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HardcoreOut Aug 7, 2026

Initiate

With Love // With Rage

With Love // With Rage is the new five-track EP from Southern California hardcore band Initiate, out August 7, 2026 on Blue Grape Music. Their first release since 2023's Cerebral Circus , it's built around the push-pull of love and rage and led by the video single "Numb the Pain."

Nº 02On The Radar

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Out Aug 7Indie Rock

Slow Fiction

dollhouse

The debut album dollhouse by Slow Fiction, a New York City indie rock band, delves into themes of identity and observation across 11 tracks. Influenced by bands like Yo La Tengo and Broken Social Scene, the album combines propulsive indie rock with layered arrangements, culminating in a cinematic, cathartic closer. dollhouse will be released on August 7, 2026 through Tight Knit Records.

Nº 03Curated New Music

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Dream PopOct 2, 2026

Wishy

Nature's Pill

Indianapolis band Wishy, who blend dream-pop with 90s alt rock and 80s jangly, fuzzed out college rock, is releasing their sophomo…

HardcoreSep 4, 2026

Chat Pile

Who Loves The Sun

Chat Pile's new album "Who Loves the Sun" is set for release on September 4, 2026 via The Flenser, featuring 10 new tracks includi…

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Nº 05From The Desk

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Indie Rock

Sleep In. Announce New Album Tangled In The Vines, Share Lead Single “It’s All Ratfucked”

Pop Punk

No Pressure Surprise Release Sophomore Album NP Style

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Dan Keyes (Recover, Young Love) Signs to Equal Vision Records, Shares "Never Bored"

Nº 06New To The Wave

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ReleasePop PunkAdded Jul 25, 2026Super PlumeKill Gosling’s nine-track album Super Plume arrives September 25, 2026 via Candlepin Records, pairing the melodic punch of Superchunk and Joyce Manor with fuzzy indie punk, shoegaze texture, and elements of second-wave…

ReleasePunk RockAdded Jul 24, 2026NP StyleNo Pressure's sophomore album, NP Style , is a 10-song burst of melodic punk and hardcore urgency. The surprise digital release arrived July 24, 2026 through Triple B Records, with vinyl available for pre-order.

SingleAdded Jul 23, 2026Dan Keyes (Recover, Young Love) Signs to Equal Vision Records, Shares "Never Bored"Dan Keyes has signed to Equal Vision Records, and he's marked it by releasing "Never Bored" — his first single under his own name in six years, out to...

ReleasePop PunkAdded Jul 23, 2026Never Bored"Never Bored" is Dan Keyes' first release for Equal Vision Records and the opening shot of a solo run from the man who fronted Recover and Young Love. Produced by Courtney Ballard and co-written with Vincent Perini, it…

ReleasePost PunkAdded Jul 23, 2026Anatomy of a Brief RomanceBloc Party’s seventh album is a 14-track, Trevor Horn-produced account of an intense relationship from first spark to fallout. Anatomy of a Brief Romance arrives September 11, 2026 through cOnTAGIOUS LTD.

SingleAdded Jul 23, 2026Harrison Gordon Share New Single “Like Me Less” from Forthcoming LPToday, the Illinois-raised, punk rock band Harrison Gordon has released the visceral, self-deprecating track, “Like Me Less” with Hopeless Records. Di...

ReleaseIndie RockAdded Jul 22, 2026Hotel UsonaProtomartyr’s seventh album, Hotel Usona , arrives September 25, 2026 via Domino. Recorded with Dave Fridmann at Tarbox Road Studios, the nine-song record turns the United States into an aging hotel haunted by the fears…

SingleAdded Jul 22, 2026Militarie Gun Share “World’s Always Burning” Featuring Mannequin PussyMilitarie Gun have shared “World’s Always Burning,” a new collaboration featuring Mannequin Pussy. The track arrives alongside news that an expanded d...

SingleAdded Jul 22, 2026The Barbarians of California Share New Single and Video “Really Really Rad”The Barbarians of California have released “Really Really Rad,” the latest single from their forthcoming sophomore album, MEGATONS, out August 21.Buil...

SingleAdded Jul 22, 2026heaving. share new single "carsick""carsick" is the lone new song on why are you still dreaming?, the three-track set Peoria's heaving. self-released on July 22nd, and it closes the rec...

