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- Sweet Pill: ‘Still There’s a Glow’ arrives March 13 — a full-length comeback and spring tour
- Peaches: a daring return with ‘No Lube So Rude’ — out February 20
- Puke Wolf: ‘Descend’ rethinks hardcore with strings and field recordings — Feb 6 release
- Silversun Pickups: ‘Tenterhooks’ promises a sharper edge — new LP out February 6
If you crave loud guitars, frayed vocals, and records that refuse to sit still, 2026 already promises a stacked slate. From art-punk veterans returning after a decade to underground hardcore that folds in strings and field recordings, here are four albums and tours that demand attention.
Sweet Pill: ‘Still There’s a Glow’ arrives March 13 — a full-length comeback and spring tour
Philadelphia emo-tinged outfit Sweet Pill are readying their second LP, following a 2022 debut and a recent EP. The new record, Still There’s a Glow, is due March 13.
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What to expect from the music
- Two singles are already circulating: “No Control” and “Glow.”
- Expect the band’s signature blend of alternative hooks and emotional intensity.
Tour details
- Their biggest headlining run begins March 13 in Pittsburgh.
- Dates continue through March and April and wrap April 17 in Columbus.
- Support acts include Heart To Gold, Spaced, and Stereosity.
Peaches: a daring return with ‘No Lube So Rude’ — out February 20
Performance artist and provocateur Peaches is back with a new album after a decade focused on visual and stage art. The record, No Lube So Rude, drops February 20.
Singles and sound
- Lead tracks include the confrontational “Not In Your Mouth None of Your Business.”
- Also released: the abrasive single “F*** Your Face.”
Live plans
- A 2026 tour will cover the U.K., Europe, and North America.
- Tourmates listed include Model/Actriz, Cortisa Star, and Pixel Grip.
Puke Wolf: ‘Descend’ rethinks hardcore with strings and field recordings — Feb 6 release
Danish collective Puke Wolf expand their aggressive palette on a new project titled Descend, due February 6. The band first released physical material in 2019 and now push their sound further.
Album themes and texture
- Two preview tracks, “Blood” and “Hyena Laugh,” have already surfaced.
- The record explores inheritance, weight, and the process of rebuilding.
- Credits include violin, noise elements, and field recordings.
- Collaborations with peers add additional layers beyond typical hardcore tropes.
Silversun Pickups: ‘Tenterhooks’ promises a sharper edge — new LP out February 6
Alt-rock mainstays Silversun Pickups announced a new album titled Tenterhooks, with a release set for February 6. Two singles have set the tone for a more urgent record.
Singles and background
- First single: “The Wreckage.”
- Second single: “New Wave.”
- This is their first full-length since Physical Thrills in 2022.
Recording setbacks and the album’s mood
- Sessions paused in early 2025 after guitarist-vocalist Brian Aubert suffered an eardrum injury.
- The band describes the project as left “on tenterhooks,” waiting and tense.
- A press release cited by music press called the record more impatient and aggressive than past work.
