April 2026: Indie Album Releases You Should Know About

Indie Album Releases To Watch, CONE

April is shaping up to be a standout month for indie music, with releases that span across bold experimentation, introspective storytelling, and genre-blurring sounds. From Knumears’ Directions to Jessie Ware’s Superbloom, this month’s lineup brings both rising stars and established acts to the forefront.

Whether you’re hunting for the next breakout album or just looking to refresh your playlists, April’s indie offerings promise something for every listener. Here’s a look at the albums you won’t want to miss.

April 3

Knumears, Directions

Arlo Parks, Ambiguous Desire

Thundercat, Distracted

Sunn O))), Sunn O))) 

Good Kid, Can We Hang Out Sometime?

April 10

Holly Humberstone, Cruel World

My New Band Believe, My New Band Believe

The Itch, It’s The Hope That Kills You 

Malinowski, Under a Landslide of Stars

April 16

Blood Wizard, Lucky Life 

April 17

Arkells, Between Us 

Jessie Ware,  Superbloom

When It Rains, The Spoiled

April 24 

Metric, Romanticize the Dive

Friko, Something Worth Waiting For

King No-One, The Burden of Empathy

Angelo De Augustine, Angel in Plainclothes

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