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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…
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First Joy
There Are Ways To Leave
First Joy, a Los Angeles alternative rock band, is set to release their debut LP titled There Are Ways to Leave on June 5, 2026. Influenced by 90s spacey alt rock bands like Failure and Hum, as well as modern emo and grunge bands like Gleemer and Downward, they deliver a captivating blend of nostalgia and modern influences, centered around fuzzy guitars, dark tones, soothing melodies and hook-laden choruses. Formed in 2020 by childhood friends Jack Ludwick and Jordan Kulp, First Joy has already showcased their sound with past releases featuring notable producers and have upcoming singles 'Sometimes' and 'Little Jokes'. RIYL: Gleemer, Downward, Prize Horse, Warper, Teenage Wrist, Seer Believer
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Are You Even Happy Now?
Long Island-based band Adult Magic is making their return with the upcoming release of "Are You Even Happy Now?" on June 19, 2026, via Dead Broke Rekerds. Known for their energetic punk-influenced sound, the album continues their dynamic songwriting style drawing comparisons to acts like Hüsker Dü, The Replacements, and early Goo Goo Dolls. With members involved in various projects, Adult Magic's evolving DIY punk sound explores themes of personal reflection and contemporary concerns. Lead off single "Burned Out" from the forthcoming LP is now streaming everywhere.
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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 sophomore LP titled "Nature's Pill" on October 2nd via Winspear. Across 10 new tracks, the album explores themes of romantic frustration and the chaos of human experience, expressed through its vibrant melodies, fuzzy guitars, zany lyrics and catchy hooks. The lead single "Lovesick" embodies a pop-forward sound reminiscent of The Cure and The Sundays, presenting a cheeky and romantic narrative.
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 including the latest groove heavy single "Deep Blue" showcasing Chat Pile's trademark sound,. The band's raw and cathartic noise rock style resonates with themes of modern grievances and trying to maintain humanity in a time of anti-humanity, drawing influences from pre-2000s heavy indie/alt-rock, noise rock and new wave with hooks. Channeling the decay and isolation of Oklahoma City, the album captures a sense of impending doom and societal malaise in the 21st century. Check out the latest single "Deep Blue" below and be sure to pre-order what is sure to be one of the best and heaviest albums of 2026. RIYL: The Jesus Lizard, Helmet, Big Black, Korn, The Melvins
Aug 28, 2026
Interpol
This Mirror Weighs a Ton
Interpol's eighth studio album and debut for Partisan Records, out August 28, 2026.
HardcoreJul 17, 2026
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.
Pop PunkMay 29, 2026
Divedown
Where They May
Debuting with raw vulnerability and unbridled energy, Melbourne's divedown presents their inaugural EP "Where They May", set for release on 29 May through Ninth Life Records. Led by the introspective single "Calm Me", the album delves deep into themes of anxiety, depression, and self-critique, encapsulated in a blend of pop punk urgency and contemplative heaviness. Notably, the EP showcases the band's growth, fusing punchy rhythms with emotive storytelling, drawing comparisons to the likes of Balance & Composure and Superheaven. With members culled from Melbourne's alt scene, divedown's poignant lyricism and evolving sound signal a remarkable debut that's as introspective as it is anthemic. RIYL: Balance & Composure, Superheaven, Movements, Arms Length, Hundredth, Bad Neighbour
Indie RockJun 5, 2026
Bad Neighbour
Burns From The X-rays
Brisbane emo rock band Bad Neighbour is releasing their sophomore album "Burns From The X-rays" on June 5, 2026 via Ninth Life Records. The band has spent the past few years carving out a rough-around-the-edges, heart-on-sleeve emo/alt-rock sound that feels unmistakably theirs. The quartet came together off the back of shared musical interests and combined motivation to tread their own sonic ground inspired by the likes of PUP, Modern Baseball and The Menzingers. The new LP is a strong representation of what Bad Neighbour do so well: emotive storytelling, dynamic vocal delivery that rises and falls with the moment, distorted guitars dripping in nostalgia, and tension that builds into huge crescendos. They've also incorporated darker indie-rock textures that connect back to the foundation laid by their 2024 debut LP.
GrungeJun 5, 2026
First Joy
There Are Ways To Leave
First Joy, a Los Angeles alternative rock band, is set to release their debut LP titled There Are Ways to Leave on June 5, 2026. Influenced by 90s spacey alt rock bands like Failure and Hum, as well as modern emo and grunge bands like Gleemer and Downward, they deliver a captivating blend of nostalgia and modern influences, centered around fuzzy guitars, dark tones, soothing melodies and hook-laden choruses. Formed in 2020 by childhood friends Jack Ludwick and Jordan Kulp, First Joy has already showcased their sound with past releases featuring notable producers and have upcoming singles 'Sometimes' and 'Little Jokes'. RIYL: Gleemer, Downward, Prize Horse, Warper, Teenage Wrist, Seer Believer
PunkJun 19, 2026
Adult Magic
Are You Even Happy Now?
Long Island-based band Adult Magic is making their return with the upcoming release of "Are You Even Happy Now?" on June 19, 2026, via Dead Broke Rekerds. Known for their energetic punk-influenced sound, the album continues their dynamic songwriting style drawing comparisons to acts like Hüsker Dü, The Replacements, and early Goo Goo Dolls. With members involved in various projects, Adult Magic's evolving DIY punk sound explores themes of personal reflection and contemporary concerns. Lead off single "Burned Out" from the forthcoming LP is now streaming everywhere.
Pop PunkJun 26, 2026
All Good
Nothing Can Hurt Me
Austin, TX melodic emo/post-hardcore band All Good is set to release their debut EP "Nothing Can Hurt Me" on June 26, 2026. Across 6 new tracks, the EP features heavy guitars, big melodies, emotionally honest lyrics and anthemic choruses drawing influence from bands like Title Fight, and Fiddlehead to Blink-182 and Taking Back Sunday. With a sound that balances raw intensity and heartfelt vulnerability, All Good's latest release promises hooks, high energy, and a nostalgic yet current vibe that will resonate with both longtime fans of the genre and new listeners.
Indie RockJun 26, 2026
Sincere Engineer
Probable Claws
Sincere Engineer is releasing their fourth studio album, "Probable Claws," on June 26, 2026, via Hopeless Records, blending emotive punk with relatable themes of time and self-reflection. Recorded at Chicago’s Electrical Audio, the album maintains the band's gritty, blue-collar ethos while delivering a mix of cathartic emo and pop-punk anthems across 11 brand new tracks, including latest single and album opener "Twist My Tongue."
EmoJul 10, 2026
Snag
All The Cages Holding Us Will One Day Turn To Dust
Snag, a Milwaukee screamo band, is set to release their new LP "All The Cages Holding Us Will One Day Turn To Dust" on July 10, 2026, marking their first album with Deathwish Inc. Throughout its 11 tracks, Snag exhibit the expansion of their sound in both directions-at times more melodic and others more aggressive than their previous releases, exploring personal struggles with chronic illness and mental health.
HardcoreJul 10, 2026
Show Me The Body
Alone Together
Show Me the Body has announced their 4th studio album "Alone Together," set to be released on July 10th, 2026 via Loma Vista Recordings. The album, produced by Klas Åhlund and Kenneth Blume III, showcases the band's signature hardcore sound with themes of praxis and direct communication, following their acclaimed 2022 release "Trouble The Water." Written in the band's own studio amidst personal experiences, "Alone Together" represents a focused and urgent evolution in Show Me the Body's music. Latest single "No God" now streaming.
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