Curated Music Releases in December, 2023
Go Let It In
December 1, 2023Codeseven, a pioneering North Carolina-based melodic hardcore band, returns after 20 years with their latest album "Go Let It In," released on Equal Vision Records. The album explores themes of love, justice, and self-reflection, featuring a mix of catchy melodies and hard-hitting tracks reminiscent of bands like Thursday and Further Seems Forever.
Somewhere Through The Night
December 1, 2023The Young Hearts, a UK punk-rock band, released their single "The Way Back" following a hiatus, with three more singles leading up to their upcoming second full length LP, 'Somewhere Through The Night.' Their emotionally-driven pop punk sound, reminiscent of The Gaslight Anthem, Spanish Love Songs, and The Menzingers, highlights personal storytelling and anthemic choruses, set to release on December 1st, 2023 via Year of the Rat Records.
Numb
December 8, 2023Have Mercy announces new album "NUMB", set to release December 8th via Rude Records, following their 2022 self-titled EP. The band's lead single "Alive" offers a blend of their signature sound infused with themes of sobriety and relationships, appealing to fans of The Dangerous Summer, Free Throw, and Balance and Composure.
Holding Out On A Dream
December 1, 2023Glazed Eyes, an alternative rock band from Pensacola FL, will be releasing their debut LP "Holding Out On A Dream" on December 1, 2023 via Sunday Drive Records. Their music captures a nostalgic late 90s alternative rock sound, blending elements of emo sing-alongs reminiscent of artists like Jimmy Eat World and Third Eye Blind.
Passing Through
December 7, 2023Broken Hills from Washington DC are set to release their second album, "Passing Through," an homage to '90s indie rock. Drawing inspiration from bands like The Replacements and Dinosaur Jr., the new LP showcases hook-laden, guitar-driven anthems similar to Cloud Nothings and Japandroids, appealing to fans of noise-pop and emo.
Wall of Stars
December 15, 2023Ridgeway will release their third LP, "Wall of Stars," on December 15, 2023, through Neon Bloodbath Records. The album showcases a fusion of shoegaze, emo, and post-hardcore with indie pop and 90's alternative influences, akin to artists like Gleemer, Turnover, and Downward.
Playground
December 1, 2023House of Harm are set to release their new album "Playground" on December 1st, 2023, showcasing their captivating blend of shadow-pop with 90s jangle pop influences and infectious synth hooks. Lead singer Michael Rocheford's transcendent vocals lead the trio, rounded out by Cooper Leardi and Tyler Kershaw. The album "Playground" promises an immersive world for listeners, featuring experimentation and vulnerability in their sound reminiscent of artists like The Cure, Fearing, Korine, and Soft Kill.
RAT WARS
December 7, 2023HEALTH, the LA-based industrial-rock band, are releasing their new album RAT WARS on December 7, 2023 via Loma Vista Recordings. Drawing influence from acts like Nine Inch Nails and Ministry, RAT WARS combines aggressive production with personal confessions, creating a chaotic yet invigorating sonic experience that speaks to contemporary life.