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Melodic HardcoreOut Jun 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.

Nº 02On The Radar

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Out Aug 14Hardcore

Chico

California rock band CHICO is set to release their debut album, 'Chico', on August 14th through New Morality Zine. Their debut LP is a vibrant mix of alternative rock, punk, and hardcore, exploring themes of chasing dreams and overcoming challenges. The album, produced by Taylor Hecocks and featuring energetic tracks like 'Too Late' and 'Blur', showcases dynamic vocals by Lance Gibson and powerful drumming by Tony Rangel. With influences from artists like Death Lens, Angel Du$t, Militarie Gun and Drug Church, this release promises high energy and emotional resonance for listeners.

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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Teddy DuChamp's Army Announce ...The Spirit Never Dies., Share First Single “Throwing Rocks”

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Santa Cruz emo band Time Spent Driving Share New Single “She’s the One” from forthcoming LP

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Boston DIY indie rock quartet Gollylagging Announce Debut Album Real Life, Share New Single “Comet”

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ReleaseIndie PunkAdded 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,”...

SingleAdded Aug 6, 2026Boston DIY indie rock quartet Gollylagging Announce Debut Album Real Life, Share New Single “Comet”Boston DIY indie rock quartet Gollylagging have announced their debut album, Real Life, arriving October 16, 2026 via Disposable America.The ten-track...

ReleaseNoise PopAdded Aug 6, 2026Real LifeBoston 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,…

SingleAdded Aug 6, 2026Recollection Share Transportive New Single “Turntable”Recollection have released “Turntable,” the latest single from their forthcoming Intrusive Thoughts EP, out August 28 through DAZE.Rooted in the band’...

SingleAdded Aug 5, 2026Fraternal Twin Share New Single “Medicine” From Forthcoming Album Halo Fell ForeverFraternal Twin have shared “Medicine,” the latest preview of their first new album in a decade, Halo Fell Forever, arriving September 4. Built around ...

SingleAdded Aug 5, 2026The Chain Gang of 1974 Shares New Single “Tired to Shine”The Chain Gang of 1974 has returned with “Tired to Shine,” the project’s fourth new single of the year and a continuation of what’s still to come.Soak...

ReleaseAlternative RockAdded Aug 5, 2026Heart Beat TemperDogs Run Free make their full-length debut with Heart Beat Temper , out September 18, 2026 through Fever Ltd. Across nine tracks, the Cleveland duo channel angular guitars, dance-ready punk rhythms, infectious hooks,…

ReleaseEmoAdded Aug 5, 2026Can 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…

ReleaseHeavy MetalAdded Aug 4, 2026AnemoiaNorthlane'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…

SingleAdded Aug 4, 2026Wrong Man Share New Single “Petty Thief” From Forthcoming Album Here’s That FeelingBelgian post-hardcore band Wrong Man have shared “Petty Thief,” the latest single from their forthcoming debut full-length, Here’s That Feeling, due S...

SingleAdded Aug 3, 2026Citizen Unleash Blistering New Single “Good Fortune” From Forthcoming Album Halcyon BluesCitizen have shared “Good Fortune,” the massive opening track from their forthcoming album Halcyon Blues, due out this Friday, August 7, via Run For C...

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Nº 08Fresh Wax

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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.

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

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