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Perfecth
Queens of the Stone Age return with their ninth studio album, Perfecth , out October 30, 2026 via Matador Records. Produced by Jos…
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Anemoia
Northlane's seventh studio album arrives October 30, 2026, self-released through Immortal Music Group, with Jordan Fish (ex-Bring Me The Horizon) as executive producer. Sparked by an Evian Christ set that sent guitarist Jon Deiley chasing the emotional scale of trance, Anemoia runs euphoric synth work straight into the band's heaviest material since their early EPs. Dayseeker guest on the title track.
Ain't My World
Massive Nightmares' debut LP Ain't My World arrives October 30, 2026 via Black Numbers. Recorded with Trevor Reilly at Anchor End Studio, the eleven-song album turns the Boston quartet's riff-heavy indie punk, power-pop hooks and stacked harmonies into a bigger set of sing-along anthems.

Perfecth
Queens of the Stone Age return with their ninth studio album, Perfecth , out October 30, 2026 via Matador Records. Produced by Jos…
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ZIRP!
DIIV return with ZIRP! , their A. G. Cook-produced fifth album, arriving October 30, 2026. Per the band’s own statement, they view…
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Despite What You Say
Semaphore’s 11-track album Despite What You Say arrives October 10, 2026 through Candlepin Records. Led by the new single “Bunny,” it pairs the Brooklyn band’s post-shoegaze haze with alternative-rock melody and post-hardcore weight.

Real Life
Boston DIY indie rock band Gollylagging’s debut album Real Life arrives October 16, 2026 via Disposable America. The ten-track record pairs fuzzy, high-volume indie rock with songs about fractured relationships, repetition, loss and the sustaining power of community. The result keeps the melodic looseness of Pavement and Alex G while leaning into the guitar weight associated with Dinosaur Jr., Swirlies and Pile.

Dopamine Chamber
Fontaines D.C. today announce their fifth studio album, Dopamine Chamber, released on 16th October via XL Recordings. Produced by James Ford, the 11 track LP explores a colder and more synthetic sound compared to their previous works. The album features evocative tracks like lead single "Marianne" that delve into themes of escapism, hedonism, and the allure of pleasure amid peril. Characterized by potent balladry and anthemic melodies, "Dopamine Chamber" represents a radical departure for the band, incorporating cold synthesizers, drums, and samples with minimal guitar presence. Fontaines D.C. continue to push boundaries, posing questions about humanity's future and the listener's experience within the album's experimental chamber.

Uncle
fish narc returns with Uncle , his fifth album, out October 16, 2026 via K Records. Produced by Alex Farrar, the record leans fully into fuzzy, jangly ’80s and ’90s college rock, with lead single “Much Less Me” offering the first look. RIYL Gin Blossoms, The Replacements, Yuck, Superdrag

Rita
Paerish return with Rita , their fourth full-length, out October 16, 2026 via SideOneDummy Records. Produced by longtime collaborator Will Yip, the album pushes the Paris band toward a louder, rawer and more immediate mix of the anthemic alternative rock, emo and shoegazey textures they're known for.

KOOL FAITH / LOOSIES II
KOOL FAITH / LOOSIES II is a 29-track mixtape from They Are Gutting a Body of Water, out digitally October 16 and physically November 20 via ATO Records x Julia's War. The sprawling collection brings TAGABOW's shoegaze, noise and electronic instincts into a collaborative mixtape format featuring SPIRIT OF THE BEEHIVE, Hotline TNT, Full Body 2, Greg Mendez, Horse Jumper of Love and many more.

Death To Something
Death To Something is the debut full-length from transcontinental alt-metal trio SAVE US, out October 16, 2026 via Solid State Records. Produced by The Plot In You's Landon Tewers, the 12-track record pairs the slow-burn single "Bruised" with its emotional title track. Pre-order on vinyl now.

FINGERS CROSSED
Tokyo emo band ANORAK! will release their third album, FINGERS CROSSED , on October 22, 2026 via Counter Intuitive. The Tokyo emo band's 10-song record blends intricate guitars, English and Japanese lyrics, and heartfelt vocals with occasional Auto-Tuned effects, drawing inspiration from Tokyo’s emo, alternative, and hardcore punk scenes as well as international touring connections and dance music.

MAXIMUMBLASTSUPERLOUD Vol. 2: 24 Songs From 2023-2026
Dazy will release MAXIMUMBLASTSUPERLOUD Vol. 2: 24 Songs From 2023-2026 via Lame-O Records on October 23, 2026. The album showcases a mix of fuzz-pop, layered rhythms, and inventive guitar work, including new tracks like "Beat Change" blending boom-bap beats with catchy hooks. This 24-track collection combines singles and EPs from the past three years with fresh material, illustrating Dazy's evolution since 2023. Fans of experimental pop and genre-blurring sounds can explore the compilation, featuring hits like BIG Problem b/w Gravity and Bad Penny .

Punk Ruins
Fake Names return with their third album, Punk Ruins , out October 23, 2026 via Epitaph Records. Recorded at Electrical Audio in Chicago, the 12-song set pushes the band's D.C. hardcore roots into hook-heavy punk and power pop.

Balance
Pet Fox return with their fourth album, Balance , out October 23, 2026 via Exploding In Sound Records. Recorded at Drop of Sun Studios with Alex Farrar, the nine-song record sharpens the Boston band’s textured, melodic indie rock with a more immediate live-band feel. The band cites Pinback, Autolux and Alex G among the influences informing the record’s intricate guitars, understated hooks and emotional detail. RIYL: Pinback, No Knife, Minus the Bear, Built to Spill, Sunny Day Real Estate, Dinosaur Jr

Overt
popfree’s seven-track full-length Overt arrives October 23, 2026 via New Morality Zine. Recorded and mixed by Colin Knight at Paradise Studios in Anaheim, the album pushes the Orange County band’s emo and post-hardcore sound through layered guitars, dynamic rhythms and emotionally charged vocals.

Glittermouth/Shallow Split EP
Glittermouth/Shallow Split EP is an upcoming split release from Peoria, Illinois grungegaze band Glittermouth and Shallow, due October 23, 2026, featuring 2 brand new songs "Better Daze" and "Severed." More details on the EP and their new single coming soon.

Dispel
Sidewave’s third full-length Dispel arrives October 23, 2026, pairing layered guitars and shoegaze atmosphere with the project’s heavy, melodic space-rock scale. Written over several years, the album moves between restraint and huge guitar-driven passages while circling themes of distance, escape and the unknown.

wash. rinse. repeat.
Dad Hats return with wash. rinse. repeat. , their third full-length, out October 23, 2026 through Mind Over Matter Records. Recorded at Costume Party Records and mixed by James Paul Wisner, the 11-song album pairs the Nashville band's hook-heavy emo/pop-punk with darker, self-deprecating reflections on adulthood. For fans of: The Wonder Years, PUP, The Menzingers, Arms Length, early Fall Out Boy

Today's Minor Victories
Austin, TX post-hardcore band Porcelain's sophomore album, Today's Minor Victories, is set to release on October 23, 2026, via TODO Records, showcasing a stark balance of chaotic noise and melodic hooks through a dynamic post-hardcore lens. The new single "Apocalypse" captures themes of despair and resilience amidst a backdrop of metallic riffs and raw instrumentals. Recorded live with minimal layering, the album explores grief and perseverance, offering a tight and direct sonic experience reminiscent of bands like Unwound, Drives Like Jehu, The Blood Brothers, Touche Amore, and Sparta.











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