Album Reviews | Crucial Rhythm

Person in a dimly lit, monochrome room lies dramatically on a concrete bench. Ceiling lights cast geometric shadows, creating a surreal mood.

Sace6 - brutalist

Sace6 will release their debut album, brutalist, on May 8, 2026, via Sumerian Records.

Samuel Stevens

10 hours ago2 min read

Monochrome scene with a joyful crowd. Person with raised arms. "Young the Giant" and "Victory Garden" in colorful, bold text above.

Young the Giant - Victory Garden

Young the Giant will release their sixth studio album, Victory Garden, on May 1, 2026, via Fearless Records.

Samuel Stevens

6 days ago3 min read

A woman in a black top and blue jeans sits on a checkered floor in front of a jukebox. Text above reads "Honky Tonk PHD."

Krislyn Arthurs - Honky Tonk PhD

Country singer-songwriter Krislyn Arthurs will release her debut album, Honky Tonk PhD, on April 24, 2026.

Samuel Stevens

Apr 223 min read

Stylized bird with vivid red and orange crest, colorful body, and a small human figure inside. Black background adds contrast. Mysterious mood.

YONAH - Bird of Miracles

Indie rocker YONAH will release his debut album, Bird of Miracles, on April 24, 2026.

Samuel Stevens

Apr 212 min read

Close-up of a smiling person with hands near their mouth against a red background. Text reads "UNADULTERATED" and "AN ALBUM BY ROMAN CANDLE."

Roman Candle - Unadulterated

Hardcore outfit Roman Candle have readied their debut album, Unadulterated, for release on April 24, 2026, via Sumerian Records.

Samuel Stevens

Apr 213 min read

A skeletal figure with a scythe looms over a crowd, UFOs beam people up. Text reads "The end is not the end" amidst flames and chaos.

Atreyu - The End is Not the End

Atreyu are back with their tenth studio album, The End is Not the End, out April 24, 2026, via Spinefarm Records.

Samuel Stevens

Apr 203 min read

A girl sits on a bed with pink curtains, holding a star pillow. Text reads: "god forbid a girl spits out her feelings!" Stars surround her.

LØLØ - god forbid a girl spits out her feelings!

LØLØ is back with her sophomore album, god forbid a girl spits out her feelings!, which is out now.

Samuel Stevens

Apr 192 min read

Black and pink text on a black background reads "BLACKPINK" at the top and "DEADLINE" at the bottom, separated by a thin pink line.

BLACKPINK - Deadline

BLACKPINK have released their latest EP, Deadline.

Chelsea Stevens

Apr 182 min read

A rainbow-colored corridor with red columns and a black-and-white checkered floor leads to a white dome structure, set against a dark background.

ISTA - In Sound To All

Psych rock outfit ISTA are back with their sophomore album, In Sound To All, out April 17, 2026.

Samuel Stevens

Apr 163 min read

Stylized figures in eerie clothing stand with creepy expressions. Background is dark with purple text: "The Dead Ends." Mood is unsettling.

The Last Ten Seconds of Life - The Dead Ones

Deathcore band The Last Ten Seconds of Life are back with their eighth album, The Dead Ones, on April 17, 2026, via Metal Blade Records.

Samuel Stevens

Apr 143 min read

Close-up of dark, textured reptile skin pattern, possibly a crocodile, with a mysterious and rugged mood. Background is blurred.

Wage War - It Calls Me By Name EP

Florida metalcore outfit Wage War are back with a heavy-hitter EP, It Calls Me By Name, out April 17, 2026, via Fearless Records.

Samuel Stevens

Apr 133 min read

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

Apr 103 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

Apr 84 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

Apr 73 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

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