December, 2026 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
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.
Dosser
Born for Nothing/Born by Mistake
Dosser return December 11 with their second full-length, Born for Nothing/Born by Mistake , and their first LP for Iodine Recordings. The eight-song record expands the Baltimore band’s dense, melodic alternative rock with touchstones including Failure, HUM, Shiner, Heatmiser and Jawbox.