November has officially arrived, and we are so grateful for all of these dazzling new alternative, indie, rock, and metal song releases. Yumi Zouma offers an indie-fueled love song, while In Color brings ethereal, sunny sonics for your November playlist.
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Lovely Colours — “Out There”
Seattle-based Lovely Colours is making big moves this month with the release of their new track, “Out There.” Preceded by the release of “No Angel,” the latest offering is straight of an indie dream. Band vocalist and guitarist Devin Damitio shares, “We wrote ‘Out There’ about a moment of transition. It’s about surviving the in-between, those phases where you’re not sure where you’re headed, but you keep moving anyway.” Stay tuned for more Lovely Colours on the way. —Maria Serra
Yumi Zouma — “Phoebe’s Song”
Yumi Zouma, beloved for their blistering and buzzy indie rock, is taking a softer approach on their latest offering, “Phoebe’s Song.” The band’s own Josh Burgess wrote it for his partner. Burgess notes, “‘Phoebe’s Song’ is a real outlier in our catalogue. We honestly don’t have many love songs! It’s a bold testament to our love, but also a small window into the joy of coexisting with your person. Shout out to the ‘Uncleared’ Nokia ringtone. Thank you, YouTube. Thank you, Phoebe. Thank you, world, for sharing this love. One love.” Stay tuned for Yumi Zouma’s forthcoming LP, No Love Lost To Kindness, due on January 30, 2026, via Nettwerk. —Maria Serra
In Color — “Lighter”
In Color is busy on the road supporting The Band Camino, and they’re also launching their new track, “Lighter.” Following the release of singles “Headlights,” “Time,” and “I Want You,” the indie-rock act’s latest drop is utterly euphoric, brimming with sunny melodies and ethereal vocals. They say of the track, “‘Lighter’ is about the kind of memory that lingers longer than it should. It lives in that space between regret and acceptance, the kind of honesty that only comes when you’re finally ready to stop pretending you’re fine.” Stay tuned for more from the rising act. —Maria Serra
Lø Spirit — “Aløne”
Lø Spirit dives into the ache of loving the wrong person on his new single “Aløne,” a slow-burning anthem built on sweeping guitars and raw emotion. The track captures the kind of relationship where you feel more isolated with someone than without them—“where your wins don’t matter, and your love is never enough,” he shares. —Paige Owens
Vienna Vienna — “Idle Hands”
Vienna Vienna returns with his sharpest release, “Idle Hands.” Blending ‘80s pop shimmering elements with bursts of indie rock synths and distorted guitars, the track is anchored by the infectious chorus, “My idle hands/Keep me occupied all the time/I fail to launch/But I’m the rocket man in my mind.” As Vienna Vienna puts it, “Change lies at your footsteps, not your fingertips…we’re building a community over here and we’d genuinely love to have you.” —Paige Owens
Alemeda — “Happy With You”
Alemeda’s new EP But What The Hell Do I Know distills the chaos and clarity of early adulthood into sharp alt-pop confessionals. While the project follows her high-energy Doechii collab, this release leans deeper into vulnerability and emotional self-reckoning. The focus track “Happy With You” stands out as a tender excavation of self-sabotage and the fear of accepting love. “It’s me holding myself accountable—and healing through it,” she explains. —Paige Owens
The Devil Wears Prada — “All Out”
The heaviest track off their new album Flowers, this sounds like some straight-up The Devil Wears Prada: chainsaw brutality combined with tornado strength in only a way they can do! — Patrick Walford
AVRALIZE — “Fading Faster”
One of the most exciting up-and-coming bands out of Europe right now, this German quartet continues to evolve and innovate in new and exciting ways. From down-tuned riffs to an infectious chorus that would make mainstream pop acts jealous, this AVRALIZE song is proof they can truly do it all. — Patrick Walford
Bailey Spinn — “Critical”
Gen Z is so lucky because they get to experience the magic of early Evanescence, Halestorm, and the like with the rise of Bailey Spinn. Her new song, “Critical,” preceded by “Fear Of Going Out,” sees the punk-rock artist dive into heavier (literally and figuratively) territory with gritty guitars and urgent, raw vocals that demand to be screamed by listeners, too. — Maria Serra
Common People — “Ready or Not”
Common People are asking listeners if they’re “Ready Or Not” in their new song. The deliciously folk-forward and nostalgia-inducing sonics just might make you cry. “There’s a real bittersweetness to growing up. The images, stories, and memories from our past can make us laugh and cry simultaneously; that’s a pretty strange thing,” Common People says of the track. “This song represents looking back and looking forward – guess it just depends on which way you’re looking.” Soon, you can catch them with Rainbow Kitten Surprise on the North American leg of their 2026 world tour. — Maria Serra
Footballhead — “Used To Be”
Footballhead’s new single “Used To Be” revives the crunchy 2000s alt-rock DNA the band grew up on without ever feeling derivative. The song’s riff—a standout on their upcoming album Weight Of The Truth, out March 20—lands exactly like guitarist/vocalist Ryan Nolen describes: the soundtrack to summers spent in your mom’s SUV, spiked hair, Code Red, and NFL Street 2. Drummer Andrew Smith’s “eureka” moment is easy to hear; the track moves with a fully locked-in chemistry, every idea sharpening the next. It’s Footballhead at their most cohesive and confident, channeling nostalgia into something unmistakably their own. —Paige Owens
Dogpark — “75$72”
Dogpark just made the indie rock song that perfectly encapsulates the exploitative nature of American capitalism, and it’s on repeat. Vocalist Eamon Moore says, “‘75$72’ is inspired heavily by the 2008 housing crisis and more broadly the banking system in the United States, and a continuation of our thematic exploration of corporate greed. It’s really a satire from the perspective of a banker who is content with crippling the nation’s middle and lower class economy for their own benefit. It dives into the dog-eat-dog mindset that is driven into the heads of a lot of young financiers. Watching films like The Big Short and Margin Call, these characters really stuck with me, and the disappointing reality that despite massive intentional negligence, most of the banks involved got off scot free because they’re too big to fail.” The band shares that, sonically, they tapped into bluesy and classic rock vibes. Truly, their indie rock experimentation always serves them well, and we can’t wait to see what they do next. — Maria Serra
Chloé French — “Chocolat”
Chloé French’s new track “Chocolat” rises above any and all language barriers and will make any music lover absolutely shake it. The NYU grad’s latest offering is one of many coming-of-age bangers, sure to make any listener feel like the main character. She shares, “‘Chocolat’ is about that moment when you finally give in and make the first move. You feel the tension, you know the feeling is mutual, and even though it might get messy, it’s irresistible. You’re already hooked — in too deep — so you might as well let yourself feel it completely.” — Maria Serra
