New Alternative & Indie (or Whatever) – Out September 12
Another Friday, another stack of releases, and this one leans heavy into the alt/indie spectrum. Whether you’re after math rock nostalgia, dream-pop haze, queer-punk statements, or post-punk chaos with a saxophone, September 12 is delivering. Here’s the rundown of what’s worth a spin this week.
Algernon Cadwallader – Trying Not to Have a Thought
The emo/math rock heroes are back with a full-length that’s as tangled and emotionally ragged as you’d hope. Angular guitar work, yelped vocals, and just the right amount of nostalgia. Ideal for anyone who came of age yelling Cap’n Jazz lyrics in a basement.
Asher White – 8 Tips for Catastrophe Living
Lo-fi and weird in the best way. Definitely a DIY bedroom indie energy. The kind of record that sounds like it was recorded next to a space heater and an open journal.
Boyish – Gun
Dream pop haze with a bruised indie rock core. Soft-focus guitars and vibes for days. Pairs well with late-night headphones and a sense of longing.
Baxter Dury – Allbarone
British sleaze-pop with literate, wry lyrics and swagger for miles. Think Jarvis Cocker if he got stuck at an art opening in 2025.
Between the Buried and Me – The Blue Nowhere
Prog-metalcore that might be a bit heavy for the X96 crowd, but worth a spin for anyone who likes their alt experimental and on the edge of chaos. Techy, weird, and theatrical.
Cafuné – Bite Reality
Alt-pop done right. Polished, catchy, and still rooted in indie aesthetics. Millennials and Gen Z will find a lot to love here. Think TikTok-adjacent but built to last.
Chameleons – Arctic Moon
First new record in ages. Deep post-punk/new wave vibes, leaning dark and moody. Legacy act, but with something new to say.
Die Spitz – Something to Consume
Sharp, gritty alt-rock with a sneer. Definitely scratches the angular punk itch.
Frost Children – Sister
Hyperpop-adjacent weirdness with Gen Z DNA all over it. Glitchy, genre-bending, and never boring.
Guerilla Toss – You’re Weird Now
Still psychedelic, still punk, still wild. Art-rock with serious fringe appeal. If you like your music feral and fluorescent, here you go.
King Princess – Girl Violence
Glam, queer, and loud. Emotional pop-alt chaos with enough edge to keep it in rotation past the release week.
Laveda – Love, Darla
Shimmering indie with a soft edge. More subtle, but still fits into the broader alt mood.
Liquid Mike – Hell Is an Airport
Lo-fi, grungy, and unapologetically raw. Basement-show energy with a bleeding heart.
Maruja – Pain to Power
Post-punk meets jazz-punk meets full-body intensity. This one rips. Bold, politically charged, and totally gripping. For fans of Black Midi or IDLES, but more sax.
Saturdays at Your Place – these things happen
Bedroom indie that’s confessional without being cloying. Tender, honest, and worth a headphone listen.
Wrapping Up
From math rock comebacks to post-punk sax freakouts, this release day feels unusually stacked. Some of these are destined for heavy rotation, others for cult-favorite status, but all of them prove the alt/indie lane is as restless and varied as ever. Queue it up, turn it loud, and find your new obsession.
