Brooklyn trio wakelee pair indie rock, emo, and alternative rock with lived-in songwriting and big melodic hooks. Their second album, under construction forever, arrives October 9, 2026 via Wax Bodega.
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
Brooklyn trio wakelee is set to release their self-titled 12-track indie/emo album produced by Brian DiMeglio. Featuring bouncy hooks and catchy choruses, their music appeals to fans of 5th wave emo revival, similar to artists like Bartees Strange and Stay Inside.
Brooklyn trio wakelee have announced their second album, under construction forever, out October 9 via Wax Bodega. Guided by longtime collaborator Zach Aumueller with additional production from Hot Mulligan guitarist Chris Freeman, the 11-track record pushes the band’s indie rock and emo roots into a bigger, more atmospheric direction.
Along with the announcement, wakelee have shared lead single “Joyce Kilmer Service Area.” Named after the New Jersey Turnpike rest stop between New York and Philadelphia, the track pairs driving guitars and a blistering chorus with a look at familial strain and the emotional fallout of watching someone you love repeatedly struggle to hold themselves together.
Check out “Joyce Kilmer Service Area” below. under construction forever arrives October 9 via Wax Bodega.