To reiterate something that got posted here and the hardcore thread, Sweet Soul has already won what will probably be my favorite non-loud (metal/hardcore) release of the year. It's so fucking fun.
whoever rec'd the carpool record is an absolute god. its like the only thing i've listened to this month.
on the topic of January releases, neither of these are emo but both are great and may appeal to some people in here: Yung - Ongoing Dispute (January 22, 2021) • forum.chorus.fm Kiwi Jr. - Cooler Returns (January 22, 2021) • forum.chorus.fm
Seconding Yung, record rules If we’re just throwing any ol thing in here, Aaron Frazer, R.A.P. Ferreira, and Healy all released cool stuff this month too
My friend John Rejba's old band The Farewell Bend (members of Boys Life and Giants Chair) album was just remastered and is now on streaming.