Vancouver anthemic indie/punk rockers Japandroids will release their fourth and final album, "Fate & Alcohol," showcasing a blend of their early raw energy and recent storytelling depth, while pursuing new ways to bottle that same rush - to write songs with the vitality and dynamic interaction of their early material from Post Nothing and Celebration rock, without sacrificing any of the nuance or ambition that marked  Near to the Wild Heart of Life. The album was once again produced by Jesse Gander and recorded in Vancouver, and captures the band's evolution while maintaining their signature sound. This couldn't be more exemplified in lead off single "Chicago" which is streamable below. Fate & Alcohol is sure to provide a fitting conclusion to their career as they reflect on their journey and the impact of their music through 10 brand new tracks.

London's High Vis is set to release their genre blending new album "Guided Tour" on October 18th via Dais Records, with a fresh single "Mind's a Lie" that showcases a blend of house, garage, and Pirate Radio influences into a dance-punk anthem. The album, produced by Jonah Falco and engineer Stanley Gravett, delivers an energetic mix of street punk, indie sneer, alt-rock, jangly brit-pop, post punk and shoegazey spoken word, showcasing the band's growth since their 2016 formation and previous albums "No Sense No Feeling" and "Blending." These guys are truly unique and continue to map a perfect middle ground between hooks and furty, melodies and mosh pits, while continuing to expand into new territory. Fans of Home Front, Show Me The Body, Militarie Gun, and Spiritual Cramp will enjoy what High Vis has to offer.

Texas shoegaze band Trauma Ray is releasing their debut album "Chameleon" via Dais Records on October 25, 2024. The album features 12 new tracks showcasing their distinctive three-guitar attack and intense, atmospheric wall of guitar sound. The new LP has been described as a stormy fusion of downer hooks, apocalyptic beauty, and bulldozer riffs. Similar to bands like Nothing, DIIV, Glare and Cloakroom, Trauma Ray's lead single "Bishop" is already available for streaming, offering a taste of their dynamic, guitar fueled and emotionally resonant music.

Chicago emo rockers New Age Thief are set to release their debut album "Stars Align" on October 25, 2024, via Wax Bodega, and featuring influences from bands like Jimmy Eat World and Basement with added atmospheric touches akin to Microwave, Armor for Sleep and Balance and Composure. The album showcases a balance of raw and refined sound, offering a fresh perspective in the emo-rock realm, one that’s all at once classic sounding but updated for modern times. Fans of bands such as Basement, Jimmy Eat World, Arm's Length, Balance and Composure and Armor for Sleep more will appreciate their new single "Bleeding Out," which delves into darker themes while maintaining a melodic emo punk style that you can sing along to.

Leaving Time from Jacksonville, FL is set to release their debut LP "Angel In the Sand" on November 1, 2024, via Sunday Drive Records, showcasing their heavy, shoegaze sound influenced by sorrow and regret. Drawing on their hardcore roots and love for 90s inspired alt rock , emo and shoegaze, the band works with local engineer John Howard and master engineer Zac Montez for a massive guitar heavy sound with dynamic songwriting and emotional depth that fans of Hum, Title Fight, and Nothing will appreciate. The title track is now streaming on all streaming platforms and pre-orders bundles are up as well.