The band’s first album, Almost Here, is a rebellious teen fighting to make it and be seen. Their newest album,  Almost There, is the older sibling that made it out of the small town and experienced more of what life has to offer. While it does not have the classic TAI… sound, this new album still bleeds classic TAI… spirit. There is vulnerability and hope, mirrored by moments of reflection and regret. 

Since their formation in 2014, Dallas outfit UnityTX have carved out a distinct identity by fusing metal aggression with hip-hop rhythms and electronic textures. The band has consistently pushed genre boundaries, helping pioneer a style that has become increasingly popular in recent years. Their newest album, Somewhere, In Between…, reflects both that ambition and a lingering sense of frustration at not receiving the recognition they feel they deserve. 

Pop-punk’s evolution has showcased more introspective lyricism. Where pessimism once sat at the forefront, reflection now takes precedent, as explored by High Sierra Club in their single, “Early Sundown.” This is the second single from their forthcoming 2026 EP, followed by “Talk.” “Early Sundown” engages listeners not only by its audible movement but also by its psychological impac

Baltimore hardcore shapeshifters, Angel Du$t, are crashing back onto the scene with their new album “Cold 2 the Touch.” Released only a few months after their east coast tour with Ovlov back in November, the band proves once again that they can’t stay still for too long.  Known for swerving between blistering hardcore and saccharine alt-rock, this release serves as a rejection of expectations as they continue to blur genre lines. The full-length release seems to be a testament to Angel Du$t’s refusal to petrify and calcify. It’s hook-heavy without becoming hollow and slick without losing the soul. Angel Du$t continues to stretch the boundaries of the genre. They show that hardcore and pop-adjacent don’t have to be mutually exclusive. On this record, the two prove to be inseparable.

Chicago rock band The Academy Is… needs no introduction. Since their breakout record, Almost Here, the group has cultivated a dedicated fanbase. Their core audience remained even after their 2011 dissolution, though reunion rumors have come and gone throughout the years. Now, the band is back with a brand new single — appropriately dubbed “2005” — and the announcement of a full-length LP, Almost There, out March 27 via I Surrender Records

Breaking through the airwaves with their recent releases: “All My Friends Are So Depressed” and “Well, Whatever It Was,” Joyce Manor has called on constant headaches ahead of their long-awaited 2026 album drop, I Used To Go To This Bar.

California’s pop-punk legacy continues with the emerging pop-punk/melodic hardcore band In Balance. Their sound evolves techniques from groups like The Story So Far and Knuckle Puck, especially in their latest single, “Two Steps Behind.”

Coming from Cerritos, California, Two Story House has released their debut EP, titled Brace for Impact. This band consisting of Reugh Aldemita as the vocalist, Cole Shea and Silvio Capoferri as the guitarists, Jeremy Aguinaga as the bassist, lastly Aaron Dominia rounds out the band as the drummer. This EP may only be 11 mins,but when listening to the EP it makes the audience feel transported back to the late 90s or early 00s. If you were able to place these songs into a movie, like American Pie or Not Another Teen Movie, no one would notice that these songs were made today.