November, 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
Fleshwater
We're Not Here To Be Loved
Fleshwater, a grunge-gaze/post-hardcore band with members from Vein.fm, is set to release their debut LP "We're Not Here To Be Loved" on November 4, 2022. Their sound is atmospheric and heavy, drawing inspiration from 90s alt-rock, shoegaze, and post-hardcore, similar to Deftones, Hum, Modern Color, and Soul Blind.
Action/Adventure
Imposter Syndrome
Action/Adventure will release their debut full-length album "Imposter Syndrome" on November 11, 2022, via Pure Noise Records. The album delves into human struggles and emotions through 10 impassioned pop-punk tracks, akin to bands like Four Year Strong and Knuckle Puck.
L.S. Dunes
Past Lives
New supergroup L.S. DUNES, featuring members from Thursday, My Chemical Romance, Coheed And Cambria, and Circa Survive, will release their debut album "Past Lives" on November 11, 2022. Produced by Will Yip, the album explores themes of fearlessness and nonconformity, blending punk energy with emotional depth in a unique sound that transcends their individual roots.
Soul Blind
Feel It All Around
Soul Blind, hailing from Hudson Valley, New York, is gearing up to release their debut LP "Feel It All Around" on November 11, 2022 via Other People Records. With influences from 90s shoegaze, grunge, alternative rock and post hardcore, their music evokes rich melodies and layers of distortion similar to bands like Title Fight and Turnover.
American Thrills
Parted Ways
American Thrills, an indie/punk rock band from Connecticut, is releasing their debut LP "Parted Ways" on November 18th. The album, recorded with Nick Bellmore, delivers 9 emotionally charged melodic punk rock tracks with anthemic hooks, drawing comparisons to The Menzingers and Hot Rod Circuit.
Gatherers
( mutilator. )
Gatherers from New Jersey announced the upcoming release of their 4th LP, "(mutilator.)", set for November 18, 2022 via No Sleep Records. Their latest single, "suffocator," showcases a blend of explosive vocals, dynamic guitar work, and subtle electronic elements similar to bands striving for a heavier rock sound. Known for defying genre conventions, Gatherers' newest album signifies a turning point for the band, delivering a collection of intense and atmospheric songs that explore themes of desperation and introspection.
Omni of Halos
Omni of Halos
Swedish alternative rock band Omni of Halos is set to release their self-titled debut studio album in November 2022, combining tracks from their EP "Care Free" with new songs. Produced by Per Stålberg and mixed by John Agnello, the album features a blend of unique vocals, vibrant rhythms, and pedal steel guitar melodies reminiscent of the alternative scenes from the '80s and '90s. With artwork by Sebastian Murphy, the album offers a distinct sound available on vinyl through Lövely Records.
Startographers
Static Calls
Startographers, an alternative rock band based in Austin, Texas, will release their debut LP, "Static Calls," on November 18, 2022, showcasing a sound influenced by indie rock, dream pop, post-rock, shoegaze, and post-punk. Drawing inspiration from the early 90s Creation Records era, their music features lush guitar textures, captivating vocal melodies, and arena-sized hooks, appealing to fans of Ride, Oasis, Swervedriver, and Catherine Wheel.