Award winner Mike Tompa and mixed by Sam Guaiana, the emotionally charged alternative rock album explores dark and introspective territory, highlighted by the collaboration with Mike Froh of The Holly Springs Disaster on the single "Violence". Drawing influences from bands like The Used and My Chemical Romance, the record offers a raw and honest portrayal of facing personal challenges and embracing growth.

Soft Side
Rome based rock band Feldspar’s Soft Side arrives October 9, bringing hardcore urgency into a sharp mix of power-pop, modern punk, and ’90s alternative. Produced by Jon Markson and Alan Day, the ten-track album includes the early singles “Good Kids” and “Heart Is A Ghetto.”

Despite What You Say
Semaphore’s 11-track album Despite What You Say arrives October 10, 2026 through Candlepin Records. Led by the new single “Bunny,” it pairs the Brooklyn band’s post-shoegaze haze with alternative-rock melody and post-hardcore weight.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.
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