March, 2020 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
Hot Mulligan
You'll Be Fine
Hot Mulligan, based in Lansing, Michigan, is set to launch their new LP "You'll Be Fine" on March 6, 2020 through No Sleep Records. Get a taste of their sound by streaming the initial 2 singles now.
Silverstein
A Beautiful Place To Drown
Silverstein, celebrating their 20th anniversary, will release their ninth studio album, A Beautiful Place To Drown, on March 6th via UNFD. The album showcases a blend of their classic sound with new experimentation and features collaborations with artists like Aaron Gillespie from Underoath.
Moaning
Uneasy Laughter
Moaning, a rock trio from Los Angeles, releases their second album "Uneasy Laughter" on March 20th, 2020 via Sub Pop Records. This album sees them exploring synth-driven sounds and themes of modern-day anxieties, akin to artists like The Faint and Preoccupations.
Brian Fallon
Local Honey
Brian Fallon is set to release his new album "LOCAL HONEY" on March 27, featuring singles "You Have Stolen My Heart" and "21 Days." Produced by Peter Katis, the album showcases Fallon’s blend of Americana with contemporary energy and poignant lyrics, offering a personal insight into his everyday experiences. As the first release under Fallon's label Lesser Known Records, "LOCAL HONEY" embodies a DIY ethos and captures the essence of life in the present moment.
Mumrunner
Valeriana
Mumrunner, a Finnish dream-pop/shoegaze band, is releasing their debut LP "Valeriana" on March 27, 2020 with Shelflife Records (USA) and Through Love Rec (Europe). Their first single, "Foe," offers a preview of the atmospheric sound reminiscent of bands like Slowdive and Alcest.
The Beautiful Mistake
You're Not Broken. I Am
The Beautiful Mistake, an emo/post-hardcore rock band, are making a comeback after a 15-year break with their new EP "You're Not Broken. I Am," set for release on March 27th. Fans can expect their classic mix of melody, emotive vocals, and sing-along choruses reminiscent of bands like Taking Back Sunday and Thursday.