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Release Calendar
November 2026
27 releases
- sundotsOn The Quay · Indie Rock
- Cosmic JokeSuburban Decay · Hardcore Punk
- TearjerkerGhosts · Punk Rock
- Comeback KidChosen Hell · Hardcore
- FFO: ChillinHigh Horse · Punk
- Deux VisagesCall It Goodbye · Dream Pop
- Bad BrainsARE YOU READY: THE FIRST STUDIO RECORDING (Inner Ear - March 1979) · Punk
- Spanish Love SongsFuture Nausea · Emo
- Oso Osoan exchange of information · Alt Rock
- New Junk CityWhere Could I Go? · Pop Punk
- breakkawayIt all feels the same from afar ·
- YummmSillyputty · Indie Rock
- Pave The RocketThe Lost Album · Indie Rock
- CrateCrate · Dream Pop
- Hillsborothis is me if i was you · Indie Rock
- Always YouAgainst The World · Dream Pop
- CommonerFormer Self · Pop Punk
- WavvesCherry Soda · Power Pop
- SleepwalkView From The Outside · Shoegaze
Riverside
Taste
Riverside’s long-shelved second album reaches streaming December 4, 2026 via Lost in Ohio. Produced and mixed by Paul Mahern, Taste adds a rougher edge to the Philadelphia band’s chiming guitar pop, led by “Again.”
In Parallel
Moral Injury
In Parallel featuring members of Celebrity and Hopesfall return with Moral Injury , a three-song EP due November 20, 2026 via Mind Over Matter Records. Led by “Carson Lore,” the record confronts gun violence and political unease through the Nashville band's moody, dense and dark atmospheric rock. RIYL: Failure, Year of The Rabit, Celebrity, Hopesfall, Catherine Wheel
Guided By Voices
Speculation and Gossip
Guided By Voices return with the 16-track Speculation and Gossip , out January 22, 2027 via GBV Inc Records. Lead single “Designed For Use” turns a vintage record-label instruction into Robert Pollard’s anthem of versatility and endurance.
Melodic Canvas
A Portrait of Fear
Melodic Canvas will release their new LP titled A Portrait of Fear on November 4, 2026, a 10-track LP of haunting, reverb-soaked alternative rock and shoegaze via Setterwind Records and Candlepin Records. The album fuses'90s alternative-rock angst, heavy grunge guitars and shoegaze's swirling reverb, with eerie atmospheres with raw melodic urgency. Influences ranging from Nirvana and Smashing Pumpkins to Superheaven and Hum are evident throughout.
Silica
Alone in Tow
London trio Silica's 11-song debut album arrives November 20, 2026, via Sunday Drive Records. Drawing from '90s alternative rock and post-hardcore, it balances noise and melody while exploring the tension between city life and nature. With influences like Hum, Catherine Wheel, Mineral, Quicksand, and Supertouch, “Alone In Tow” offers glimpses of each while creating the band’s unique sound.
breakkaway
It all feels the same from afar
breakkaway's debut EP It all feels the same from afar is out November 13, 2026 on Epitaph. It's seven tracks of moody alt-pop that leans toward alt-metal, including the Softcult collaboration "I know."
sundots
On The Quay
Connecticut indie rock band sundots will release On The Quay on November 6, 2026 via Nettwerk. Their second album and first full-band record brings the project’s hazy guitar melodies into more expansive arrangements, drawing on the slow-burning atmosphere of Duster, Red House Painters and Galaxie 500 and the intricate emo interplay of Karate.
Cloud Nothings
What Kind of Hell Did You Survive?
Cloud Nothings will release their tenth studio album, What Kind of Hell Did You Survive? , on January 29, 2027, via Pure Noise Records. The album delves further into metal influences, drawing comparisons to bands like Queens of the Stone Age, Motörhead, and Electric Wizard, featuring lyrics touching on social and personal struggles. Recorded at Machines With Magnets, the nine-track album showcases palm-muted riffs, galloping drums, and sludgy passages, demonstrating a departure from their indie rock roots. Lead single “Death Keeps Me Alive” offers a glimpse of this new sound, with searing guitars and a black-metal-influenced finale, signaling a change in the band's sonic direction.
