December, 2019 Music Releases
A curated month-by-month archive of new and underground music releases across shoegaze, emo, punk, hardcore, indie, and adjacent scenes.
The Month
By Surprise
Cosmic Latte
New Jersey indie-rock band By Surprise will be releasing their new full-length album "Cosmic Latte" on December 6 via Jetsam-Flotsam. The album will be available digitally and on metallic gold cassette, with pre-orders currently open. Fans of alternative rock bands such as Superchunk and Sebadoh may find By Surprise's sound appealing.
Giants Chair
Prefabylon
Giants Chair, an influential 90's midwestern emo band, returns with their new album 'Prefabylon' after a 23-year break. Set to release on December 6 through Spartan Records, their new single "Kids Running" offers a glimpse into their much-anticipated comeback. Fans of midwestern emo and alternative rock will find Giants Chair's sound reminiscent of bands like Mineral and Braid.
Notches
New Kinda Love
New Hampshire's NOTCHES is set to release their third album on December 6, 2019, featuring high-energy indie rock, power-pop, and punk elements. The album showcases bigger production and infectious hooks, appealing to fans of melodic indie rock acts.
Solitary Set
The Series Parallel
Solitary Set, the indie/emo punk trio from Baltimore, is set to release their EP "The Series Parallel" on December 6, 2019. Their music blends indie rock, emo, and post-hardcore with a nostalgic twist reminiscent of 90s Midwest indie/emo/post hardcore scene. If you enjoy artists like Mineral and Sunny Day Real Estate, don't miss out on their new single "Asking For A Friend."
The Carolyn
This Will Begin To Make Things Right
The Carolyn, an indie punk trio from Atlanta, GA, is set to release their debut full-length LP on December 6, 2019 through 59 X Records. Their melodic anthemic pop punk/indie rock sound will appeal to fans of The Menzingers, The Gaslight Anthem, Joyce Manor, and Beach Slang, with influences from 90s pop punk and jangly melodic alt rock bands like Gin Blossoms and Goo Goo Dolls.
Names Without Numbers
Silos and Smokestacks
Names Without Numbers from Omaha, NE / Council Bluffs, IA, will release a new full-length album on December 13, 2019, marking their return with a blend of guitar-driven indie rock and pop sensibility. The band's sound is reminiscent of Anberlin, Jimmy Eat World, The All American Rejects, The Juliana Theory, Acceptance, and Brandtson, making it a must-listen for fans of melodic guitar-driven emotional indie rock / pop.