Release Wave

Philly indie rock/emo band Carly Cosgrove is releasing a new album, 'The Cleanest of Houses Are Empty,' on June 14 via Wax Bodega. Their sound is influenced by bands like Ben Quad, Arms Length, Hot Mulligan, and Carpool. The album delves into themes of habit, familiarity, unfamiliarity, depression, lethargy, and self-reflection, recorded with a focus on capturing their energetic live performance.

Looseleaf, an up and coming UK-based emo/alt-rock band influenced by artists like Balance and Composure and Title Fight, will be releasing their sophomore EP "Selfsame" on June 19, 2024. The EP explores themes of shame, addiction, and familial bonds, through 7 tracks of emotionally charged guitar heavy melodic alternative rock. Musically, the songs have a melancholy weight to them, while showcasing distortion soaked guitars, hard-hitting beats, melodic sensibility, with big harmonies and hooks to boot. Fans of Basement, Balance and Composure, and Movements should check out their emotionally charged guitar-driven sound.

The Dangerous Summer from Baltimore, Maryland will release their 7th full-length album 'Gravity' on June 21st via Rude Records. With the new LP, the band continues its evolution into more arena ready alternative rock, while still staying true to their trademark emotionally charged and melodic guitar rock sound with anthem hooks.Their lead single "Gravity" explores themes of personal struggle and growth, blending mystical instrumentals with AJ Perdomo's evocative vocals, fitting for fans of introspective alt-rock acts like Jimmy Eat World, Kings of Leon, The Early November and the like.

New England has always served as a breeding ground for some of the most passionate and heartfelt voices in hardcore. Featuring members of Verse and Defeater, Love Letter are the latest powerhouse to join this esteemed lineage. Their forthcoming LP "Everyone Wants Something Beautiful" is set for release on June 28, 2024 via Iodine Records, and is an open window into insecurity and self-awareness. It is a deep-dive into generational trauma, its different forms, and the ways it can be projected onto others. There’s a notable freedom in the band’s songwriting, and their desire to push the limits of where heartfelt, emotive and heavy music can go is apparent with every note and word. Matched by a charged live show, Love Letter is sure to turn heads of fans of hardcore, post-hardcore, screamo and beyond. Fans of Verse, Defeater, along with bands like This Day Forward, Have Heart and La Dispute will appreciate Love Letter's honest and intense emotionally charged hardcore.

MILLY's highly-anticipated second album, "Your Own Becoming," produced by Sonny DiPerri, is set for release on June 28, 2024 via Dangerbird Records. The album features 10 new tracks, with lead single "Drip From The Fountain" described as the standout track, showcasing the band's evolution and commitment to crafting powerful, straightforward music rooted in personal introspection and collaboration. The album reflects principal songwriter Brendan Dyer's journey of capturing and transforming dark thoughts into a galvanizing and productive musical experience, offering a raw, cathartic collection of songs that emphasize simplicity and explosive energy.

Slow Joy, led by Chicano artist Esteban Flores, will release the EP "Mi Amigo Slow Joy" on June 7th, 2024, produced by Mike Sapone. The first single, "Pulling Teeth," showcases a blend of Foo Fighters and Pixies influences and reflects Flores' gratitude and vulnerability in relationships, following up on his 2023 EP, Wildflower.

Sunday Morning, an alt-rock/post-hardcore band from New Haven, Connecticut, has signed with Open Your Ears Records and will release their label debut EP "Forget Me Nots" on June 21st, 2024. Their music blends gritty melodic pop-punk, hardcore and alternative influences, showcased in their lead off single "Broken Glass" which is now available to stream. Fans of Can't Swim, Baesment, The Movielife, and Rarity may enjoy Sunday Morning's anthemic emotionally charged alt-rock sound.

Akron, Ohio band Annabel is set to release their 4th LP "Worldviews" on June 14, 2024 via Tiny Engines, featuring 12 tracks including the lead single "Defense Mechanism." The album showcases a blend of indie-emo sound familiar to fans, with tracks like "Dog" and "Small Victories" reminiscent of classic Annabel while also exploring new territory with songs like "Every Home Needs a Ghost."

Birmingham UK's Outlander will release their forthcoming album 'Acts of Harm' on June 28, 2024 via Church Road Records. The band's introspective sound draws influences from slowcore legends like Duster and Codeine, dreamy shoegaze of Swervedriver and Catherine Wheel, and the dense atmosphere of Kowloon Walled City and True Widow. Fans of these bands will appreciate the haunting atmosphere and mature themes explored in Outlander's latest work.

Guided By Voices announced their upcoming album "Strut of Kings," set to be released on June 28, 2024, marking their 41st album. The album was largely recorded in Kings County, New York, reflecting themes of royalty and power. The first single from the album, "Serene King," is available now, offering a taste of the band's timeless indie rock sound.