MxPx
Living In The Chaos
MxPx's twelfth album, Living In The Chaos , releasing on January 29, 2027, is a self-released record available for preorder on their website. The punk rock band's edgy sound is showcased in the lead single "Panic Attack," promising urgency and unfiltered energy akin to their previous work. With tracks like “The Good Days” and “Mind Control,” the album promises a raw and energetic experience similar to their previous releases. Catch MxPx live at upcoming Warped Tour and Good Things Festival dates in November and December, respectively.
One Step Closer
Zero
One Step Closer's Zero album, set for release on February 19, 2027 via Run For Cover Records, showcases a blend of emotionally charged melodic hardcore with bigger hooks and dynamic songwriting. Drawing inspiration from mid-2000s punk, emo, and hardcore, the band's poignant lyrics and vocal delivery by Ryan Savitski drive home themes of hopelessness, uncertainty, and catharsis. Produced by Jon Markson, known for his work with bands like Drug Church and The Story So Far, the album features guest appearances from Pat Flynn and Isaac Hale. Lead tracks “Blue Hour” and “Was It Ever Enough?” offer contrasting moods, ranging from atmospheric vulnerability to chaotic energy, setting the tone for a genre-blurring record that resonates with raw emotion and introspection. RIYL: Sunny Day Real Estate, Have Heart, Koyo, Anxious
ANORAK!
FINGERS CROSSED
Tokyo emo band ANORAK! will release their third album, FINGERS CROSSED , on October 22, 2026 via Counter Intuitive. The Tokyo emo band's 10-song record blends intricate guitars, English and Japanese lyrics, and heartfelt vocals with occasional Auto-Tuned effects, drawing inspiration from Tokyo’s emo, alternative, and hardcore punk scenes as well as international touring connections and dance music.
Cosmic Joke
Suburban Decay
Cosmic Joke’s album "Suburban Decay" will be released digitally on November 6, 2026, followed by vinyl and CD editions on November 13 through Revelation Records. The band from Los Angeles blends SoCal skate punk melodies with hardcore grit, drawing comparisons to acts like Descendents, Kid Dynamite, NOFX, and the Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater soundtracks. The 12-track LP includes fan favorites like "No Threat" and "Referee," with physical editions featuring various limited vinyl pressings and a CD version available.
Tearjerker
Ghosts
Melodic punk band Tearjerker will release their second album, "Ghosts," on November 6, 2026. Fans of Leatherface, Hot Water Music, and Roach Squad will appreciate the emotionally charged melodic punk sound showcased on the 12-track record, which reflects themes of love, heartbreak, and introspection. Co-released internationally by prominent labels, the album will be available in various formats, including vinyl, CD, cassette, and digital editions.
New Vision
Can’t Leave With Less
New Vision's upcoming album Can’t Leave With Less on Papercut Recordings, produced by Adam Cichocki, showcases a heavier sound while maintaining their melodic focus. The band's latest release reflects their current identity, with singles "I Am A Muse" and "SPICE" exploring themes of self-worth and finding joy in challenging times.
Hillsboro
this is me if i was you
Hillsboro’s three-track EP this is me if i was you arrives November 13, 2026 via play dead. Recorded with Colin Stewart at The Hive, it brings emo, alternative rock, folk, and electronic textures to songs about grief, relationships, and finding support in friendship.
FFO: Chillin
High Horse
New Hampshire punk and slacker-rock quartet FFO: Chillin release their nine-track debut album High Horse November 6, 2026 via DAZE. Featuring “Fresh Start,” “All I Know” and “Forward Perpetual Motion,” the record pairs loose-limbed hooks with emo-leaning guitars and wry observations about an increasingly bleak world.