ReleaseAlt MetalAdded Jul 22, 2026why are you still dreaming?A three-song, self-released EP from Peoria, IL's heaving., out July 22, 2026. It pulls together the spring singles "faces of you" and "if i cried out" with one new closer, "carsick" — nine minutes of nu-metal weight and…

ReleaseEmoAdded Jul 21, 2026BluffSowing's new album "Bluff" releases on September 4, 2026, showcasing a blend of emo, alternative rock, post-hardcore, shoegaze, and melodic hardcore influences. Drawing comparisons to bands like Title Fight,…

Nº 07What Drops When

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July 2026

27 releases

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Fri · Jul 108 out

Wed · Jul 151 out

Sweet TeethThe Void That Eats The Heart · Power Pop

Fri · Jul 178 out

Tue · Jul 211 out

Tiny VoicesMy Mind’s Recession · Pop Punk

Wed · Jul 221 out

heaving.why are you still dreaming? · Shoegaze

Thu · Jul 231 out

Dan KeyesNever Bored · Pop Punk

Fri · Jul 247 out

Nº 08Fresh Wax

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Pop PunkJun 26, 2026

All Good

Nothing Can Hurt Me

Austin, TX melodic emo/post-hardcore band All Good is set to release their debut EP "Nothing Can Hurt Me" on June 26, 2026. Across 6 new tracks, the EP features heavy guitars, big melodies, emotionally honest lyrics and anthemic choruses drawing influence from bands like Title Fight, and Fiddlehead to Blink-182 and Taking Back Sunday. With a sound that balances raw intensity and heartfelt vulnerability, All Good's latest release promises hooks, high energy, and a nostalgic yet current vibe that will resonate with both longtime fans of the genre and new listeners.

Indie RockJun 26, 2026

Snarls

In Heaven There's Rainbows

The Columbus, Ohio quartet's first new music since 2024's Chris Walla-produced With Love , In Heaven There's Rainbows swaps some of Snarls' indie-pop sweetness for grungier guitars and bigger hooks across five tracks. Out June 26, 2026 on Take This To Heart Records — their first release with new drummer Mike Taddeo in the fold.

Dream PopJun 26, 2026

Bantom Woods

Bend

Austin indie rock band Bantom Woods return with Bend , out June 26, 2026 via Shifting Sounds. The LP pulls together alternative rock, jangly college rock, dream pop, post-punk edges, and fuzzed-up hooks across 9 brand new tracks.

Melodic HardcoreJun 26, 2026

Fiddlehead

Baby I'll Change

Fiddlehead's latest EP, *Baby I'll Change*, showcases an exhilarating evolution in the band's sound, blending fiery instrumentation with melodic undercurrents that resonate deeply with listeners. Following the acclaimed full-length *Death Is Nothing To Us*, this release reflects a renewed sense of purpose born from personal loss, as the band pours their collective heartache and resilience into what they believe are their best songs to date. With the title track leading the charge and a captivating music video to match, the EP is a stirring testament to their dedication to music and each other, setting the stage for impactful live performances on their upcoming tour.

PunkJun 26, 2026

Toilet Rats

Black Cats

Toilet Rats' third LP, "Black Cats," is a blend of fuzz, synths, and drum machines creating moody synth pop, post-punk, 80s college rock, and new wave tracks. Fans of Vision Video, Home Front, The Cure, Say Hi, and New Order will appreciate this release, set to drop on June 26, 2026 via Steadfast Records and Sweet Cheetah Records. Recorded during a disruptive period, the album delves into themes of survival, illness, and camaraderie, featuring standout tracks like "Shimmy" and "HEART EMOJI MPLS." With contributions from notable artists and a diverse musical background, Toilet Rats delivers a dynamic mix reflective of Rehbein's underground influences and Minneapolis roots.

Pop PunkJun 26, 2026

The Bouncing Souls

Born To Be

The Bouncing Souls return with Born To Be , their first new full-length album produced by Grammy Award-winning producer Will Yip. Arriving June 26, the record finds the New Jersey punk veterans balancing resilience, community, and hard-earned perspective across ten songs led by the anthemic first single "The Light."

