October 3rd Release Roundup

Warper

Warper is an alternative rock band from Colorado, formed by Jack McManaman (vocals, guitar, bass, songwriter) and Adam Gilsdorf (drums). Based in Loveland, the group has released multiple EPs and singles, gaining traction within the Colorado indie and shoegaze scene and will release their debut LP on Candlepin Records in October 2025. Warper's sound is characterized as "downer shoegaze" for its blend of heavy, distorted instrumentation and melancholy lyrics, a blend of alternative rock, shoegaze, dream pop and emo. The band frequently works with producer Corey Coffman, who records, mixes, and produces their releases in Loveland and sometimes provides backing vocals and percussion on some tracks.

Warper

Something, Sometime

October 3, 2025

Warper, an alternative rock band from Colorado, is releasing their debut album "Something, Sometime" via Candlepin Records on October 3, 2025. Their music is characterized as "downer shoegaze" with heavy, distorted instrumentation and melancholy lyrics, appealing to fans of Gleemer, Seer Believer, Ridgeway, All Under Heaven and Souvenirs. The album will feature 9 songs blending elements of guitar-heavy alt-rock, shoegaze, dream pop, slowcore, and emo, produced by Corey Coffman of Gleemer in Loveland, CO with latest singles "Pull," "Forever," and "Jinx" now streaming everywhere.

Thrice

Thrice

Horizon/West

October 3, 2025

Thrice is set to release their new album, Horizons/West, on October 3, 2025 via Epitaph Records, with thundering lead single "Gnash" now streaming everywhere. The album serves as a sequel to their previous release, Horizons/East, showcasing a blend of cinematic post-rock textures, intricate rhythms, and the raw urgency that defined Thrice’s early work. Produced by the band at New Grass Studios, the album delves into personal identity, societal manipulation, and spiritual questions, staying true to Thrice's DIY ethos, while offering an album that’s equal parts introspection and confrontation. The album will contain 11 brand new tracks.

Glimmer

Glimmer, a grungegaze band, consists of Jeff Moore (vocals, guitar), Jaye Moore (drums), Johnny Nicholls (guitar), and Kevin Dobbins (bass). The band, formed in February 2023 by cousins Jeff and Jaye Moore, in Brooklyn / Hudson Valley, NY. Their sound is described as a blend of grungy indie rock and shoegaze, that pairs layers of heavy guitars with dreamy, swirling reverb, and big melodic hooks. Heavily inspired by the sounds of 90s guitar fueled alternative rock, shoegaze and grunge in bands like The Smashing Pumpkins, Nirvana, Ride and Swervedriver. RIYL: Narrow Head, Superheaven, The Smashing Pumpkins, Swervedriver, The Pains of Being Pure At Heart

Glimmer

Get Weak

October 3, 2025

NY-based band grungegaze band Glimmer will release their debut LP, "Get Weak," on October 3rd, 2025, featuring 10 brand new tracks that mix 90s inspired alternative, grunge, shoegaze, and dream-pop influences with a modern twist. With singles like "Dissolve" and "Sorrow Again" available for streaming, Glimmer's sound draws parallels to 90s alt-rock icons like The Smashing Pumpkins, Nirvana, and Foo Fighters along with shoegaze icons like Swervedriver, My Bloody Valentine and Ride, while also catering to fans of the current grungegaze/shoegaze revival scene. Recorded in Brooklyn and mastered by Will Yip, the album promises a blend of heavy-hitting fuzzed out anthems and ethereal pop-leaning tracks, for a nostalgic yet contemporary listening experience. As evidence by the latest singles now streaming, Glimmer have a knack for crafting memorable hooks, buzzing guitar melodies and dream-like atmospheres. RIYL: The Smashing Pumpkins, Narrow Head, Glare, Superheaven, The Pains of Being Pure At Heart

Idlewild

Idlewild is a Scottish alternative rock band formed in Edinburgh in 1995. They are known for their evolution from early punk-influenced sound to more melodic and experimental art rock styles including influences from R.E.M, The Replacements, The Smiths, Fugazi and everything in between. The band's lineup has seen some changes, with Roddy Woomble (vocals), Rod Jones (guitar), Colin Newton (drums), and Bob Fairfoull (bass) being the core members. Idlewild's discography includes nine studio albums, showcasing their diverse sonic landscape and willingness to explore new sounds, with a 10th LP slated for fall of 2025.

