Curated Music Releases in October, 2025

Double Scoop
October 3, 2025Bed Bug Guru's debut album, Double Scoop, will be released on October 3rd via Superbloom Records. The band's sound, influenced by the band members mutual love for bands like DIIV, Duster, and Modern Color, combines sludgy shoegaze with noise rock and slacker rock vocals, creating a mix of heavy slowcore and catchy melodies. Recorded live to tape with Jack Shirley, the album features 9 songs drenched in distortion and sludgy riffs, showcased in latest singles like "Bitter" and "Cut Down" which are now streaming everywhere.

Idlewild
October 3, 2025The Scottish alternative rock band Idlewild is set to release their new self-titled album on October 3rd via V2 Records. The new LP marks their 10th studio LP and first in six years. The album will feature 10 brand new songs, including lead off single, 'Stay Out Of Place,' which showcases their signature warmth and melodic immediacy, blending influences from their indie and punk roots to recent art-pop explorations. Produced by Rod Jones and the band, the album reflects their evolution over the years while celebrating their established sound through a mix of big ideas and memorable tunes, that are all very much Idlewild.

Reprieve
October 3, 2025Hamilton, Ontario based melodic indie punks The Penske File is releasing their new album "Reprieve" on October 3rd, 2025 via Stomp Records, with the lead single "Lions" embodying the youthful energy and reflective themes of change. Across 12 brand new tracks, the album, produced by Adam Michael, presents a mix of high-energy, anthemic melodic punk rock bursts, along with quieter more melancholy stripped-down tracks, highlighting the band's evolution while maintaining their signature camaraderie and live energy. RIYL: The Gaslight Anthem, The Menzingers, Tired Radio, and The Young Hearts.

Something, Sometime
October 3, 2025Warper, an alternative rock band from Colorado, is releasing their debut album "Something, Sometime" via Candlepin Records on October 3, 2025. Their music is characterized as "downer shoegaze" with heavy, distorted instrumentation and melancholy lyrics, appealing to fans of Gleemer, Seer Believer, Ridgeway, All Under Heaven and Souvenirs. The album will feature 9 songs blending elements of guitar-heavy alt-rock, shoegaze, dream pop, slowcore, and emo, produced by Corey Coffman of Gleemer in Loveland, CO with latest singles "Pull," "Forever," and "Jinx" now streaming everywhere.

I Want to Pull the Sleep From Your Eyes
October 9, 2025Portland, Maine alt-rockers Grief Mop is releasing their debut LP "I Want to Pull the Sleep From Your Eyes" on October 9, 2025, via Sunday Drive Records. Drawing inspiration from various aspects alt-rock, emo, post-rock, and shoegaze revival, the band's sound is layered in a distorted wall of guitars and swirling melodies coupled with hard hitting drum and bass tones, reminiscent of artists like Hum, The Appleseed Cast, Mock Orange and My Bloody Valentine. Lead single "Strange World" a heavy slow burner, contains haunting lyrics and distinctively eerie and heavy instrumentation, that would fit right along side other up and comers like Trauma Ray, Glare, Downward, and the like.

LOTTO
October 17, 2025Philadelphia's TAGABOW is set to release their new album, LOTTO, on October 17th via Julia’s War x Smoking Room x ATO Records. Known for their experimental and innovative approach to shoegaze, the band continues to blend in elements of noise rock, hardcore, electronic, dream pop and drum and bass, while pushing the boundaries of the genre. Latest single "Trainers" with its menacing riffs, soaring leads and whaling distortion is now streaming everywhere.

On The Other End Of The Line
October 24, 2025Joyer, an East Coast indie rock duo formed by brothers Nick and Shane Sullivan, will be releasing their new album "On The Other End of the Line..." on October 24, 2025, cia Julia's War, featuring the lead off single "Cure" now streaming everywhere. Produced by Slow Pulp’s Henry Stoehr, the album explores themes of loneliness and human connections, with a music video capturing the essence of small, meaningful moments. Known for their DIY roots and previous album "Night Songs," Joyer's music resonates with fans of bands like Horse Jumper of Love and Wishy.

