Release Wave

The Academy Is… is set to release their first new album in 18 years, titled 'Almost There', on March 27, 2026. The band's signature alt-rock sound, showcased in the lead single '2005', captures themes of nostalgia and personal growth, resonating with fans of alternative rock and emotional vocal performances.

Footballhead, Chicago's prominent up and coming alternative rock band, is set to release their new album 'Weight of The Truth' on March 20, 2026 through Tiny Engines, featuring the single "Used To Be" with a nostalgic early 2000s heavy alt-rock vibe with monster hooks. Their sound blends melody and grit, reminiscent of late 90s/early 2000s heavy alt-rock and emo bands like Story of the Year, The Used, and Jimmy Eat World while also having heavier elements of bands like Basement, Anxious and One Step Closer. The new songs should have something for everyone ranging from alternative rock, pop punk and emo, to heavier, darker, more post-hardcore and grunge-influences throughout. With their debut album 'Overthinking Everything' receiving acclaim, the band is gearing up for a global presence with their upcoming release.

Philadelphia shoegaze band Nothing is set to release their fifth studio album, "A Short History of Decay," featuring a newly solidified lineup and a more expansive sound. The album delves into themes of aging, illness, and memory with emotional clarity, showcased in the single "cannibal world." With a mix of industrial-gaze intensity and vulnerability, Nothing offers a colossal yet intimate sonic experience, drawing comparisons to influential bands like My Bloody Valentine and Hum, along with more current bands like Whirr, Cloakroom, Trauma Ray, Glare, Narrow Head and the like.

New Found Glory is set to release their new album "Listen Up!" on February 20th, 2026, marking their first full-length album in nearly 6 years since signing to Pure Noise Records. The album carries themes of resilience and hope, blending fun pop melodies with reflective and heavier riffs, encapsulating the band's signature pop-punk sound. Their latest single "Laugh It Off" is already streaming, featuring upbeat vibes and insightful lyrics about overcoming small conflicts.

5th wave emo punk revival band Good Sleepy announced their upcoming sophomore LP "CONSTANT HUMMING," scheduled for release on February 13, 2026, along with the release of the lead off single "TRAP" now streaming everywhere. The album reflects a darker, raw and more dynamic sound while maintaining the band's emotional core, following their debut LP "everysinglelittlebit." Drawing inspiration from bands like Ben Quad, Carly Cosgrove, The Wonder Years, and Marietta, the album explores themes of nostalgia, fractured relationships, early adulthood and emotional complexities over 14 brand new tracks.

GUV's new album "Warmer Than Gold" by Ben Cook is set for release on January 30th via Run For Cover Records. The album features a blend of jangly hooks, danceable breakbeats, and swirling guitar textures, with a sound reminiscent of Britpop and classic indie pop. Collaborations with artists like Hatchie and Turnstile's Meg Mills contribute to the record's rich musical mix. GUV has shared the record's lead single, "Let Your Hands Go," a vibrant cut of kaleidoscopic guitars and pulsating beats that wouldn't sound out of place on Top of The Pops circa 1990. They have also released two subsequent singles title track "Warmer Than Gold" and latest single "Chasin Luv" now streaming everywhere.

Long Square is a new Detroit, Michigan indie/emo /alt-rock band that looks back on the second wave of midwest-emo in which they were raised. Containing big and soaring melodies, technical twinkling guitar riffs over heavy distortion, and emotionally charged vocals, Long Square are gearing up to release their debut LP on Forge Again Records titled "Even A Single Lumen" on November 20, 2025. The album will contain 9 tracks including latest singles "ATE" and "&" which are now streaming everywhere.

RIYL Braid, Minus the Bear, The Promise Ring, Cap'n Jazz, This Town Needs Guns, Kind of Like Spitting, Cursive

Tigers Jaw have just announced their 7th album and first new LP in 5 years titled 'Lost on You' set for release on March 27, 2026 via Hopeless Records. Showcasing a blend of emotive rock akin to Jimmy Eat World, Weezer and The Get Up Kids, lead single 'Head is Like a Sinking Stone' offers a glimpse into the band's introspective lyrics and emotionally charged melodic sound. Fans can expect a mix of classic Tigers Jaw elements intertwined with reflective themes on time and personal growth across 11 brand new tracks. Check out the official video for the lead single now streaming everywhere.

Poison the Well returns after 15 years with 'Peace In Place', set for release on March 20, 2026. Their new single 'Thoroughbreds' continues their signature blend of emotive lyrics and powerful riffs, appealing to fans of introspective hardcore and post-hardcore music.

New Bedford, MA punk rock shredders A Wilhelm Scream have returned with their sixth studio album, "Cheap Heat," set for release February 27, 2026 featuring ten tracks of intense melodic hardcore and anthemic punk rock. The album showcases a blend of the band's classic dark, aggressive elements with refined technicality and energy and trademark monster hooks. Produced by guitarist/vocalist Trevor Reilly, the release marks the debut of new member Ben Murray on second guitar, encapsulating the band's signature sound and storytelling approach with a vibe of non-stop riffs and infectious hooks akin to their iconic style.

