Release Wave

Spanish Love Songs' third album "Brave Faces Everyone" is set for release on February 7, 2020 via Pure Noise Records. The album delivers a raw and emotive punk sound similar to The Menzingers and Manchester Orchestra, reflecting the band's experiences on the road.

The Deadnotes, indie-punk artists from Freiburg, Germany, are set to release their new album 'Courage' on February 14, 2020, under their own label 22Lives Records. The album, produced by Bob Cooper and mixed by Beau Burchell, delves into reflective and socially conscious themes, distancing themselves from being labeled solely as an emo band.

The band's latest singles, 'Hopeless Romantic' and 'Never Perfect', tackle issues like disillusionment with the world and mental health, with accompanying music videos that deliver their message in a spirited and candid manner. Similar artists that fans of The Deadnotes may enjoy include WSTR, Ducking Punches, and Nervus.

Four Year Strong is set to release their fifth full-length album 'Brain Pain' on February 28th through Pure Noise Records, marking their first album since 2015. The band has unveiled two new songs, 'Talking Myself In Circles' and the title track 'Brain Pain,' offering a taste of what's to come.

Loathe, a metal band from Liverpool, UK, is set to release their new album 'I Let It In And It Took Everything' on February 07 via SharpTone Records. The singles "Two-Way Mirror", "New Faces In the Dark", and "Aggressive Evolution" preview a blend of heavy metal-core with atmospheric elements and cleaner vocals, reminiscent of Deftones.

Empty Country, led by Joe D'Agostino of Cymbals Eat Guitars, is set to release their first self-titled LP on February 14, 2020 via Tiny Engines. The album showcases a blend of tenderness and vivid storytelling reminiscent of artists like Modest Mouse, Pavement, and Bruce Springsteen.

Slowly Slowly from Melbourne, Australia, will release their upcoming album "Race Car Blues" on February 28, 2020, through UNFD. Known for their blend of dark emo, power pop, punk, and grunge rock, the band's third album promises bigger production and hooks compared to their previous work like "St. Leonords".

Nada Surf has announced their ninth studio album, NEVER NOT TOGETHER, set to release on February 7 via Barsuk. The LP features hooky rock tunes with heartfelt lyrics and was recorded at Rockfield Studios in Wales, showcasing grand emotions similar to bands like Death Cab for Cutie.

Guided By Voices announced their first 2020 release, the LP "Surrender Your Poppy Field", offering a diverse mix of lo-fi recordings and fully-produced pop songs. With a deliberate effort to make each track distinct, this album showcases a bold and experimental approach, appealing to fans of punk, pop, prog, and psych genres.