Here Are Three Hot New Releases We’re Listening To This Weekend

Bicycle Inn – Longsword (4th Place)

From Boston, Mass emo torchbearers Bicycle Inn dropped their new single “Longsword (4th Place)” September 12th on all streaming platforms. The track marks the band’s first new release since their acclaimed sophomore EP Baldr the Beautiful is Dead, is Dead (2022), and signals a bold new chapter for the Boston quintet. The track was recorded with Gary Cioni (Hot Mulligan, Cliffdiver)

Formed in January 2016, Bicycle Inn blends warm melancholy with a modern, alternative take on traditional emo. The band is comprised of Declan Moloney (bass), Noah Aguiar (guitar/vocals), Dylan Ilkowitz(guitar/auxiliary vocals), Gilmar Perez (lead guitar), and Josh Giaquinto (percussion). With Ilkowitz returning and Perez and Giaquinto making their recorded debut, “Longsword (4th Place)” is the first time Bicycle Inn has recorded as a five-piece—ushering in a fuller, more dynamic sound.

Bicycle Inn *Photo Credit: Olivia St. Arnold* Used Courtesy of Earshot Media

The single also features guest vocals from Ryan O’Rourke (Innerlove.), adding another emotional layer to Bicycle Inn’s already textured sound. Recorded over two sessions in 2023 and 2024 with Gary Cioni (Soundacres Studio), the track captures both the heavier dynamics explored on Baldr and a sense of forward motion that reflects the band’s ongoing evolution.

With past performances alongside Mike Kinsella (Owen), Crime in Stereo, The World Is a Beautiful Place & I Am No Longer Afraid to Die, The Obsessives, Ben Quad, Taking Meds, and more, Bicycle Inn have carved out their place in the indie/emo scene through heartfelt, resonant performances and unflinching songwriting.

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Seasoned punk stalwarts Horace Pinker return with new album Now and the Future.

Chicago based Veteran punk trio Horace Pinker has released their brand-new album, Now and the Future, out now on People of Punk Rock Records. Their first full-length in over a decade, the record finds the band sounding more urgent and energized than ever—channeling 30+ years of experience into a set of songs that are sharp, melodic, and unflinchingly honest.

“Now and the Future is our first full-length since 2011,” the band shares. “Driven by punchy rhythms, sharp melodies, and our signature energy, the record reflects how we continue to evolve while staying true to our punk roots.”

Scott Eastman (Guitar, vocals), Bryan Jones (Drums) and Greg Mytych (Bass, vocals) tracked Now and the Future at Bombshelter Recording Studio in Chicago with Dan Precision (Rise Against, 88 Fingers Louie) at the helm, Now and the Future is both a nod to Horace Pinker’s roots and a bold step forward. From the anthemic punch of “Three Against Me” to the relentless blast of “Call It a Day,” the record balances grit with melody, pairing driving rhythms and urgent guitars with lyrics that reflect resilience, resistance, and growth.

The striking cover art comes courtesy of JP Flexner (Beach Slang), underscoring the record’s bold, uncompromising feel.

Formed in Tempe, AZ, and now calling Chicago home, Horace Pinker has carved out a unique place in punk history. They’ve toured the world—20+ countries across Europe, Asia, Brazil, Australia, and New Zealand—and shared stages with everyone from NOFX, Green Day, and Fugazi to Bad Religion, Jawbreaker, and Jimmy Eat World. Festival appearances include Groezrock in Belgium, Pouzza Fest in Montreal, and multiple runs at The Fest in Gainesville.

With eight full-length albums, countless EPs, and releases on labels like Fat Wreck Chords, the band has remained fiercely independent while continuing to evolve. As AV Club writer Kyle Ryan once noted, Horace Pinker “found the magic mix of intersecting guitars, a forceful rhythm section, and vocals that knew when to sing and when to shout.” Now and the Future keeps that magic alive.

Catch them on tour this fall. Find tour information on their website

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Half Dizzy release “Easton,” a heartfelt Punk Rock Anthem on Punkerton Records.

Half Dizzy is a gritty punk band from Long Island, delivering raw, hard-hitting tracks with zero pretense. They blend classic punk roots with a modern edge. Known for their no-frills, high-energy shows, Half Dizzy channels real-life frustration into sharp, unfiltered sound.

These punk fan favorites show off why they’re so beloved with the new single “Easton.” The song is as catchy as it is meaningful. It’s an earnest and profound anthem about how deep the bonds of friendship can be. It’s a reminder that you should check in with your old friends because when you do, no matter how long you’ve been away, you’ll pick up right where you left off. It’s a song that helps you reminisce about the good times and inspires you to make new memories for the future.

Band members Dizzy Doll (Lead Vocals), Daniel Marchelewski (Guitar/vocals), Mitchell Rhein (Lead Guitar), Mina Maziekis (Bass) and Mason Cohen (Drums) recorded Easton at Little Eden. The track is produced and recorded by Pete Steinkopf (The Bouncing Souls), mixed by Neil Tuuri at Amish Electric Chair Studios and Mastered by Christopher H. Fogal at Black in Bluhm.