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Pop PunkOut Aug 14, 2026

Slow Joy

Esteban Flores

Slow Joy’s second album, Esteban Flores , arrives August 14, 2026 through MDDN Records. Across 11 songs, Esteban Flores expands his blend of emo, shoegaze, grunge and alternative rock with the singles “SLC Punk on an SSRI” and “Forget.”

Nº 02On The Radar

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Out Aug 21Indie Rock

The Still Out

Crystallized

The Still Out revisit their 2009 debut Crystallized with a deluxe remastered edition out August 21, 2026. Remastered by Greg Calbi and Steve Fallone at Sterling Sound, the album blends shoegaze, indie rock, alternative rock and post-punk and features guests from Swervedriver, Fountains of Wayne, Ween, The Lemonheads and LSD and the Search for God.

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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Chico Release Debut Self-Titled Album via New Morality Zine

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Scarlet House Shares Intimate New Single “Blow Your High” From Debut Album Angels

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Sleep In. Share New Single “Cigs Inside” From Forthcoming Album Tangled In The Vines

Nº 06New To The Wave

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SingleAdded Aug 14, 2026Scarlet House Shares Intimate New Single “Blow Your High” From Debut Album AngelsScarlet House has released “Blow Your High,” the final single from his debut album Angels, due out August 28.Stripping his hazy shoegaze sound down to...

SingleAdded Aug 14, 2026Sleep In. Share New Single “Cigs Inside” From Forthcoming Album Tangled In The VinesSleep In. have released “Cigs Inside,” the second single from their forthcoming album Tangled In The Vines, out September 25 through Choke Artist.The ...

SingleAdded Aug 14, 2026Movements Share New Single “Live By the Sword” From Upcoming LP Happier NowMovements have shared another new single, “Live By the Sword,” from their forthcoming fourth album Happier Now, due September 4 via Fearless Records.T...

ReleaseAlternative RockAdded Aug 14, 2026Self TitledDespire’s self-titled debut EP is a DIY blast of grungegaze and heavy alternative rock from the young Vacaville, California four-piece. Released August 14, 2026, it channels the weight and atmosphere of Fleshwater,…

ReleasePost PunkAdded Aug 12, 2026CrystallizedThe Still Out revisit their 2009 debut Crystallized with a deluxe remastered edition out August 21, 2026. Remastered by Greg Calbi and Steve Fallone at Sterling Sound, the album blends shoegaze, indie rock, alternative…

SingleAdded Aug 12, 2026Wavves and Say Anything share soaring new single “Still Alive” from collaborative LP Cherry SodaWavves and Say Anything have shared “Still Alive,” the latest single from their forthcoming collaborative album Cherry Soda, out September 18 via I Su...

SingleAdded Aug 12, 2026Harker Share New Single “Hell Knows When” From Forthcoming Album All That RemainsBrighton punk quartet Harker have shared a new single, “Hell Knows When,” the latest preview of their forthcoming third album All That Remains, due Oc...

ReleaseEmoAdded Aug 11, 2026Phantom MemoryModern Daze's eight-song debut LP Phantom Memory arrives August 28, 2026, pairing dreamy shoegaze atmosphere with thick alternative-rock distortion and Midwest emo guitar detail. Recorded at home in Tacoma and…

SingleAdded Aug 11, 2026Anxious Share New Single “Don’t Move”Anxious are back with new single “Don’t Move”, out now via Run For Cover Records. The track follows last year’s Bambi and pushes the band further into...

SingleAdded Aug 11, 2026Chat Pile Share Brooding New Single “Same Rules” From Forthcoming LP Who Loves The SunChat Pile have shared “Same Rules,” the latest single from their forthcoming third LP, Who Loves The Sun, out September 4.The track keeps the band’s c...

ReleasePunk RockAdded Aug 7, 2026...The Spirit Never Dies.Teddy DuChamp's Army return with ...The Spirit Never Dies. , out October 9, 2026. Recorded at J. Robbins' Magpie Cage with Robbins on bass and Mario Quintero on second guitar, the record channels melodic, hook-heavy…

SingleAdded Aug 6, 2026Santa Cruz emo band Time Spent Driving Share New Single “She’s the One” from forthcoming LPSANTA CRUZ, CA — Veterans of the late '90s and early 2000s emo and indie rock scene Time Spent Driving have released their new single “She’s the One,”...

Nº 07What Drops When

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August 2026

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Nº 08Fresh Wax

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HardcoreJul 17, 2026

Loathe

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.

