Release Wave

Capillary, a New Jersey emo/alternative band formed in 2023, is set to release their debut album "in remembrance" on January 2nd, 2026 via 51st State Records. Influenced by bands like Sunny Day Real Estate and Mineral along with the melodic emo punk bands of the 2010s, the album features 10 emotive tracks with strong melodies and poignant vocals. Latest single "Plainview" featuring Koyo, and previously released singles "Lost Sleep" and "Time Before the Order" from the forthcoming LP are now streaming everywhere. RIYL: Title Fight, Anxious, Koyo No Pressure, and One Step Closer

Joyce Manor is set to release their new album, "I Used To Go To This Bar," on January 30, 2026 via Epitaph Records. Produced by Brett Gurewitz, the album encapsulates the band's anthemic punk sound with more diverse influences ranging from AFI, Weezer, Janes Addiction and the Smiths, establishing them as significant figures in the rock landscape. The album reflects a culmination of their musical journey and showcases their evolution while staying true to their signature style. Singles "All My Friends Are So Depressed" and "Well, Whatever it Was" from the forthcoming LP are now streaming everywhere.

Based in Bombay, India, Pacifist's upcoming five-track EP, set for release on January 16th, 2026, challenges traditional punk boundaries with a distinct sound and bold themes. Drawing inspiration from bands like Refused, Thursday, At The Drive-In, and Drives Like Jehu, their singles "Running Out" and "Skunk Leather" showcase dynamic vocals, unique melodies, and angular post-hardcore energy. You'll also hear elements of Cap'n Jazz, Touche Amore, and La Dispute amongst others. The self-produced EP expresses creative defiance in a world on the brink, resonating with fans of experimental punk, hardcore, and emotive music.

GUV's new album "Warmer Than Gold" by Ben Cook is set for release on January 30th via Run For Cover Records. The album features a blend of jangly hooks, danceable breakbeats, and swirling guitar textures, with a sound reminiscent of Britpop and classic indie pop. Collaborations with artists like Hatchie and Turnstile's Meg Mills contribute to the record's rich musical mix. GUV has shared the record's lead single, "Let Your Hands Go," a vibrant cut of kaleidoscopic guitars and pulsating beats that wouldn't sound out of place on Top of The Pops circa 1990. They have also released two subsequent singles title track "Warmer Than Gold" and latest single "Chasin Luv" now streaming everywhere.

Fire In The Radio's will reissue its debut LP "Red Static Action" on January 16, 20266. The LP is a sonic journey blending indie rock, melodic punk and emo influences, drawing parallels to bands like Jawbreaker and Bob Mould. The album, featuring two previously unreleased tracks, 'Hide the Knives' and 'Prairie,' showcases the band's evolution while maintaining the raw energy that first put them on the map. Remastered along with remixes of the 2 unreleased tracks by Jesse Gander (known for his work with Japandroids and White Lung), this reissue reflects the band's commitment to their roots and highlights their evolution as musicians, with the new unreleased tracks serving as a testament to their growth and perseverance in the music scene..

Leisure Hour's upcoming album "...and To Think" is a poignant exploration of love and loss, delivered through raw and honest storytelling that echoes the band's midwest emo and pop-punk influences. This release, their first with emo label Counter Intuitive, showcases the trio's knack for energetic and emotional songwriting, drawing listeners in with themes of grief, anger, and regret. With tracks like "Ode to Muncie" and "Jenny" already gaining traction on TikTok, Leisure Hour's distinctive blend of DIY spirit and heartfelt lyricism is set to make a lasting impact on the indie rock scene. RIYL: Sincere Engineer, Cliffdiver, Sweet Pills, Carly Cosgrove, Camp Trash