Release Wave

HEAVYHEX, a melodic hardcore band from Long Island, NY, is set to release their debut album "True To You" on May 3rd with producer Jay Maas. Their music blends aggression, clarity, and emotion, showcased in singles like "You Can't Stay Here" and "True To You." With influences from bands like Private Mind and Stand Still, HEAVYHEX delivers energetic live performances and has already made a mark in the Long Island melodic hardcore scene.

With Glee, a heavy alternative rock/shoegaze quartet from St. Louis, Missouri, is set to release their debut LP "Neither Prayers Nor Demonstrations" on May 10, 2024. Drawing inspiration from artists like Nothing, Whirr, and Narrow Head, the album features a mix of heavy tones, melodic lines, and occasional screams. The band's sound has evolved with this release, showcasing experimentation with lush vocals, atmospheric reverb, and heavier melodies.

One Step Closer's highly anticipated new full-length album, "All You Embrace," expands their melodic hardcore sound, showcasing anthemic and passionate tracks. Drawing on influences from hardcore, emo, '90s alternative, and more, this release produced by Jon Markson captures a widescreen version of the band's bold sound. Fans of Koyo, Anxious, Have Heart, and Title Fight will find a lot to love in this powerful new era for One Step Closer.

Brooklyn shoegazers DIIV are set to release their fourth album, Frog in Boiling Water, produced by Chris Coady. The album reflects a tumultuous four-year creative process that almost tore the band apart but ultimately led to a deeper and more ambitious musical exploration. With a blend of dream-pop and post-rock, their lead single "Brown Paper Bag" offers a taste of the lyrical and musical depth found throughout the record.

East LA post-punk band Death Lens is set to release their sophomore LP "Cold World" on May 3, 2024, via Epitaph Records. Their sound blends West Coast surf punk and Britrock influences while delivering energetic live performances akin to Turnstile and Militarie Gun.

The album showcases a departure from their early style, encapsulating matured post-hardcore rock songs with poignant lyrics addressing social injustices. Produced by Brett Romnes, "Cold World" features expanded sonic elements such as harmonies, piano, and strings, presenting Death Lens at their most confident and adventurous.

snarls, a Columbus indie pop trio, is set to release their new album "With Love" on May 3, 2024, produced by Chris Walla. The album features introspective lyrics touching on topics like self-image and empowerment, with a sound blending pop hooks, 90s alternative, shoegaze, and indie-rock elements. Fans of Momma, Softcult, and Snail Mail may find snarls' music appealing.

Hot Water Music, the influential punk veterans from Gainesville, Florida, are set to release their 10th studio album "Vows" on May 10, 2024, featuring guest appearances from Thrice, City and Colour, The Interrupters, and more. Led by powerful tracks like “Menace” and “Burn Forever,” the 12-song LP showcases the band's intense and musically daring sound.

With a three-decade legacy in American punk, Hot Water Music's Vows marks a celebration of their history and future, produced by Brian McTernan who previously collaborated with the band on their classic albums in the early 2000s. Don't miss their 30th-anniversary tour this spring with Quicksand.

The Co Founder, an indie-rock/post-punk band from Oakland, CA, is set to release their new full-length LP, "Never Miss An Opportunity To Shut The **** Up" on May 17, 2024, via Acrobat Unstable. Produced by Jordan Krimston, the album features 10 indie-punk anthems with singalong pop hooks and features harmonies by Jordan Pundik of New Found Glory. Their earlier work drew comparisons to Manchester Orchestra, Restorations, and Pinegrove, while their latest sound is likened to bands like Webbed Wing, Death Lens, Spiritual Cramp, and Militarie Gun with some 90s alt-rock like Gin Blossoms and Third Eye Blind also influencing their sound.

Philadelphia's Skeever, known for their blend of slacker rock and shoegaze, are set to release their new EP "Needle & Thread" on May 18, 2024, featuring 4 tracks inspired by '90s shoegaze and grungy alt-rock. Influences from bands like Swervedriver, Hum, Dinosaur Jr, and others can be heard in their music, showcasing high-octane riffs and walls of guitars with big melodies. Fans of Swervedriver, Hum, Ovlov, Hotline TNT, and Narrow Head may especially enjoy their sound.

New York indie-rockers +/- {Plus/Minus} are set to release their new album "Further Afield" on May 31 through Ernest Jenning Record Co., their first LP in a decade. The album incorporates unconventional elements like AI strings, high school choir harmonies, and a mix of new instruments, with the singles "Borrowed Time" and "Gondolier" showcasing the band's propulsive sound. Expect a blend of catchy melodies, experimental touches, and dark lyrical themes that fans of jangling indie rock will appreciate.

Daybreaker, an alt-emo band from Chicago, is set to release their debut album "Nightfixer" on May 9th, 2024, showcasing their blend of alt-rock and emo influences. Led by Alex Petrov and Cameron Wentworth, the album delves into themes of love, resentment, sobriety, and introspection, offering a raw and immersive listening experience similar to bands in the alt-rock and emo genres. Produced by Joe Scaletta, "Nightfixer" features melodic hooks and heartfelt lyrics, inviting listeners on a cathartic journey through life's struggles and uncertainties.

Knocked Loose is set to release their new LP, "You Won’t Go Before You’re Supposed To" on May 10, 2024 via Pure Noise Records. The album showcases intense metalcore aggression with diverse elements and thematic depth, similar to their underground seasoned sound that has garnered them a growing fanbase. Through 10 tracks in 27 gripping minutes, the LP pushes boundaries with chaotic turbulence, seismic breakdowns, and collaborates with artists like Poppy, all while maintaining their signature uncompromising heaviness.

Say Anything's upcoming album, ...Is Committed, set for release on May 24, 2024 via Dine Alone Records, marks their return from a five year hiatus, featuring a blend of their signature style and a reinvigorated sound produced by Brad Wood known for Sunny Day Real Estate and MeWithoutYou amongst others. The album promises a mix of humor, emotion, rollicking and self-referential songs with autobiographical depth, appealing to fans of their earlier work and artists like Weatherbox, The Hotelier, Saves the Day, and MeWithoutYou.