This Is Loreli – The Singer in My Band (09.11.26) Matador Records

Frontrunner of the new age of guitar-led singer songwriter music, Nate Amos is back with a new installment to his solo project This Is Loreli. Leaning into a more stripped back sound with hints of Americana and folk-rock soundscape. Amos is here to reestablish his sound and delve into new territories with a softer and sweet record conceived on the road. Featuring his own father on a track, it seems like this may be the most personal and intimate listen of This Is Loreli’s catalogue yet.

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Slow Pulp – Melodie (09.18.26) ANTI- Records

Indie rock band Slow Pulp return after a three year drought between this and their last album. Fans are ecstatic to see the band make a comeback and so are we at Northern Transmissions. Having released a few lead singles for the project they help to establish a fuzzy and atmospheric indie rock sound with catchy guitar melodies and a healthy amount of distortion to boot. With slick and clean vocals in tracks like “Spill” their new album is a no brainer for any indie rock fan to check out.

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Gilla Band – Pugnello (09.25.26) Rough Trade Records

Rough Trade’s own Gilla Band are back after four long years between their 2022 album “Most Normal”. While fans have been satiated with solo works from the Dublin group’s members, the band is back with a new full length LP. Dabbling in noise rock, industrial elements and even some electronic focused sounds, the noisemakers are back and feeling more inspired than ever. The singles for the record already showcase an immense amount of ideas packed into the 38 minute runtime their new LP boasts.

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M83 – I Wrote You A Letter (09.25.26) Other Sons

French electronic and dream pop group M83 are set to make a return in late September with their new record. Off of the heels of their last LP in 2023, fans are excited to hear what the French group has in store for us. While their music may not be as hot critically as it once was, the group have proved they’re still more than capable of making something alluring and truly dreamy this deep into their tenure. Hopefully, their new LP will continue to show that the band still has it. If their new shoegaze and post rock inspired single is anything to go by – it seems like they do.

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Blondshell – Violins (09.25.26) Partisan Records

A year after her last record, Sabrina Teitelbaum returns with a brand new Blondshell record. Her 90s influenced style of alternative rock has steadily shown that Blondshell is here to stay and is getting better with each release. Her personality and perspectives shine through on her songs that help to establish a unique voice in the rock scene. With a series of singles, it seems we are in for yet another exciting release from the singer. Trading the writings of failed relationships, Violin aims to be more ambitious and existential than ever.

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Wishy – Nature’s Pill (10.02.26) Winspear Records

The 2020s has been home to many brand new acts that have had a great showing so far. Combined with the recent comeback of shoegaze into the general public eye, this has blended for a selection of brand new shoegaze and indie rock artists. Wishy is among the ranks of the new age of shoegaze and rock, debuting in 2023 with their first EP and following with their debut record in 2024. Two years later the band are gearing up for a brand new release, one that has us over at Northern Transmissions very excited to hear.

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Protomartyr – Hotel Usona (09.25.26) Domino Records

Established in 2010, Protomartyr is a post punk band that has captivated the attention of many with a string of potent and excellent records over their tenure as a band. 2026 seems to be no different, with the band set to drop their seventh full length LP in September. Heading into a noise rock and post punk sound, Protomartyr shows off the layers of their songwriting and instrumental prowess with their latest singles, making any fans and new listeners excited to hear what the band has in store with their newest record.

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DIIV – ZIRP! (10.30.26) Fantasy Records

It’s safe to say DIIV is a band that has received favorable reviews from Northern Transmissions, with their last album being awarded a 10/10 rating. Naturally, we are incredibly excited to see what the band has in store with their next record. Dropping late October, the band has already released multiple singles with a noise pop and shoegaze flair. Being produced by superstar producer and Charli xcx collaborator A.G. Cook, the record is highly anticipated by fans alike as the group returns hand in hand with the iconic PC music producer.

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Queens of the Stone Age – Perfecth (10.30.26) Matador Records

You’d be hard pressed to find any fan of rock music that either didn’t already know of Queens of the Stone Age or didn’t love their catalogue. In 2026 the band is still going strong with a string of highly rated albums. A band this far into their career is rather impressive, showing that they’re truly one of the most consistent bands in the rock sphere. There’s already two singles out for the LP giving a good look into the alt-rock sound the band are exploring on this record.

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Beck – Ride Lonesome (10.18.26) BH Music

Multi-instrumentalist and singer songwriter Beck is still releasing music 38 years into his career – and even more impressively, it’s still good. Beck is an artist that should be mentioned whenever a conversation of longevity is brought up. A highly decorated artist who has won many awards for his work, it’s genuinely amazing to see this man working at this level late into his career. In 2026 we’re seeing Back delve back into the singer songwriter and chamber folk sound he’s so well known for, rather than the synthpop sounds of his 2019 record.

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Fontaines D.C. – Dopamine Chamber (10.16.26) XL Recordings

Post punk and indie rock darlings Fontaines D.C. are back after the more mainstream sound to their last LP Romance. Seeing the band’s growth into a beacon of indie music from Ireland. A country that has produced some of the most notable new talent of the past ten years. Their catalogue has gotten to a point where it’s hard to deny the impact of the band, having a plethora of albums at this point that show off many sensibilities in rock and punk. Their newest LP aims to be the best from the band, with a cover reminiscent of Romance. Hopefully the record lives up to its predecessors and expands their already consistent catalogue.

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2026 clearly has a lot of projects yet to drop that are still incredibly exciting. While the 11 listed here are some of the notable upcoming records we’re excited about; there’s still so many amazing LPs left. With the likes of Fat Dog, Boy Harsher, Ezra Collective, beabadoobee and Greg Freeman all slated to release albums this year. 2026 still looks to be in a healthy condition with plenty of new music on the horizon.

Words by Jake Quinn