Today is absolutely stacked with new releases, from alternative and indie-rock staples like Dinosaur Jr. and Interpol to some of the newer bands we've been following closely including Modern Daze and Scarlet House.
There’s a lot worth digging into this week across shoegaze, emo, post-hardcore, post-punk, punk and indie rock. Here’s the full rundown of everything out today currently featured on Release Wave:
Whether you're looking for the familiar guitar noise of Dinosaur Jr., Interpol's dark post-punk, the heavy shoegaze of Cold Gawd and Scarlet House, or newer discoveries like Modern Daze, Daisyhead and Recollection, there is a ton of great music to spend some time with this weekend.
Click through each release above for more details, tracklists and streams.
Glory2
August 28, 2026
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.”
Modern Life Is Lonely
August 28, 2026
Modern Life Is Lonely is the fourth full-length from Cardiff post-hardcore trio Holding Absence, out August 28, 2026 via Sumerian Records. Led by “Whisper Of A Dream” and “Reflection,” the record pushes their heavy, melodic alt-rock into a more electronic and concept-driven space.
The Midnight Motel
August 28, 2026
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.
This Mirror Weighs a Ton
August 28, 2026
Interpol's eighth studio album and debut for Partisan Records, out August 28, 2026.
Intrusive Thoughts
August 28, 2026
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.
There Near
August 28, 2026
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.
Angels
August 28, 2026
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.
If You Find It, Let Me Know
August 28, 2026
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.
Phantom Memory
August 28, 2026
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.
Sally
August 28, 2026
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.
