RW · Week of Jul 13 · 2026

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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.

Nº 02On The Radar

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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.

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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Nashville rock band Khamsin Returns With New Double A-Side “Thousand Yard Stare / Abacus”

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Minneapolis dream pop band she's green release new EP swallowtail

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SoCal Post-Hardcore Stalwarts Movements share emotionally crushing new single "Separate" from forthcoming LP

Nº 06New To The Wave

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ReleaseHardcoreAdded Jul 11, 2026With Love // With RageWith 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…

SingleAdded Jul 10, 2026Nashville rock band Khamsin Returns With New Double A-Side “Thousand Yard Stare / Abacus”Nashville emo / post-rock band Khamsin has returned with Thousand Yard Stare / Abacus, its first new release since the 2022 album What’s Left of Life?...

ReleasePost RockAdded Jul 10, 2026Thousand Yard Stare / AbacusNashville 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…

ReleaseShoegazeAdded Jul 10, 2026swallowtailshe'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…

SingleAdded Jul 10, 2026SoCal Post-Hardcore Stalwarts Movements share emotionally crushing new single "Separate" from forthcoming LPSouthern California's post-hardcore stalwarts Movements have shared “Separate,” an emotionally crushing new single that balances heart-wrenching vulne...

ReleasePost PunkAdded Jul 9, 2026Today's Minor VictoriesAustin, 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…

SingleAdded Jul 8, 2026Public Opinion Share New Single "I Pay Everyone I Still Talk To"Denver punk band Public Opinion have shared their new single, “I Pay Everyone I Still Talk To,” the latest preview of their forthcoming sophomore albu...

SingleAdded Jul 8, 2026Bleached Cross share new single “Blood Moon” from forthcoming LP WrathChicago blackened darkwave band Bleached Cross have shared their new single “Blood Moon,” the final preview of their forthcoming album Wrath, out July...

SingleAdded Jul 8, 2026Interpol Share New Single “Iron City” From Forthcoming LP This Mirror Weighs a TonInterpol have shared “Iron City,” the latest single from their forthcoming album This Mirror Weighs a Ton, out August 28 via Partisan Records.The trac...

SingleAdded Jul 8, 2026Citizen share new single and video "I Can See You From Here" from forthcoming album Halcyon BluesCitizen have shared “I Can See You From Here,” the latest single from their forthcoming album Halcyon Blues, out August 7 via Run For Cover Records.Th...

SingleAdded Jul 8, 2026Wavves and Say Anything announce collaborative album Cherry Soda and share new single “Deathx1k”Wavves and Say Anything have announced a new collaborative album, Cherry Soda, due September 18, 2026 via I Surrender Records. The ten-song LP was co-...

ReleasePunkAdded Jul 8, 2026Cherry SodaWavves’ Nathan Williams and Say Anything’s Max Bemis team up for a collaborative album, "Cherry Soda," blending their fuzzed out punk-pop and emo influences. Produced by Aaron Rubin, the album explores a unique…

Nº 07What Drops When

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Nº 08Fresh Wax

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PunkJun 19, 2026

Adult Magic

Are You Even Happy Now?

Long Island-based band Adult Magic is making their return with the upcoming release of "Are You Even Happy Now?" on June 19, 2026, via Dead Broke Rekerds. Known for their energetic punk-influenced sound, the album continues their dynamic songwriting style drawing comparisons to acts like Hüsker Dü, The Replacements, and early Goo Goo Dolls. With members involved in various projects, Adult Magic's evolving DIY punk sound explores themes of personal reflection and contemporary concerns. Lead off single "Burned Out" from the forthcoming LP is now streaming everywhere. RIYL: Superchunk, The Get Up Kids, The Replacements, Husker Dü, Iron Chic

ShoegazeJun 19, 2026

Senior Living

existential, sudden dread

Albany, NY heavy alt-rock band Senior Living's new EP "Existential, Sudden Dread" released on June 19th, infuses shoegaze, post-hardcore, punk and alternative rock elements, exploring themes of guilt, addiction, and acceptance. Drawing inspiration from bands like Title Fight, Fleshwater, Nothing, Gleemer and Sunny Day Real Estate, the album balances melody and aggression with emotional sincerity, offering a compelling journey through personal growth and uncertainty. Plain and simple, this band rocks!

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."

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.

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.

Pop PunkJun 26, 2026

All Good

Nothing Can Hurt Me

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.

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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