Release Wave

New Found Glory is set to release their new album "Listen Up!" on February 20th, 2026, marking their first full-length album in nearly 6 years since signing to Pure Noise Records. The album carries themes of resilience and hope, blending fun pop melodies with reflective and heavier riffs, encapsulating the band's signature pop-punk sound. Their latest single "Laugh It Off" is already streaming, featuring upbeat vibes and insightful lyrics about overcoming small conflicts.

South Carolina post-hardcore band Excide is set to release their second album, "Bastard Hymns," on November 28 via SharpTone Records. " The band drew inspiration from late '90s post-hardcore bands like Cast Iron Hike and Snapcase, as well as incorporating elements from bands like Quicksand, Cave In, and Queens of the Stone Age. Across 12 brand new tracks, and described as a fuzzy and groovy record, the album reflects the band's growth and creative exploration following their debut release and signing with SharpTone Records. Three new singles from the forthcoming LP are now streaming everywhere.

Canadian post-punk band Home Front's upcoming LP "Watch it Die" is set for release on November 14, 2025 via La Vida Es Un Mus Discos. The lead single "Light Sleeper" showcases their energetic post punk/new wave/street punk sound, similar to bands like High Vis and Spiritual Cramp, and with influences from bands like Joy Division and New Order. The album reflects the band's passion and drive, offering anthemic, danceable and honest music that embodies themes of hope and transformation in challenging times.

Seminal New Jersey emo/post-hardcore rockers Armor For Sleep's new album, "There Is No Memory," is set for release on November 7, 2025 via Equal Vision Records. The album follows their comeback LP "The Rain Musuem" from 2022 and is said to explore personal struggles and memories with a more literal and grounded approach than their previous work. The album delves into themes of betrayal, loss, and acceptance, with each song creating a narrative that reflects on the power of memories in shaping our lives. Latest single "Breathe Again" is now streaming everywhere along with previously released singles "What A Beautiful World" and "In Another Dream" all taken from the forthcoming LP.

Bed 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.

5th wave emo punk revival band Good Sleepy announced their upcoming sophomore LP "CONSTANT HUMMING," scheduled for release on February 13, 2026, along with the release of the lead off single "TRAP" now streaming everywhere. The album reflects a darker, raw and more dynamic sound while maintaining the band's emotional core, following their debut LP "everysinglelittlebit." Drawing inspiration from bands like Ben Quad, Carly Cosgrove, The Wonder Years, and Marietta, the album explores themes of nostalgia, fractured relationships, early adulthood and emotional complexities over 14 brand new tracks.

Indie Punk supergroup Plosivs, consisting of members from well-known bands like Hot Snakes, Rocket from The Crypt, and Pinback, will release their sophomore LP "Yell At Cloud" on November 28, 2025 via Swami Records. The album was recorded in intense conditions during a storm in a studio in Winnipeg, Canada over the course of four years, resulting in a unique and emotionally charged sound different from their debut and described as a claustrophobic album that searches for an oasis within. From lurching dissonance to uplifting harmonic convergences, Yell At Cloud is a stark, black and white departure from their debut.

Ben Quad's new album, 'Wisher', is set for release on November 14 via Pure Noise Records, following their 2022 debut 'I'm Scared That’s All There Is'. The album, produced by Jon Markson (Drug Church, Koyo, The Story So Far), marks a shift towards hope and optimism, departing from their earlier themes of doubt and uncertainty. Drawing inspiration from bands like All-American Rejects and Motion City Soundtrack, the bands latest single "It's Just A Title" brings in a mix of pop leaning melodic elements to their traditional midwest emo-revival / screamo sound, showcasing the band's growth as songwriters while exploring new territory.

RIYL: Hot Mulligan, Charmer, Arm's Length, and Free Throw.

Chicago indie band Side Hug will release their first full-length album, New Language, on October 31, 2025, via Easy Does It Records, showcasing a bold new sound that blends indie rock, post-punk, shoegaze, and art rock influences. The lead single "Biweekly" introduces themes of resilience and discontent, reflecting the album's focus on embracing change and personal growth. Drawing inspiration from bands like Joy Division and The Cure, with their shimmering reverb drenched guitars, moody delivery and melodic sensibility. Moving away from their early indie-folk identity, Side Hug's evolution promises a more atmospheric, moodier yet hopeful musical identity.

Portland, 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.

Joyce Manor is set to release their new album, "I Used To Go To This Bar," on January 30, 2026 via Epitaph Records. Produced by Brett Gurewitz, the album encapsulates the band's anthemic punk sound with more diverse influences ranging from AFI, Weezer, Janes Addiction and the Smiths, establishing them as significant figures in the rock landscape. The album reflects a culmination of their musical journey and showcases their evolution while staying true to their signature style. Singles "All My Friends Are So Depressed" and "Well, Whatever it Was" from the forthcoming LP are now streaming everywhere.

Richmond, VA alternative rock band House & Home is set to release their sophomore album "I Won't Look For You" on November 14th, 2025 via Open Your Ears Records. Their lead single "Swarm" is now available for streaming and showcases their aggressive yet thoughtful emotionally charged signature sound, recommended for fans of Balance & Composure, Citizen, Movements, Sunday Morning and Sainthood Reps. The album features 10 new tracks that highlight House & Home's poignant lyricism, intricate and dynamic guitar work with big melodies, anthemic hooks, and a driving rhythm section that is sure to make you nod your head.

DRAIN has announced their new album '...IS YOUR FRIEND', set for release on November 7th via Epitaph Records. The band, known for their unique blend of hardcore, punk, and metal, aims to deliver their live essence in this album with heavier mosh parts, catchy choruses, and thrash riffs. Formed in 2014, DRAIN has gained recognition in the hardcore scene through their energetic live performances and continues to evolve their sound to create an unforgettable experience for their audience. Official music video for single "Nights Like These" is now streaming everywhere.

Banquets, 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.