Indie RockJun 26, 2026

Sincere Engineer

Probable Claws

Sincere Engineer is releasing their fourth studio album, "Probable Claws," on June 26, 2026, via Hopeless Records, blending emotive punk with relatable themes of time and self-reflection. Recorded at Chicago’s Electrical Audio, the album maintains the band's gritty, blue-collar ethos while delivering a mix of cathartic emo and pop-punk anthems across 11 brand new tracks, including latest single and album opener "Twist My Tongue."

EmoJul 10, 2026

Snag

All The Cages Holding Us Will One Day Turn To Dust

Snag, a Milwaukee screamo band, is set to release their new LP "All The Cages Holding Us Will One Day Turn To Dust" on July 10, 2026, marking their first album with Deathwish Inc. Throughout its 11 tracks, Snag exhibit the expansion of their sound in both directions-at times more melodic and others more aggressive than their previous releases, exploring personal struggles with chronic illness and mental health.

EmoJul 10, 2026

Khamsin

Thousand Yard Stare / Abacus

Nashville band Khamsin's latest release, Thousand Yard Stare / Abacus , out July 10th, showcases their signature blend of emo and post-rock in two distinct directions. The double A-side touches on themes of online radicalization and creative ambition, with production by Julian Shank and mixing by Corey Coffman.

Dream PopJul 10, 2026

she's green

swallowtail

she's green expand their dreamy, fuzz-heavy “moss music” on swallowtail , a seven-track EP released July 10, 2026 via Photo Finish Records. Their first fully studio-recorded project pairs ethereal vocals and reverberant guitars with a heavier, more immersive sense of scale.

Power PopJul 10, 2026

Hurry

Zoned Out

Zoned Out is the seventh full-length from Philadelphia power-pop band Hurry, out July 10 via Lame-O Records. Across 10 fuzzy and jangly, hook-heavy songs, Matt Scottoline works through transition, anxiety, creative block, and the life-shifting question of starting a family.

PunkJul 10, 2026

3 Dollars

Plus Tax

Plus Tax is the debut EP from Hoboken, New Jersey post-emo punk band 3 Dollars, out July 10, 2026 via Smartpunk Records. Across five tracks, the band pairs raw urgency with melodic, nostalgic hooks, led by the sharp single “Suppressed Memories" drawing influences from Title Fight, Anxious and One Step Closer.

HardcoreJul 10, 2026

Show Me The Body

Alone Together

Show Me the Body has announced their 4th studio album "Alone Together," set to be released on July 10th, 2026 via Loma Vista Recordings. The album, produced by Klas Åhlund and Kenneth Blume III, showcases the band's signature hardcore sound with themes of praxis and direct communication, following their acclaimed 2022 release "Trouble The Water." Written in the band's own studio amidst personal experiences, "Alone Together" represents a focused and urgent evolution in Show Me the Body's music. Latest single "No God" now streaming.

Indie RockJul 10, 2026

Hew

Your Version

Hew, a Houston emo band (featuring members of football, etc.) formed in 2024, is releasing their debut LP "Your Version" on July 10, 2026. Across 11 tracks, Hew showcases a distinct emo sound that transcends simple revivalism. Drawing on themes of tension and contradiction, Hew's music is characterized by dynamic interplay between bass and Bass VI with angular and jangly guitars, coupled with catchy melodies and big vocal hooks, that will appeal to fans of bands like Tigers Jaw, Snail Mail, Lemuria and Sweet Pill.

Post HardcoreJul 10, 2026

The Xcerts

I Think I Want To Go Home Now.

On "I Think I Want To Go Home Now." by The Xcerts, expect a cathartic blend of raw emotion and furious energy as the Brighton-based band channels personal struggles into a sonic outpouring of anger and frustration. With the track "pretty ugly" leading the charge, vocalist Murray Macleod's intense vocals navigate internal turmoil and external pressures, showcasing a nod to post-hardcore influences while pushing their sound forward. In the face of adversity, the band's cohesive bond shines through in these remarkably immediate songs, making this record a poignant and authentic display of friendship and resilience.

Power PopJul 15, 2026

Sweet Teeth

The Void That Eats The Heart

Sweet Teeth return with The Void That Eats The Heart , out July 15, 2026 via De:Nihil Records (Swe), Engineer Records (UK), Double Helix Records & Skeletunes Records (US) and Scene Police Records (Ger). The Swedish band’s latest leans into Hüsker Dü-inspired punk energy, fuzzy power pop hooks, and raw, melodic urgency across 13 brand new tracks.

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