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Aerial view: person walking on a path beside a large green lawn. Text "JOY NEXT DOOR" in the middle. Calm mood. Parental advisory label.

The Maine - Joy Next Door

The Maine are back with their tenth studio album, Joy Next Door, out now via Photo Finish Records.

Samuel Stevens

1 day ago3 min read

A vintage car with open doors in a foggy night setting. Red lighting casts an eerie glow. Text: "As Everything Unfolds" and "Did you ask to be set free?"

As Everything Unfolds - Did You Ask To Be Set Free?

As Everything Unfolds are back with their latest album, Did You Ask To Be Set Free?, out April 10, 2026, via Century Media Records.

Mikey Jablonski

3 days ago4 min read

A vibrant image of a face blended with colorful flowers, featuring pink and blue tones, creating a dreamy, surreal effect.

JULITH - This Is A Kindness EP

Los Angeles–based artist JULITH steps into her debut era with This Is A Kindness EP, out April 10, 2026.

Samuel Stevens

4 days ago3 min read

A person in white stands on a hill at night, with a cross illuminated in the background. Red text reads: "Malinowski, Under a Lammasude of Stars."

MALINOWSKI - Under A Landslide of Stars

Jay Malinowski returns under his MALINOWSKI moniker with his new album, Under A Landslide of Stars, out April 3, 2026, via Dine Alone Records.

Samuel Stevens

Apr 23 min read

Girl in pajamas sits on a rug in a star-themed room, holding a glowing orb. Blue walls, scattered toys, and a window create a dreamy mood.

Emma Harner - Evening Star

Emma Harner has readied her debut album, Evening Star, out April 3, 2026.

Samuel Stevens

Mar 313 min read

Ornate frame on dark background with swirling water and fern leaves inside. Text: "Tigers Jaw" and "Lost on You" in decorative font.

Tigers Jaw - Lost on You

Indie rock/emo band Tigers Jaw will release their seventh studio album, Lost on You, on March 27, 2026, via Hopeless Records.

Samuel Stevens

Mar 263 min read

Seafret - Fear Of Emotion

Seafret are back with their fourth studio album, Fear Of Emotion, on March 27, 2026, via Nettwerk Music Group.

Samuel Stevens

Mar 253 min read

Person with tattoos sits on couch, surrounded by flames. Text: "hit like a girl" and "BURNING at both ends." Vivid colors and energetic mood.

Hit Like a Girl - Burning at Both Ends

Hit Like a Girl are back with their fourth album, Burning at Both Ends, out March 27, 2026, via Cryptid Records.

Samuel Stevens

Mar 243 min read

Abstract black and white image of multiple hands overlapping, creating a complex pattern. The mood is intriguing and thought-provoking.

Don Broco - Nightmare Tripping

Don Broco are back with their fifth studio album, Nightmare Tripping, on March 27, 2026, via Fearless Records.

Samuel Stevens

Mar 233 min read

Good Riddance - Before The World Caves In

Melodic hardcore/punk outfit Good Riddance are back with their tenth studio album, Before The World Caves In, out March 27, 2026.

Samuel Stevens

Mar 222 min read

A silhouette of a person floats towards a bright orange doorway, surrounded by darkness and reflected in a serene water surface. Surreal mood.

GAEREA - Loss

Black metal outfit GAEREA is back with their fifth studio album, Loss, out March 20, 2026, via Century Media.

Samuel Stevens

Mar 183 min read

Colorful abstract scene of people at a busy beach, with boats in the background. Vivid blues, pinks, and greens dominate the painting.

Ringing - another cycle in the cosmic wash

Brooklyn shoegaze outfit Ringing will release their debut album, another wash in the cosmic wash, on March 20, 2026.

Samuel Stevens

Mar 163 min read

A fiery house sits on a blue hand against a dark background, with vivid yellow and orange flames creating an intense and dramatic mood.

Sweet Pill - Still There's A Glow

Philly emo rockers Sweet Pill are back with their latest album, Still There's A Glow, due for release on March 13, 2026, via Hopeless Records.

Samuel Stevens

Mar 113 min read

Dark, abstract image featuring the word "Unity" and "Somewhere, in between…" in metallic font. Blue and black tones dominate the background.

UnityTX - Somewhere, In Between...

UnityTX are back with their sophomore album, Somewhere, In Between..., out March 13, 2026, via Pure Noise Records.

Samuel Stevens

Mar 113 min read

Abstract painting with vibrant red, blue, and yellow hues. Blurred forms and dark patches create a dynamic, chaotic atmosphere.

Lia Pappas-Kemps - Winged

Canadian singer-songwriter Lia Pappas-Kemps will release her debut album, Winged, on March 13, 2026, via Coalition Music.

Samuel Stevens

Mar 103 min read

Woman with curly hair kneels on a bed with draped sheets, under warm, soft lighting. The room has a cozy, contemplative mood.

Caroline Romano - It Took Me Falling EP

Nashville-based alt-pop singer-songwriter is back with her latest EP, It Took Me Falling, out March 13, 2026.

Samuel Stevens

Mar 93 min read

Colorful prisms on a vibrant pink background, reflecting hues of orange, purple, and blue. The abstract art evokes a lively, energetic mood.