Idlewild

Idlewild

October 3, 2025

The Scottish alternative rock band Idlewild is set to release their new self-titled album on October 3rd via V2 Records. The new LP marks their 10th studio LP and first in six years. The album will feature 10 brand new songs, including lead off single, 'Stay Out Of Place,' which showcases their signature warmth and melodic immediacy, blending influences from their indie and punk roots to recent art-pop explorations. Produced by Rod Jones and the band, the album reflects their evolution over the years while celebrating their established sound through a mix of big ideas and memorable tunes, that are all very much Idlewild.

Stay Inside

Based in Brooklyn, New York, Stay Inside is an American indie/emo art-rock band known for their evolving sound. Following their debut EP in 2017, the band released several projects before their sophomore album, "Ferried Away," in 2024. Their latest release explores artsier indie rock akin to Foxing, Modest Mouse, and Wolf Parade, signaling a departure from their original post-hardcore style.

Stay Inside

Lunger

October 3, 2025

Brooklyn indie/emo art-rockers Stay Inside announced their upcoming album "Lunger" on October 3rd, 2025 via Tiny Engines, showcasing bold production and a mix of indie and emo influences, while doubling down on the experimentation and exploration found on their last LP "Ferried" but with even bigger hooks. With a post-punk swagger, they continue to push genre boundaries to the side, exploring varied genres from jangle pop, to emo, to dark Americana twang, to heavy, fuzzy grunge, highlighting their growth and evolution as musicians. Recommended for fans of Foxing, Modest Mouse, and Wolf Parade, Stay Inside's dynamic sound promises an exciting future for the band.

AFI

AFI is the abbreviation for the rock band A Fire Inside, a California-based group known for evolving their sound from hardcore punk into alternative rock and gothic rock since forming in 1991. The band's current lineup includes Davey Havok (vocals), Adam Carson (drums), Hunter Burgan (bass), and Jade Puget (guitar). AFI has achieved multi-platinum success with albums like Sing the Sorrow and Decemberunderground, and continues to release music and tour, solidifying their dedicated fanbase.

AFI

Silver Bleeds The Black Sun

October 3, 2025

AFI's upcoming twelfth album, "Silver Bleeds the Black Sun...," is set to release on October 3rd, 2025 via Run for Cover Records. The album features 10 brand new tracks including the lead single "Behind the Clock" and a music video directed by Gilbert Trejo. The album explores dreamy and ethereal moods while drawing on their classic dark and melodic sounds through a modern lens, with elements of goth, alt-rock, new wave and post-punk, showcasing the band's evolution over their 30-year career. Known for their creative daring and shapeshifting musical identity, AFI continues to surprise and remain relevant with each new chapter, making "Silver Bleeds the Black Sun..." a blend of the familiar AFI sound with fresh twists.

Glean

With a foundation of San Diego’s punk influences from Drive Like Jehu, Blink-182, Heroin and others, a band like Glean naturally have a sense of melody. Formed in 2019 by four kids (now young adults), the band blends that melodic instinct with their love of punk and hardcore, crafting energetic, emotional, and catchy songs in the vein of Seaweed, Samiam, Jawbreaker, Lifetime, and Title Fight.

Glean

World's Apart

October 3, 2025

San Diego rockers Glean, known for their emotionally charged melodic post-hardcore and punk rock sound, will release their new album "World's Apart" on October 3rd, 2025 under Sunday Drive Records. Drawing inspiration from emo, pop-punk and melodic hardcore influences from the 90s and mid 2000s, their sound is defined by heavy guitars and trade off clean and gritty vocals with shout along choruses. Fans of bands like older like Seaweed, Samiam, Texas is the Reason, Title Fight, and Balance and Composure along with newer bands like One Step Closer and Anxious will love this stuff. The new songs showcase Glean's growth as song writers with super catchy songs produced by Max Epstein (Photographic Memory) and mastered by Phillip Odom (Militarie Gun, Glare). Check out latest single "Sediment" along with previously released single "Receive You" now streaming everywhere.

