Music Through The Arts

The best albums of 2026 so far, featuring standout releases defined by variety, intensity, and creative resurgence.

Alabama hardcore coming straight for your neck. Photograph by Nick Chance On July 10th, No Cure will release their debut album, It Is Going To Get Dark, via SharpTone Records, and much like the album title suggests, lead single Convulsing In The Dark introduces a downright punishing, emotionally charged listen rooted in harrowing subject matter. This is one record ripe for the live setting, and with dates set across the summer (dates below), chaos awaits. Vocalist Blaythe Ste

In celebration of the sharp, emotionally charged blend of post-hardcore intensity and melodic vulnerability. Out now via Century Media.

Progressive metalcore excellence hit the Sunset Strip.

Yes, the cover illustration is as wondrous as the title would suggest.

Crushing Michigan metalcore for your essential listening.

Lighting up The Belasco prior to Sick New World, all the while continuing a thrilling run.

The era-defining band mark their return in grand fashion, adorned by the art of James Bousema.

A career-spanning set to mark the contemporary strength of the Richmond legends.

The next wave is here with a strong entry three years in the making.

Manchester hardcore set the stage for a global reign, spearheaded by a force of an EP.

Frontman of the Polish juggernaut shares his artistic preferences ahead of the band's forthcoming debut on Peaceville Records.