Punkio Picks: 7 New Releases Worth Your Time

From emotional alternative rock to breakdown-heavy chaos, these are the releases that grabbed our attention first time around. Hands Like Houses – ‘Lótus’ Hands Like Houses take a slower, more reflective route on ‘Lótus’, building emotion through atmosphere, restraint, and haunting melody. It’s a track that quietly pulls you in before landing with real emotional weight. The…

22.05.20260Comments

ByTim Marshall

New Releases Reviews

Seahaven – February Flowers

Seahaven don’t try to grab you with “February Flowers”. They let it sit, unfold, and slowly pull you in on their terms. It starts quietly. Not empty, just restrained. Like it’s holding something back. There’s a tension underneath it that never fully breaks; it just shifts. The track opens up gradually, not with a big moment,…

Waterparks – PROWLER

Waterparks don’t ease you into “PROWLER”; it gets straight to the point. The song balances between controlled chaos and pure release. The verses feel tense, as if holding something back, but the chorus opens it up fully. It’s precise rather than messy, with everything sitting exactly where it should. A darker mood runs beneath this track. Not…

ROUGH PUP – ‘SOMETHING TO SAY’ EP REVIEW

Every now and then, a new band emerges fully formed, armed with riffs, attitude, and plenty of heart. Formed in 2025, Peterborough-based three-piece Rough Pup is already proving they are a force to be reckoned with in the alternative melodic punk rock scene. Proudly part of the Socks On Records family, the trio has released…

They Are Behind Us – Worth The Pain

They Are Behind Us delivers a powerful dose of emotional metalcore with their latest single, “Worth The Pain.” They Are Behind Us are an emotional metalcore band from Virginia, United States. Their sound blends heavy guitars with powerful rhythms and intense emotion. The band focus on themes of identity, pressure, and creative struggle. "Worth The Pain" combines…

Stuck In Yesterday – Bad Day

Stuck In Yesterday has released a fast-paced pop-punk single, “Bad Day.” The track opens with rapid drums and punchy guitars. The pace never slows, giving the song a restless and urgent energy. Stuck In Yesterday are a pop punk band from Lille, France. Their music blends old-school and modern pop punk, drawing inspiration from the sound…

My Cousin’s Girlfriend’s House – Time Bomb

Philadelphia’s My Cousin’s Girlfriend’s House has just released their new track, "Time Bomb," and it immediately makes an energetic entrance. With sharp guitars, pounding drums, and vibrant vocals, it’s a lively and exciting song right from the start. The band enthusiastically dives into a lively mix of pop punk, emo, and indie rock here. The energetic…

New Release | Cheer Up Dusty – Everybody Hates Me II

Philadelphia-based pop punk band Cheer Up Dusty has released their new single, Everybody Hates Me II. Everybody Hates Me II reflects the band’s core themes, which have long defined their music. Centred on anxiety, self-doubt, and the pressure of feeling like you're constantly falling short, the song approaches these feelings with raw honesty. Nothing is hidden…

New Release – Our Nameless Boy – Little Bird

Think The Postal Service meets emo, that's Our Nameless Boy. Bristol-based alt-rock band have released their new track 'Little Bird'. This is the third from their upcoming EP 'Thorns', releasing in April. Known for emotional alternative rock focused on introspection and personal insights, the band captures this essence well in Little Bird. The song has a…

New Release | Archspire – Red Goliath

Technical death metal giants Archspire return with "Red Goliath", a blistering new release that reaffirms why the Canadian band remain at the pinnacle of the extreme metal scene. Renowned for their lightning-fast musicianship and jaw-dropping precision, Archspire have built a reputation for pushing the boundaries of technical death metal. "Red Goliath" demonstrates everything fans have come to…

07.03.20260Comments

ByTim Marshall