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Nature's Pill
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A Stranger to You
The upcoming album "A Stranger to You" by Liverpool band Loathe, set for release on July 17, 2026, showcases a significant sonic evolution blending metalcore with haunting shoegaze elements, psychedelic layers, and intricate percussion patterns. Produced by guitarist Erik Bickerstaffe, the record features collaborations with artists like Jordan Rakei and Code Orange members, offering a fully immersive musical journey that invites global influences.
Angels
Scarlet House's debut album "Angels," set for release on August 28, 2026, offers a mesmerizing journey through the emotional landscape of love and loss, woven together with hazy guitars and atmospheric production. Drawing on the reflective themes of nostalgia and the complexities of changing relationships, the album's 14 tracks artfully blend elements of dark alternative rock reminiscent of Deftones and The Cure with modern rap influences. This distinctive sonic palette, combined with Scarlet House's heartfelt storytelling, marks "Angels" as a noteworthy entry in the contemporary music scene, further solidifying his growing influence and connection with a devoted audience.

Nature's Pill
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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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why 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 shoegaze haze, mixed and mastered by Adam Cichocki.

Never 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 arrived July 23, 2026 with an official music video and a debut album still to be announced.

NP Style
No 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.

I Know What I Saw
LOCKSTEP's debut LP "I Know What I Saw" is set to release on July 24, 2026 via Profound Lore. The Nashville-based band blends elements of shoegaze, doom, and heavy rock, crafting a sound that fluctuates between dreamy atmospheres and crushing walls of noise. Their upcoming album promises massive, slow-burning riffs, dense layered guitars, and hypnotic yet suffocating compositions, showcasing LOCKSTEP's evolution towards a more focused and impactful musical style.

All the Beauty
All the Beauty is Pete Yorn’s new album, out July 24, 2026 via Shelly Records, and his third collaboration with Jackson Phillips (Day Wave). Led by the title track, the record leans into warm, melodic indie rock with a reflective edge.

All Good Things
Alt-rock band ME. will release their debut album, <em>All Good Things</em>, independently on July 24, 2026, following the singles “Special” and “Grown Man.” Featuring former Taking Back Sunday members Mark O’Connell on drums and Eddie Reyes on guitar, the band channels emotionally charged alternative rock with a pop edge, exploring themes of reflection, accountability, and growth as they build a new creative identity alongside vocalist/guitarist Mike Jansen and bassist Neal Amiruddin.

Lost In Maine
Lost In Maine is the debut full-length from New England melodic hardcore band Stab, out July 24 through Unbeaten Records. Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Evan Sammons, the record captures the melancholy, isolation, and hard-earned resilience of growing up in the New England hardcore scene.

Wrath
BLEACHED CROSS, originating from Chicago, blends post-punk, industrial music, darkwave, blackened hardcore, and noise rock on their emotionally intense album "Wrath" set for release on July 24, 2026 through New Morality Zine. The album delves into themes of grief, loss, and love, showcasing the band's evolution towards a deeply human narrative, recorded with meticulous attention to creating atmosphere and tension, resonating with artists like AFI, Have A Nice Life, HEALTH, and Cold Cave.

Reality Awaits
The Strokes' upcoming album Reality Awaits will be released on July 24, 2026 via RCA, marking their first full-length album since 2020's The New Abnormal . Produced by Rick Rubin and recorded globally, this release stays true to the band's signature sound, offering a blend of classic Strokes guitar-driven music with experimental elements showcased in tracks like “Falling out of Love” and "Dine N’Dash."

Can You See Me Now?
WAIVER.'s new EP Can You See Me Now arrives August 7, 2026, pairing heavy pop-punk energy with introspective emo songwriting. The release is led by the single “Commonality.” Fans of Koyo, No Pressure, Knuckle Puck, The Story So Far, and Title Fight should take note.

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.

Tell Me Your Dream
Seminal California based punk rock band CEREMONY announces their seventh album, Tell Me Your Dream, set to release on August 7th, 2026 via Relapse, featuring a mix of hardcore and post-punk influences reminiscent of bands like Discharge and Crass. The album, produced by the legendary John Reis (Rocket from the Crypt, Hot Snakes, and many other notable punk bands), showcases the band's evolution over their 21-year career, capturing their punk-forged intensity and timely expression, as evident by latest blistering single "Death Destruction Mayhem."

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."

The Curse Of Public Opinion
Denver punk band Public Opinion is releasing their second album, The Curse of Public Opinion on August 7th through SideOneDummy. Clocking in at a mean. 23 minutes, The Curse of Public Opinion is loaded with fuck-you anthems that plumb the depths of existential disappointment through a sneering cocktail of 2000s garage rock swagger, classic punk hooks, and hardcore ferocity. Plenty of albums provide the soundtrack for picking yourself back up, but Public Opinion are there for when you're getting kicked while you're down.

Halcyon Blues
Toledo-based rock band Citizen have announced their upcoming album Halcyon Blues, set for release on August 7 via Run For Cover Records. The band’s latest single, “Highs and Lows,” highlights their dynamic sound, pulling from the many directions they’ve explored over the past 17 years. Recorded by vocalist Mat Kerekes and mixed by Tom Lorde-Alge, the album blends the urgency of their early work with the bigger, more polished hooks of their later releases. Having moved between raw emo, post-hardcore, grunge, and indie-leaning alternative, Halcyon Blues pulls those threads together into a cohesive, fully realized statement that feels like a natural next step for the band.

Lost Weekend
Phoebe Bridgers' third solo album and her first in six years, out August 14, 2026 on Dead Oceans. A 16-track double LP led by the single "Lost Boys," with contributions from boygenius bandmates Lucy Dacus and Julien Baker, Alex G, and Jack Antonoff.
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