ERRA - silence outlives the earth

Metalcore band ERRA are back with their latest album, silence outlives the earth, out March 6, 2026, via UNFD.

Samuel Stevens

Mar 53 min read

Person with blue hair in a black suit and tie, wearing a fingerless glove. Hair partially covers face, set against a plain background.

Charlotte Sands - Satellite

Alt-pop's ever-evolving firestarter Charlotte Sands returns with Satellite, out March 6, 2026.

Samuel Stevens

Mar 33 min read

Close-up of a person applying eyeliner in a circular mirror. Black and white setting, focused on eye detail and fringed hair.

Endearments - An Always Open Door

Indie rock trio Endearments have readied their debut album, An Always Open Door, for release on March 6, 2026.

Samuel Stevens

Mar 33 min read

A black sports car emits smoke against a pink-orange gradient background. Text reads "A.R.S.O.N. STORY OF THE YEAR," creating a dramatic mood.

Story Of The Year - A.R.S.O.N.

Story Of The Year are back with their latest album, A.R.S.O.N., which will be released on February 13, 2026, via SharpTone Records.

Samuel Stevens

Feb 123 min read

Grotesque faces in a chaotic swirl, dark and eerie tones. Distorted text reads: "Stabbing" and "Ego of Obscenity." Mysterious atmosphere.

Stabbing - Eon of Obscenity

Brutal death metal band Stabbing are back with their latest album, Eon of Obscenity, out January 30, 2026, via Century Media Records.

Samuel Stevens

Jan 283 min read

Anime-style portrait of a girl with wavy blonde hair and red eyes. Red and black swirling background. Dreamy expression, no text.

HANABIE. - HOT TOPIC EP

Japanese metalcore powerhouse HANABIE. are back with their latest EP, HOT TOPIC, out January 28, 2026, via Sony Music Japan.

Samuel Stevens

Jan 272 min read

The word "Greyhound" is elegantly scripted in shiny silver on a reflective gray surface. The background has a metallic sheen.

Katie Tupper - Greyhound

Rising neo-soul singer-songwriter Katie Tupper will release her long-awaited debut album, Greyhound, on January 21, 2026, via Arts & Crafts.

Samuel Stevens

Jan 203 min read

Woman in black dress poses dramatically on a studio floor with arms raised. Abstract bat-wing outlines in background. Monochrome setting.

Delaney Bailey - Conclave

Rising pop singer-songwriter Delaney Bailey will release her long-awaited debut album, Conclave, on January 21, 2026, via AWAL.

Samuel Stevens

Jan 193 min read

Woman poses with hands in hair, wearing bracelets, against a plain background. Black and white image with "Jordi" text. Glamorous mood.

Jordi - Self-Titled

Rising pop breakout singer-songwriter Jordi has readied her debut self-titled album, due out January 16, 2026, via Sound Factory Records.

Samuel Stevens

Jan 152 min read

Eerie figure holding a detailed hourglass amid dark mist. Gothic script reads "Solitude" and "Exodus," with a spooky, mysterious mood.

Ov Sulfur - Endless

Blackened deathcore outfit Ov Sulfur are back with their latest album, Endless, out January 16, 2026, via Century Media Records.

Samuel Stevens

Jan 143 min read

Person in white shirt stands on skateboard against a colorful, abstract background with rainbow prism effect on the left, dark backdrop.

Calling All Captains - All Things That I've Lost EP

Canadian pop-punk/post-hardcore mainstays Calling All Captains return with The Things That I’ve Lost, out January 9, 2026, via New Damage Records.

Samuel Stevens

Jan 73 min read

Young person with medium-length hair smiles, wearing a red jacket and plaid shirt. Neutral background with a nostalgic, vintage feel.

Theo Bleak - Bargaining

Theo Bleak is back with a brand new mixtape, Bargaining, out December 18, 2025.

Samuel Stevens

Dec 17, 20253 min read

Translucent geometric shapes in pastel shades overlap on a soft background. Text reads "VOLUMES" and "Mirror Touch." Calm, abstract design.

VOLUMES - Mirror Touch

Metal band VOLUMES are back with their fifth studio album, Mirror Touch, out December 12, 2025, via Fearless Records.

Samuel Stevens

Dec 9, 20253 min read

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Nate Vickers - Don't Look Down EP

Alt-rock’s newest force doesn’t just arrive with his brand new EP, which releases on December 5, 2025, via Oxide Records; he crashes through the ceiling. Don’t Look Down is a blistering, cinematic, deeply personal statement from Houston-born artist Nate Vickers, marking his boldest and most cohesive chapter yet. After years of building momentum through viral covers, high-octane singles, and a growing cult fanbase, Vickers steps into full command of his identity: dark, emotio

Samuel Stevens

Dec 4, 20253 min read

Person in gray outfit resting head on a round table on a sunlit patio, surrounded by greenery. Red socks and a ceramic rabbit are visible.

Torri Weidinger - bunny with tunnel vision

Indie singer-songwriter Torri Weidinger delivers a riveting and deeply intimate sophomore record that cements them as one of the most emotionally fearless voices in contemporary indie-folk.

Samuel Stevens

Nov 24, 20253 min read