January, 2022 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
Chastity
Suffer Summer
Chastity, led by singer/songwriter Brandon Williams, is set to release their third LP "Suffer Summer" on January 13, 2022, blending powerhouse riffs and potent choruses reminiscent of Mineral and Jimmy Eat World. The album, completing a trilogy, explores themes of happiness and healing while featuring collaborations with PUP's Stefan Babcock and Dallas Green of Alexisonfire and City and Colour. Combining accessible hooks with dark lyrics, "Suffer Summer" is an introspective journey that showcases Williams' growth as a lyricist, drawing inspiration from outsider music influences. Fans of Unwound, The Smashing Pumpkins, and Hum may find a compelling blend of emotional depth and musical exploration in this upcoming release from Chastity.
Anxious
Little Green House
Anxious, a melodic pop punk/post-hardcore band from Connecticut, is releasing their debut album "Little Green House" on January 21st. Their music combines hardcore grit, classic emo dynamism, and '90s alternative hooks, appealing to fans of Title Fight, Texas is The Reason, and Fiddlehead. Recorded and produced by Chris Teti, the album explores themes of adulthood and self-reflection, showcasing the band's dedication to their sound.
Inside Voices
Liminal Space
Inside Voices will be releasing their new EP 'Liminal Space' on January 21st, 2022. Drawing inspiration from bands like Delta Sleep, Title Fight, and Glocca Morra, their emotive and punk-infused alternative rock features intricate riffs and thought-provoking lyricism. The upcoming EP 'Liminal Space' embodies a blend of contemplative emo and cathartic rock tones, reflecting the challenging times of the 21st century with originality and vulnerability.
Modern Error
Victim Of A Modern Age
Rock band Modern Error is set to release their album "Victim Of A Modern Age" on January 21, 2022 via Rude Records. The album explores themes of modern living and features a blend of soaring choruses and richly layered soundscapes, drawing influences from bands like Depeche Mode and Drab Majesty. With lead singles such as “Error of the World” and “A Vital Sign,” the album is divided into two halves, each reflecting on the impact of digital existence and the hollowness of contemporary culture. Modern Error's sound evolves from lush, widescreen power in the first act to a more introspective and experimental tone in the second, creating a conceptual and emotive journey for listeners.
SOM
The Shape of Everything
SOM's upcoming album, The Shape Of Everything, is set for release on January 21st, 2022, showcasing their signature "doom pop" sound with ethereal vocals and gritty atmospheric riffs. Featuring members of Constants, Junius, and Caspian, SOM's concise compositions will resonate with fans of Deftones and Tame Impala, blending gritty riffs with airy vocal lines.
Cloakroom
Dissolution Wave
Cloakroom, a "stoner emo" Nugaze band from the Midwest, is set to release their new LP 'Dissolution Wave' on January 28, 2022 via Relapse Records. The album explores a space western concept and features expansive space-rock soundscapes, with influences from bands like Nothing, Hum, and Narrowhead.