September, 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
Youth League
Somehow Those Were Days
Youth League's new album "Somehow Those Were Days" blends late 90s/early 2000s emo, math rock, and indie-pop, with 8 songs featuring rich melodies and mathy guitar melodies. Fans of mid-western twinkly emo with post-rock influences and newer 5th wave revival bands in the genre will find this release appealing. Recommended if you like: Into It. Over It., Minus The Bear, The Appleseed Cast, Taking Meds, Moving Mountains, Prawn, Gulfer
Armor For Sleep
The Rain Museum
Armor For Sleep returns after 15 years with their anticipated 4th LP, "The Rain Museum," set for release on September 9th, 2022 via Equal Vision Records. The new single, "How Far Apart," echoes their classic emo rock sound from the early 2000s, promising a matured and emotional listening experience akin to their renowned album "What to Do When You Are Dead." Lead singer Ben Jorgensen describes "The Rain Museum" as a concept album inspired by personal struggles, interwoven with a post-apocalyptic narrative. Fans can expect a cohesive and emotive collection of songs, combining the band's signature sound with refined songwriting over the past 17 years, making this upcoming release a poignant and introspective journey worth anticipating.
Holy Fawn
Dimensional Bleed
Holy Fawn, a Phoenix-based band, follows up their acclaimed DIY release, Death Spells, with their new album, Dimensional Bleed, set for release on September 9th through Wax Bodega. Co-produced with Mike Watts, the 10-song album showcases their growth and exploration of new creative avenues, drawing influences from bands like Deafheaven and Glassjaw.
No Sun
In the Interim
No Sun, an alternative rock/shoegaze band hailing from Salt Lake City, UT, will release their self-titled LP on September 9, 2022 through Church Road Records digitally and via Flesh And Bone Records on vinyl. The album, consisting of 8 tracks, promises a wall of guitars shoegaze sound reminiscent of bands like Cloakroom and Keep, with production credits from Zac Montez, Adrian Kobziar, and Pete Grossmann.
The Atlantic Union Project
3,842 Miles EP
The Atlantic Union Project, a new melodic punk rock band, is set to release their debut EP "3,842 Miles" on September 9, 2022. Members with backgrounds in various punk and hardcore bands draw inspiration from classic acts like Minor Threat and Descendents, appealing to fans of 80s/90s punk rock and newer bands like Praise and Be Well.
The Midnight
Heroes
The Midnight’s new album Heroes, set for release on September 9th, showcases a sonic shift with expanded live musicians and a more visceral sound. Their music, known for its nostalgic streak, now features fully realized arena-worthy songs with influences from artists like Van Halen. The album is part of a trilogy that includes Kids and Monsters, reflecting themes of self-knowledge, self-love, and empathy. With songs like “Heartbeat” and “Change Your Heart or Die,” The Midnight's latest work marks a bold new era for the band.
Dear Boy
Forever Sometimes
Dear Boy's upcoming album "Forever Sometimes" is set for release on September 16 via Last Gang Records, marking their first collaboration with the renowned label. Produced by the band and mixed by Tony Hoffer, the record showcases their lyric-forward guitar music and melody-focused indie rock sound, drawing inspiration from post-punk and britpop influences. The band's poignant exploration of themes like love, goodbye, and the complexity of human relationships resonates throughout the album, creating a profound and introspective listening experience. With contributions from artists such as Day Wave and Rogue Wave, "Forever Sometimes" offers a captivating narrative of life's emotional journey and the longing for connection beyond earthly boundaries.
Hippie Trim
What Consumes Me
Hippie Trim's upcoming LP "What Consumes Me" is set for release on September 16, 2022, showcasing a blend of emo, punk, and grunge with a melodic edge. Their latest single "Hooked on U" explores a softer side while maintaining a rocking energy, appealing to fans of Drug Church, Fiddlehead, and Title Fight.
Cold Gawd
God Get Me The Fuck Out Of Here
Cold Gawd, led by California-based multi-instrumentalist Matt Wainwright, crafts stormy shoegaze music with R&B influences. Their upcoming album, "God Get Me The F*** Out Of Here," recorded by Wainwright as a solo project, showcases layered guitar textures and introspective lyrics akin to a live band experience.
Excide
Deliberate Revolver
EXCIDE's debut LP "Deliberate Revolver" showcases their hardcore roots while expanding into new sonic territory with sweeping vocals and phrasing guitar effects. The album, set for release on September 23rd, features the single track "Flip", drawing comparisons to genre icons Quicksand with its blend of post-hardcore sound and straight-forward hardcore energy.
The Wonder Years
The Hum Goes On Forever
The Wonder Years' 7th LP "The Hum Goes On Forever" releases on September 23, 2022 via Hopeless Records, grappling with profound themes such as postpartum depression and existential purpose. Drawing inspiration from personal experiences, the self-referencing masterpiece showcases the band's matured musicality, echoing heart-torn urgency akin to similar artists in the genre.
High Vis
Blending
High Vis released their sophomore LP "Blending" via Dais Records, showcasing gripping post-punk with influences from bands like Fugazi and Echo and The Bunnymen. Their anthemic punk/hardcore sound, reminiscent of Oasis and Stone Roses, is laced with 90s Brit-pop and 80s Manchester post-punk vibes, making them a band to watch for a fresh, hardcore-adjacent experience. Blending delves into themes of class politics and everyday struggles, delivering a message of empowerment and hope through their intense and artful music.
Milly
Eternal Ring
Milly, the Los Angeles shoegazing fuzz pop alt-rockers, are set to release their debut LP "Eternal Ring" on Dangerbird Records. Produced by Corey Coffman, the album combines classic shoegaze, slowcore, emo, and lo-fi indie rock/pop reminiscent of bands like Hum, Smashing Pumpkins, and Sunny Day Real Estate, alongside contemporaries like Gleemer and Teenage Wrist. With their nostalgic sound and influences, Milly is poised to make a significant impact in the alternative music scene.