Hardcore
Saosin
Saosin is an American rock band originally formed in 2003 in California, known for their debut EP "Translating the Name" and self-titled debut album in 2006. The band's s...
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Emo
The best emo artists featured on Release Wave
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Shoegaze
Senior Living
Senior Living is a punk-leaning shoegaze band from Albany, NY, drawing comparisons to artists like Title Fight and Nothing. Their introspective and raw music blends melod...
Indie Rock
Onelinedrawing
Onelinedrawing is the critically acclaimed, deeply personal solo project of Massachusetts-born singer, songwriter, and guitarist Jonah Matranga. Started in 1998 as a conf...
Grunge
First Joy
Los Angeles alternative rock band First Joy will be releasing their debut LP titled There Are Ways to Leave on June 5, 2026. The album will consist of 10 new tracks combi...
Indie Rock
Sincere Engineer
Sincere Engineer is an American punk rock and emo band from Chicago, Illinois, led by singer-songwriter Deanna Belos. Formed in 2013 as a solo acoustic project, Belos fam...
Emo
Snag
Since their formation in 2016, Milwaukee trio Snag have quietly carved out their own unique space in the DIY underground, quickly becoming a favorite of listeners hungry...
Pop Punk
All Good
All Good is an emerging melodic emo/post-hardcore band from Austin, Texas. Drawing inspiration from a wide spectrum of classic and contemporary emo and post-hardcore arti...
Indie Rock
Harrison Gordon
Harrison Gordon, a punk rock band hailing from Illinois, is set to release their upcoming album 'BLISS' via Hopeless Records on September 4th. With a blend of classic pun...
Hardcore
Koyo
Koyo is a punk rock/melodic hardcore band from Stony Brook, New York, formed in 2020. Drawing influences from bands like Taking Back Sunday and Brand New, they released t...
Pop Punk
Divedown
Based in Melbourne, divedown is an alternative rock outfit who are making waves with their debut EP, *Where They May*, set to release on May 29th via Ninth Life Records...
Punk
Awnthay
Awnthay, the Boston-based band of life-long friends hailing from Somerville, MA, has been playing and recording together since 2015, crafting music that is an expression...
Dream Pop
The Dreamtoday
The Dreamtoday, a Massachusetts-based band, combines shoegaze and emo influences to create a powerful, textured sound reminiscent of My Bloody Valentine and modern acts l...
Pop Punk
Autoignition
Hailing from Buffalo, NY, Autoignition brings back the nostalgic vibes of pop punk reminiscent of bands like Saves The Day and Lifetime. Formed in 2021, the band burst on...
Indie Rock
Hew
Hew is an emo band hailing from Houston, Texas, formed in 2024 by Lindsay Minton and Mercy Harper of football, etc. Their upcoming debut LP 'Your Version', set for releas...
Pop Punk
Potionseller
Potionseller is a Grand Rapids band formed in 2021, combining emo, pop-punk, and post-hardcore influences with memorable hooks and melodies. They released a five-song EP...
Pop Punk
Small Talk.
Small Talk., an emo band hailing from San Diego, has been a prominent fixture in the underground music scene for over a decade. With the release of their upcoming 10 song...
Dream Pop
Lovewell
Lovewell is an emo/alternative rock band hailing from Massachusetts and New Hampshire, formed in late 2018. The band, consisting of members Mark Palladino and Joe Bradsha...
Indie Rock
Film
Philadelphia melodic punk trio FILM, featuring Ken Vasoli of The Starting Line and Joe Reinhart of Algernon Cadwallader, announce their debut album 'Permanence', set for...
Indie Rock
Oakwood
Hailing from the Odessa and Midland areas of Texas, Oakwood is a West Texas trio comprising Mat Dwyer (vocals/guitar/bass), Noah Roots (drums), and TJ James (guitar/bass)...
Pop Punk
Footballhead
Initially the solo project of Ryan Nolen, FOOTBALLHEAD showcases the poppier side of 90s radio rock. With big guitars and bubblegum hooks, these nostalgia soaked songs ev...