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26 Albums Turning 20 in 2026

As 2006 hurtles toward its 20-year mark, the albums that once lived on burned CDs, Myspace profiles, and Warped Tour stages now stand as cornerstone releases of a generation. From scene-defining emo to genre-shifting pop-punk, post-hardcore, and alternative breakthroughs, these records didn’t just soundtrack our youth—they shaped the entire direction of alternative music. Here are 26 albums turning 20 in 2026 that still echo louder than ever. Yellowcard — Lights And Sounds Released on January 24, 2006, Yellowcard‘s first concept album, Lights And Sounds, was released. While the album peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard 200, it ultimately underperformed… Read more »

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Anberlin Reimagines “A Day Late” With Matty Mullins

Originally appearing on their 2005 album Never Take Friendship Personal, Anberlin has reimagined their track “A Day Late” with frontman Matty Mullins at the mic. Marking the band’s forward movement with Mullins stepping in for vocalist Stephen Christian, who made a surprise appearance at When We Were Young Fest in 2024, as the re-release celebrates their legacy as well as their resilience to reach larger audiences. Watch the official video for “A Day Late” below. Anberlin is currently on their headline tour, celebrating the 20 year anniversary of their album Never Take Friendship Personal. Acting as support, Copeland is performing… Read more »

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Anberlin Announces Headline Tour Celebrating 20 Years Of ‘Never Take Friendship Personal’

After their incredible performance at When We Were Young last month, Anberlin has announced a headlining tour next winter, celebrating the 20 year anniversary of their album Never Take Friendship Personal. Joining them will be Copeland performing their album In Motion in its entirety, along with The Dangerous Summer, Spitalfield, and Madina Lake on select dates. On the upcoming tour, bassist Deon Rexroat shares, “We’re celebrating 20 years of Never Take Friendship Personal and we couldn’t be more stoked to play one of our favorite albums front to back in some of our favorite cities in America. We’re also excited… Read more »

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The Early November Unleashes New Single, “The Empress”

Ahead of their self-titled full-length album arrival on June 14, The Early November has unleashed the powerful new single, “The Empress.” The new release marks the fifth preview of the band’s forthcoming 10-track collection, which you can preorder via Pure Noise Records here. “This song is about how hard it is to hold it together sometimes. We have to pretend a lot of the time to keep existing in the entertainment world. I can’t say enough how grateful I am… but I also can’t say it’s been a walk in the park,” frontman Ace Enders shares. “Emotionally, I have been… Read more »

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The Early November Tries To Avoid Becoming “The Fool” In New Single

As we eagerly await the arrival of their self-titled album on June 14 via Pure Noise Records, The Early November has offered another preview with their anthemic new single, “The Fool.” Their latest release arrives following “What We Earn,” which dropped in March. Inspired by The Fool card in tarot, which embodies the spirit of embarking on a hopeful and joyful journey into new beginnings The Early November offers a thought-provoking twist in their new release. They juxtapose this traditional interpretation with a reflection on the pitfalls of modern distractions, particularly media and technology. This theme is portrayed in their… Read more »

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Riot Fest Unveils 2023 Lineup With Foo Fighters And The Cure

Riot Fest, one of the most eagerly-awaited music festivals of the year, has just announced its mind-blowing 3-day lineup for 2023. This year’s headliners are none other than the legendary Foo Fighters, The Cure, The Postal Service/Death Cab For Cutie, Queens Of The Stone Age, Turnstile, and The Mars Volta. But the excitement doesn’t end there. Riot Fest has managed to assemble an incredible array of talent to round out the lineup. Head Automatica, Tegan and Sara, 100 gecs, The Gaslight Anthem, Say Anything, AFI, and many other fan favorites will grace the stage. The full list of artists promises… Read more »

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Hawthorne Heights’ “Is For Lovers” Fest Announce Lineups with Thrice, Silverstein, & More

We all know that Ohio is for lovers, but Hawthorne Heights has set out to prove that it’s not just Ohio. After three editions of the festival hitting emo fans hard in 2022, Hawthorne Heights is bringing the “Is For Lovers Festival” to eight cities in 2023. This year’s event will visit Hawaii, Lake Tahoe, NV; Denver, CO; Manteo, NC; Council Bluffs, IA; Cincinnati, OH; Pelham, TN; and Mansfield, MA. Similarly to their 2022 festival stops, the lineups will vary by date and include the likes of Thrice, Silverstein, Thursday, Saosin, and more. Tickets for the events are currently on… Read more »