Get Weak
October 3, 2025NY-based band grungegaze band Glimmer will release their debut LP, "Get Weak," on October 3rd, 2025, featuring 10 brand new tracks that mix 90s inspired alternative, grunge, shoegaze, and dream-pop influences with a modern twist. With singles like "Dissolve" and "Sorrow Again" available for streaming, Glimmer's sound draws parallels to 90s alt-rock icons like The Smashing Pumpkins, Nirvana, and Foo Fighters along with shoegaze icons like Swervedriver, My Bloody Valentine and Ride, while also catering to fans of the current grungegaze/shoegaze revival scene. Recorded in Brooklyn and mastered by Will Yip, the album promises a blend of heavy-hitting fuzzed out anthems and ethereal pop-leaning tracks, for a nostalgic yet contemporary listening experience. As evidence by the latest singles now streaming, Glimmer have a knack for crafting memorable hooks, buzzing guitar melodies and dream-like atmospheres.
RIYL: The Smashing Pumpkins, Narrow Head, Glare, Superheaven, The Pains of Being Pure At Heart

Lunger
October 3, 2025Brooklyn indie/emo art-rockers Stay Inside announced their upcoming album "Lunger" on October 3rd, 2025 via Tiny Engines, showcasing bold production and a mix of indie and emo influences, while doubling down on the experimentation and exploration found on their last LP "Ferried" but with even bigger hooks. With a post-punk swagger, they continue to push genre boundaries to the side, exploring varied genres from jangle pop, to emo, to dark Americana twang, to heavy, fuzzy grunge, highlighting their growth and evolution as musicians. Recommended for fans of Foxing, Modest Mouse, and Wolf Parade, Stay Inside's dynamic sound promises an exciting future for the band.

R is for Rocket
October 3, 2025LA's alt-rockers Rocket are set to release their debut album, R is for Rocket, on October 3rd via Transgressive Records / Canvasback. Their sound is described as a mix of ‘90s inspired guitar rock with elements of alternative rock, dream pop and shoegazee, take cues from bands like Sonic Youth, The Smashing Pumpkins, The Pixies and My Bloody Valentine, while evolving into something uniquely their own. The band has released three singles from the forthcoming LP including the latest single "Wide Awake" now available on all streaming platforms. Fans of Mommy, Wishy, The Smashing Pumpkins, and The Pixies will definitely enjoy their melodic guitar heavy sound.

World's Apart
October 3, 2025San Diego rockers Glean, known for their emotionally charged melodic post-hardcore and punk rock sound, will release their new album "World's Apart" on October 3rd, 2025 under Sunday Drive Records. Drawing inspiration from emo, pop-punk and melodic hardcore influences from the 90s and mid 2000s, their sound is defined by heavy guitars and trade off clean and gritty vocals with shout along choruses. Fans of bands like older like Seaweed, Samiam, Texas is the Reason, Title Fight, and Balance and Composure along with newer bands like One Step Closer and Anxious will love this stuff. The new songs showcase Glean's growth as song writers with super catchy songs produced by Max Epstein (Photographic Memory) and mastered by Phillip Odom (Militarie Gun, Glare). Check out latest single "Sediment" along with previously released single "Receive You" now streaming everywhere.

Red Sky Mourning
October 10, 2025Soul Blind's upcoming album, "Red Sky Mourning," set for release on October 10, 2025, via Closed Casket Activities, embodies their growth and maturity as a band, showcasing an even heavier and grungier sound than their previous album"Feel it all Around." Drawing inspiration from 90s heavy alternative rock and post-hardcore, especially artists like Alice in Chains, Helmet, Deftones, and Quicksand, their new album captures a blend of anger, heaviness, and melody across ten groove-heavy and distortion fueled tracks. With that, the album captures the raw energy of their live performances and explores themes of pain, isolation, and eventual redemption. Latest single “Hide Your Evil” now streaming, captures that sentiment, channeling early Helmet and Adrenaline/Around the Fur-era Deftones with a modern take. This song is sure to ignite the mosh pits.

Nothing Ends
October 17, 2025Michigan post-hardcore band 84 Tigers are set to release their emotionally charged sophomore album, Nothing Ends, on October 17, 2025, via Spartan Records. Drawing from elements of post-hardcore and '90s alt-rock, and comparable to bands like Small Brown Bike, The Casket Lottery, Quicksand, Seaweed and Jawbox, the album navigates themes of loss and recovery through 10 brand new explosive tracks, including lead off single "The Crush Of It All", a melodic post-hardcore rocker that's now streaming everywhere.

Rude
October 24, 2025San Francisco post-punk band Spiritual Cramp is set to release their sophomore album RUDE on October 24th through Blue Grape Music. Produced by John Congleton and featuring a duet with Sharon Van Etten, the album showcases an evolved blend of new wave, indie rock, punk, dub, and hip-hop influences. Singles such as "At My Funeral," "Young Offenders," and "Automatic" display the band's new songwriting depth while maintaining their punk roots, offering a mix of cheekiness, vulnerability, and raw energy akin to classic bands like The Clash, The Killers, Devo, and newer bands like Militarie Gun, High Vis and Home Front.