Rocket

Rocket is an indie rock band formed in Los Angeles in 2021, known for their 90s-inspired sound with influences from shoegaze and alt-rock. The band consists of Alithea Tuttle (bass, vocals), Baron Rinzler (guitar), Cooper Ladomade (drums), and Desi Scaglione (guitar). They draw inspiration from bands like The Smashing Pumpkins, The Pixies, Sonic Youth, My Bloody Valentine, Dinosaur Jr., The Flaming Lips, Yo La Tengo, and Radiohead.

Rocket

R is for Rocket

October 3, 2025

LA's alt-rockers Rocket are set to release their debut album, R is for Rocket, on October 3rd via Transgressive Records / Canvasback. Their sound is described as a mix of ‘90s inspired guitar rock with elements of alternative rock, dream pop and shoegazee, take cues from bands like Sonic Youth, The Smashing Pumpkins, The Pixies and My Bloody Valentine, while evolving into something uniquely their own. The band has released three singles from the forthcoming LP including the latest single "Wide Awake" now available on all streaming platforms. Fans of Mommy, Wishy, The Smashing Pumpkins, and The Pixies will definitely enjoy their melodic guitar heavy sound.

The Carolyn

The Carolyn

Pyramid Scheme of Grief

October 3, 2025

The Carolyn, an Atlanta-based melodic punk rock trio, is set to release their upcoming album "Pyramid Scheme of Grief," featuring heart-on-your-sleeve hook-filled punk reminiscent of bands like The Gaslight Anthem and The Menzingers, with anthemic songs mostly under two minutes. The album, containing eleven tracks and clocking in at around nineteen minutes, showcases the bands exceptional songwriting and knack for packing huge melodies and fist in the air hooks in under 2 minutes. The duo of singles released, "White Russians" and "And the Infinite Void," set the tone for the album's theme of malaise and disappointment and is a taste of what to expect on their 3rd LP. Fans of bands like The Menzingers, The Gaslight Anthem, The Lawrence Arms, Spanish Love Songs or any other high energy yet sad drinking music will feel right at home with this release.

The Penske File

The Penske File, a punk band from Ontario, deliver anthemic rock with big hooks reminiscent of Menzingers, Gaslight Anthem, Dirty Nil, and The Flatliners.

The Penske File

Reprieve

October 3, 2025

Hamilton, Ontario based melodic indie punks The Penske File is releasing their new album "Reprieve" on October 3rd, 2025 via Stomp Records, with the lead single "Lions" embodying the youthful energy and reflective themes of change. Across 12 brand new tracks, the album, produced by Adam Michael, presents a mix of high-energy, anthemic melodic punk rock bursts, along with quieter more melancholy stripped-down tracks, highlighting the band's evolution while maintaining their signature camaraderie and live energy. RIYL: The Gaslight Anthem, The Menzingers, Tired Radio, and The Young Hearts.

Bed Bug Guru

Bed Bug Guru is a sludgy alt-rock band formed in 2022 among college friends who came together bonding over bands like DIIV, Duster, and Modern Color. Wanting to sound like a “bad trip,” the band’s output and live show drives off pedal effects and glitched out visuals. With their debut LP Double Scoop being recorded live to tape, Bed Bug Guru wanted to create an immersive experience for the listener meant to scratch a certain itch in your brain. Think shoegaze meets noise rock/slacker rock vibes meets heavy and grungy slowcore, but also catchy. Bed Bug Guru is Jake Knoechel - guitar and Shane Malone - bass, vocals. Drums on the record performed by Cleburne Wilson.

Bed Bug Guru

Double Scoop

October 3, 2025

Bed Bug Guru's debut album, Double Scoop, will be released on October 3rd via Superbloom Records. The band's sound, influenced by the band members mutual love for bands like DIIV, Duster, and Modern Color, combines sludgy shoegaze with noise rock and slacker rock vocals, creating a mix of heavy slowcore and catchy melodies. Recorded live to tape with Jack Shirley, the album features 9 songs drenched in distortion and sludgy riffs, showcased in latest singles like "Bitter" and "Cut Down" which are now streaming everywhere.