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Matt is joined once again by former Top 8 co-host TJ to rank their Top 8 releases of 2026 (so far) from emo and pop punk to metalcore, post-hardcore and alternative rock.
The two compare different tastes, debate new releases from Static Dress, Movements, Poppy, Joyce Manor, Evanescence, The Amity Affliction, Wage War, Periphery, Footballhead, Hue, Big Roots, and more, while also talking about upcoming albums they’re most excited for.
Along the way they discuss why Jordan Fish might be the Travis Barker of modern metalcore, whether classic bands can successfully reinvent themselves, and which albums could still become Album of the Year by December.
If you’re looking for your next favorite release of 2026, this episode is packed with recommendations.
Timestamps
00:00 Jordan Fish is the Travis Barker of metalcore?
00:28 TJ returns to The Top 8
03:06 Is 2026 a weak year for music?
04:08 Top 8 Releases of 2026 explained
05:31 Elder Emo trivia game
09:08 Music releases so far in 2026
11:10 #8 Picks
14:48 #7 Picks
20:12 #6 Picks
25:32 #5 Picks
32:04 #4 Picks
37:02 Bring Me The Horizon’s “Dehumanize” discussion
41:23 Honorable mentions
46:09 #3 Picks
49:50 #2 Picks
53:20 Most anticipated albums of the year
56:01 #1 Picks
57:36 Final thoughts
Have you heard these albums?
👇 Drop your Top 3 albums of 2026 so far in the comments!
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