EP: Living Too Late – Autochrome
The new venture from South Australia’s Jakub Tengdahl roars with arena-rock anthems that are fitting for any season.
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EP: Todd Sentilles – The Scenic Route Sessions
Sentilles’ songs could ring from the beach bandshell to the ears of everyone at the boardwalk bars and draw them to his catchy brand of Americana.
Single: Madeleine Rose – Caroline
Rose’s third single of the year once again showcases her melodic voice, singing tenderly about carrying someone’s spirit with you long after they’ve gone.
Single: Club 8 – Honestly
The next monthly release from Sweden’s indie pop legends gives off a summery vibe while blending in the band’s standard melancholia.
Single: Starzdust – How It Ends
The San Francisco songwriter says she’s rotten on this new track, but her work with the city’s underground scene says otherwise.
Album: Helicopter Leaves – Sabrina Nickels
Paying homage to an old friend, Beach Bunny’s Anthony Vaccaro returns with a second solo album featuring bigger production and bigger energy.
Single: Vesuvian – Hecate in the Highlands
Vesuvian’s third single speaks from the POV of the witch goddess mourning her loneliness, but the song’s bitterness drives its beat.
Single: Alpine Loop – Empty
Alpine Loop’s new single from their upcoming album shows off their vocal chops and their ability to cut a solid emo ballad.
Single: Ok Goodnight – Spiral
Boston prog-metal greats put out their second swirling single with a heart-stopping music video to match.
Album: Sun Era – Bedroom Cowboy
Sun Era drops their fourth album, a testament to their DIY ethic, traversing their own frontier with inspiration from the indie explorers before them.
Album: Pretty Baby – Layaway Plot
On their debut LP, Charlotte’s Pretty Baby point their melodic post-hardcore toward the grave and put all their grief and anger into the music.
Single: Creepy Crawly – Dead Cat Song
Creepy Crawly turns a traumatic childhood tale into a crisp indie track, full of their trademark layered vocals and lush synth and guitar sounds.
Album: Best Bear – When
Revisiting the Philly post-emo band’s 2022 debut LP confirms their sound and range of talent is as refreshing as ever.
Album: Snailgun – Glass Walls
Noisy, frantic, and messy, the Melbourne/Naarm three-piece’s debut LP roars with a sound much bigger than the sum of its parts.
EP: Diane Young – It’s Happening Again
Boston emo/pop/alt-rock buzzes about acceptance and fear of facing a new era of life, with all the twists and turns that come with it.
Single: The Dead Century – Hey Chicago
Bittersweet post-breakup vibes still make you wanna dance on the Twin Cities’ quartet’s brand new single, their second of 2026.
Album: Cape Crush – Place Memory
The Boston power-emo band’s debut LP emphasizes the power of connection, showcasing and experimenting with their well-honed sound.
Album: Bliss Abyss – S/T
The self-titled debut blends various indie styles to form a scorching testament to seeking pleasure and getting stuck in the poisonous emotional expanse.
Single: Soft No – Probably Fine
Philly dreamo band evokes MTV’s 120 Minutes with a disaffected and delightful sound on their new single, with a new EP on the way.
Single: Carbon City Lights – Certain Things Matter
Michael Venia’s latest single from his group’s upcoming album channels the feeling of healing throughout every element.