Explore 15 independently released singles from local and international musicians and bands that were released in 2026! From pop-party dance hits to raging punk anthems, you’re bound to find something you like!

Read all about BORE’s performance opening for the iconic Rolo Tomassi!

The up and coming Las Vegas group The Ritornello Form takes on New York with help from a historic emo bill featuring Branching Out, Holidays in United States, Aeiou (first performance), and a secret set from Cash Only Tony’s. A very eventful night full of good music and love!

An overview of an awesome show I was invited to for the awesome magazine and record label knifetwister records. I found three new bands to add to my rotation: No Call No Show, Goof Goblin, and iLL RAiSED! Read more to learn all about their performances on July 26th 2026!

Our top 15 singles of June 2026! A lot of awesome rock, punk, pop, and emo songs that you will definitely love.

Here’s a recap of my time at NYC’s annual punk festival, Punk Island! I highlight all the amazing acts I saw that day and that I think you should see very soon!

Here are 12 great singles that were released in May of 2026! Many different experimentations from hardcore to pop, you’ll definitely find something you love!

On May 31st 2026, Xtinguish The Code had their album release show for their debut The Conflict, hosted by @natesshowbookings. They shared the stage with great bands along the tristate area like Guess Again, Humiliate, No Weapon, and Gassed. Read all about the night and these amazing bands’ performances!

In a world of short-form content and short attention spans, a song over 5 minutes might seem daunting. NYC artist Supermarket Parking Lot proves that there is nothing to be scared of. His debut album, Honesty Doesn’t Pay, reminds us of the lost art of rock symphonies and extends the boundaries of what a song is supposed to sound like. Read more to see our thoughts on the album!

Here are 17 great singles that were released in April of 2026! Many different sounds and genres, you’ll be bound to find something you love!

Hailing from the tri-state area, alternative nu-metal artist Dethwish is constantly experimenting with his music and creating purposeful messages within it. His latest project exemplifies this. Read all about Dethwish’s debut album, The Disappearing Act!

Read all about Athera and Norfair’s first stop on their most recent tour: Stone Circle Theater in Ridgewood, featuring local bands Silverdollar, Niamh, & Glen Vine!

All photos used were taken by the very talented Tal Pinto (@ikilledtwobirdswith22stones)!

As a woman who grew up listening to various genres of music, especially rock and alternative, it was hard for me to fully relate to what these male-dominated scenes represented and wrote about in their songs. However, since the 2020s began, there has been an influx of women-led bands in these spaces, specifically in the emo and hardcore genres. It has sparked conversations about representation in these genres within the industry, as audiences are mostly women, especially in DIY spaces. Click to discover some amazing women-fronted bands!

15 amazing singles released in February 2026. Click here to see the entire list and reasons why we picked each song!

For Black History Month, we compiled a list of independent black musicians and black-fronted bands that you should listen to all year round! Read here to get the full list, you won’t regret it!

An overview of benefit show Punks for Palestine hosted by Under the Sun Collective, NYC Migrant Solidarity, and Nate’s Show Bookings. Featuring bands COMPLY, No Values, FOCO, Kārtël, and No Weapons. Photo by Ricardo Castelan.

Here’s a rundown of some of the best releases to begin the year! There are a lot of good nuggets in here, so make sure to read about and listen to each project listed!

Overview of Grandma & Seraphine’s Cleaver’s sets at Brooklyn bar & venue Gold Sounds on January 11th, 2026.

A recap of a night at Night Club 101 with bands Epoxy, My Transparent Eye, and cleo walks through glass.