Horizon/West
October 3, 2025Thrice is set to release their new album, Horizons/West, on October 3, 2025 via Epitaph Records, with thundering lead single "Gnash" now streaming everywhere. The album serves as a sequel to their previous release, Horizons/East, showcasing a blend of cinematic post-rock textures, intricate rhythms, and the raw urgency that defined Thrice’s early work. Produced by the band at New Grass Studios, the album delves into personal identity, societal manipulation, and spiritual questions, staying true to Thrice's DIY ethos, while offering an album that’s equal parts introspection and confrontation. The album will contain 11 brand new tracks.

Pyramid Scheme of Grief
October 3, 2025The Carolyn, an Atlanta-based melodic punk rock trio, is set to release their upcoming album "Pyramid Scheme of Grief," featuring heart-on-your-sleeve hook-filled punk reminiscent of bands like The Gaslight Anthem and The Menzingers, with anthemic songs mostly under two minutes. The album, containing eleven tracks and clocking in at around nineteen minutes, showcases the bands exceptional songwriting and knack for packing huge melodies and fist in the air hooks in under 2 minutes. The duo of singles released, "White Russians" and "And the Infinite Void," set the tone for the album's theme of malaise and disappointment and is a taste of what to expect on their 3rd LP. Fans of bands like The Menzingers, The Gaslight Anthem, The Lawrence Arms, Spanish Love Songs or any other high energy yet sad drinking music will feel right at home with this release.

Silver Bleeds The Black Sun
October 3, 2025AFI's upcoming twelfth album, "Silver Bleeds the Black Sun...," is set to release on October 3rd, 2025 via Run for Cover Records. The album features 10 brand new tracks including the lead single "Behind the Clock" and a music video directed by Gilbert Trejo. The album explores dreamy and ethereal moods while drawing on their classic dark and melodic sounds through a modern lens, with elements of goth, alt-rock, new wave and post-punk, showcasing the band's evolution over their 30-year career. Known for their creative daring and shapeshifting musical identity, AFI continues to surprise and remain relevant with each new chapter, making "Silver Bleeds the Black Sun..." a blend of the familiar AFI sound with fresh twists.

Startographers / Nim Split 7 Inch
October 8, 2025Austin, Texas Alt Rock / Shoegaze band Startographers & Kyoto, Japan Emo Rock / Dream Pop band nim join forces with brand new singles on this Split 7" Vinyl record to be released Oct 8th by Shifting Sounds in N America, UK, Europe & by stiff slack / JETSET records in Japan. The Startographers contribute "Ante Meridiem", a melodic slice of well crafted dream-gaze with shimmering guitars, breezy vocals and brit pop hooks with swagger, as if Oasis, Ride, and Swervedriver collided. And just when you think the song is over, it kicks back in to the final refrain with the lyrics "Sleep with the light on. Sleep with the light on. The darkest mind; pretend you're fine tomorrow. The fragments are connecting in the sun." A personal and powerful ending with lush harmonies, and a massive melodic hook that you'll be singing along to in no time. nim on the other offer another dose of 90s inspired emo over twinkling guitars and a dynamic rhythm section, with its dual male/female clean vocal harmonies, layered guitars, and sonic landscape ranging from quiet to climatic explosions, creating an emotionally intense yet soothing listening experience. You can stream both singles below and all all digital streaming platforms now.

God Save The Gun
October 17, 2025Militarie Gun is set to release their new album "God Save The Gun" on October 17, 2025, via Loma Vista, featuring the lead single "B A D I D E A" now streaming everywhere. The album is said to explore themes of self-destruction and self-belief, with a lineup of collaborators including James Goodson (Dazy), Nick Panella (MSPAINT) among others contributing to its creation. Vocalist Ian Shelton reflects on personal struggles and growth, marking a shift from previous work centered on family addiction. The album will contain 14 brand new tracks, including previously released single Thought You Were Waving. Expect a high energy huge sounding genre bending album with hooks that are sure to get stuck in your head for days.

Petty Relics
October 17, 2025Banquets, the New Jersey indie-punk quartet, is releasing their first album in a decade titled "Petty Relics" on October 17, 2025 via Black Numbers. The album, produced by Andy Tyler Clark (The Wonder Years, The Menzingers) features 11 melodic indie-punk anthems, including the latest single "Episodes" which is now streaming everywhere. Fans of The Menzingers, The Loved Ones, Saves the Day, The Get Up Kids, The Gaslight Anthem and Jimmy Eat World will appreciate Banquets' anthemic passion and heartfelt lyrics in this long-awaited release full of chugging guitars, sing-along hooks and big melodies.