Post HardcoreJul 17, 2026

Quicksand

Bring On The Psychics

Legendary NY post-hardcore band Quicksand are set to release their new album "Bring On The Psychics" on July 17, 2026 via Equal Vision Records, marking a blend of the band's heavy 90s groove-laden sound, with a modern, experimental approach. “For this album, I was going back to a lot of my earlier influences about ‘Break Down The Walls’ or ‘Start Today,’” says lead guitarist/vocalist Walter Schreifels. Rounded out by long time bassist/vocalist Sergio Vega, and drummer Alan Cage, the album offers energetic tracks like lead off singles “Get To It” which sounds like a cross between Snapcase, Turnstile and classic Quicksand, and “Regenerate,” another immediate and punchy track with their trademark grooves, that also taps into the more experimental side of the band during the bridge, before climaxing to a classic shout along hook. Known for their hardcore roots, Quicksand's latest release promises a dynamic musical journey that appeals to both longtime fans and newcomers.

HardcoreJul 17, 2026

Boundaries

Yearning: The unbeautiful after

The fourth Boundaries album and their first for Sumerian Records, out July 17, 2026. Produced by Drew Fulk and shaped by loss, the 14-track LP features Make Them Suffer and The Plot In You's Landon Tewers.

GrungeJul 17, 2026

Cloned Apparition

Parallel With The Sun

Montreal-based heavy alt-rock band Cloned Apparition will release their debut album, Parallel with the Sun, on July 17 via Static Era Records. Blending grunge, shoegaze, post-hardcore, and nu-metal influences, the band draws inspiration from acts such as Helmet, Deftones, and Hum, while fitting comfortably alongside the current wave of heavy grungegaze and alt-rock bands like Soul Blind, Bleed, Money, Narrow Head, and Trauma Ray. That balance of crushing heaviness and atmospheric texture is on full display in their latest single, "Stain," now streaming everywhere.

EmoJul 17, 2026

Gordon Withers

Never Meant: A Benefit for SPLC

Gordon Withers transforms American Football’s “Never Meant” and Ethel Meserve’s “Calba’s Last” into a two-track cello release benefiting the Southern Poverty Law Center. The double single arrives July 17, 2026 through Sweet Cheetah Records’ Covers For A Cause series.

Indie RockJul 17, 2026

Riley!

To Live And Die In The American South

Riley! will release their new EP, To Live And Die In The American South , on July 17, 2026, through Pure Noise Records. The EP showcases a shift towards more polished, melody-driven Midwest emo sound, featuring collaborations with artists like Eric Egan (Heart Attack Man) and Tades Sanville (Hot Mulligan). Recorded in Austin with producer Phil Odom, the EP balances sharp edges with bigger hooks and clearer melodies, exploring themes of touring, purpose, grief, and community, making it a compelling listen for fans of heartfelt, dynamic emo music. Latest single "Two Bucks" featuring Eric Egan is now streaming.

Indie RockJul 17, 2026

Her Head's On Fire

Am I Not Your Girl?

Her Head's on Fire are releasing their new record "Am I Not Your Girl?" on July 17th via Iodine Recordings, featuring the single "We're Not Running." Drawing on influences from past 90s post-hardcore and emo acts, the band's focus on genuine songwriting shines through, with production by Jack Shirley creating an intimate, live feel. The band continues to excel at weaving past and present to deliver rock music that hits a sweet spot of post-hardcore grit and genuine songcraft. Am I Not Your Girl? is an exercise in simplicity born from years of consistency, prioritizing true-blue songwriting that draws on a lifetime of influences, from Revolution Summer sincerity to the conciseness modeled by The Replacements: Big choruses, big moments, big emotions. RIYL: Texas is the Reason, The Casket Lottery, Jawbox, The Get Up Kids, Samiam and Quicksand

RockJul 17, 2026

The Menzingers

Everything I Ever Saw

The Menzingers are set to release their new album 'Everything I Ever Saw' on July 17 via Epitaph, with the lead track 'Chance Encounters' already available to stream and watch. Produced by Grammy award-winning producer Will Yip (Turnstile), the album explores themes of change and growth, showcasing the band's raw and collaborative spirit, with big melodies and the anthem choruses that made them essential and inspirational to so many bands that followed in the punk scene. Everything I Ever Saw is The Menzingers at their most defining, forged in the wake of life-altering change, where marriage, divorce, loss, and growth collide with a renewed creative urgency.

Pop PunkJul 21, 2026

Tiny Voices

My Mind’s Recession

Tiny Voices' third EP, "My Mind’s Recession," will be self-released on July 21, 2026. Across 4 new songs, the band showcases their nostalgic hook-filled emo and modern pop-punk fusion, with personal and direct songwriting. The release follows their well-received 2025 EP "Reasons I Won't Change," appealing to fans of bands like Hot Mulligan, Ben Quad, Carly Cosgrove, and Good Sleepy. Expect four emo-punk anthems with heartfelt lyrics and infectious melodies.

ShoegazeJul 22, 2026

heaving.

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.

Pop PunkJul 23, 2026

Dan Keyes

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.

Pop PunkJul 24, 2026

No Pressure

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.

ShoegazeJul 24, 2026

Lockstep

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.

Indie RockJul 24, 2026

Pete Yorn

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.

EmoJul 24, 2026

ME.

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.

HardcoreJul 24, 2026

Stab

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.

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