Story Of The Year announced their new album, "A.R.S.O.N.", releasing on February 13th, 2026 via SharpTone Records with the first single "Gasoline (All Rage Still Only Numb)". With a dynamic blend of modern post-hardcore, polished production, and nods to their emo roots, "A.R.S.O.N." delivers a compelling, storied sonic journey through the fight to make it through this life. Known for their emotional and energetic sound, the album continues their exploration of inner darkness and raw lyricism, connecting with fans through ever era. From "Page Avenue" (2003) to "In the Wake of Determination" (2005), "The Black Swan" (2008), "The Constant" (2010), "Wolves" (2017), and "Tear Me to Pieces" (2023) the band, comprised of Dan Marsala, Ryan Phillips, Josh Wills, and Adam Russell, has delivered a signature blend of melodic aggression, raw vulnerability, and anthems built to scream along to in the dark.

Goldfinger will release their new album "Nine Lives" on January 23, 2026, featuring collaborations with Mark Hoppus (Blink-182), Jim Lindberg (Pennywise), and El Hefe (NOFX) among others. The album will contains 12 new songs , including latest singles "Chasing Amy" and "Freaking Out A Bit" showcasing their signature pop-punk and ska-punk sound, with buzzing guitars and anthemic hooks, reminiscent of their classic style. With a powerhouse lineup, Goldfinger continues to deliver classic 90's high-energy pop-punk that appeals to fans of blink-182, Pennywise, MXPX, Less than Jake, and NOFX.

GAEREA's album 'Loss' is a musical journey that blends post-black metal with haunting melodies, showcasing the band's evolution and passion for musical extremity. With their latest single 'Phoenix', the band explores themes of strength and resilience, drawing comparisons to acts like Neurosis and Amen Ra. The album, recorded in 2025 in Portugal, reflects the band's unique identity and commitment to pushing boundaries both musically and philosophically.

Sweet Pill's sophomore album "Still There’s A Glow" will be released on March 13, 2026, via Hopeless Records. Lead single "No Control" showcases the band's dynamism and singer Zayna Youssef’s emotive vocals, exploring themes of self-worth and boundaries, amidst a more cohesive and elevated sound recording. The album marks a personal journey of growth and self-reflection, aiming to connect with listeners through honest and vulnerable songwriting.

Trauma Ray's new EP "Carnival" will be released on February 20, 2026, featuring five new tracks including the lead single "Hannibal" now streaming everywhere. The single features their trademark blend of heavy and melodic distortion-fueled shoegaze, grunge, with post-hardcore Helmet-like grooves. The breezy emo parts with the quiet to loud dynamics they mastered on their previous LP are still prevalent throughout. This captures the Fort Worth’s five strongest, most intense, and exploratory work within the boundaries of a whirlwind year. Carnival delves into moodier, more cerebral material, like holding their past excursions against a funhouse mirror. There's a distinct sense of unease in these songs, built as a band in a fleeting window of time, proving they work best under pressure and when pulling from the darkest corners of their subconscious.

Baltimore band Angel Du$t (featuring Justice Tripp of Trapped Under Ice), known for their unique blend of melodic hardcore with pop, punk and experimental sounds, will be releasing a new album titled Cold 2 The Touch on February 13th, 2026 with Run For Cover Records. Once again working with Brian McTernan on production duties, the songs on their new LP are described as eclectic and hard-hitting, showcasing a blend of aggressive rock & roll with galloping drums, razor-sharp riffs and monster hooks. The album features guest appearances from notable figures in the hardcore scene and marks a ferocious new chapter in the band's evolution.

Joyce Manor is set to release their new album, "I Used To Go To This Bar," on January 30, 2026 via Epitaph Records. Produced by Brett Gurewitz, the album encapsulates the band's anthemic punk sound with more diverse influences ranging from AFI, Weezer, Janes Addiction and the Smiths, establishing them as significant figures in the rock landscape. The album reflects a culmination of their musical journey and showcases their evolution while staying true to their signature style. Singles "All My Friends Are So Depressed" and "Well, Whatever it Was" from the forthcoming LP are now streaming everywhere.

Indie Punk supergroup Plosivs, consisting of members from well-known bands like Hot Snakes, Rocket from The Crypt, and Pinback, will release their sophomore LP "Yell At Cloud" on November 28, 2025 via Swami Records. The album was recorded in intense conditions during a storm in a studio in Winnipeg, Canada over the course of four years, resulting in a unique and emotionally charged sound different from their debut and described as a claustrophobic album that searches for an oasis within. From lurching dissonance to uplifting harmonic convergences, Yell At Cloud is a stark, black and white departure from their debut.