Category Archives: Interviews
My Ransomed Soul
| Tags : brendan frey, Metalcore, My Ransomed Soul, the chains that bind usSome people may not exactly know or have even heard of My Ransomed Soul. Now is your chance to get to know these Maryland natives as I got to interview their vocalist Brendan Frey about the band’s past, present, and future. He talked to me about how excited the band is on the release of their first ever full-length, The Chains That Binds Us. Check it out below.
Maranatha
| Tags : Collin Simula, Facedown Records, hardcore, Incarnate, interview, Maranatha, Metal, Sludge, Symphony In PerilI met Collin in California on November 22, 2003 at the Showcase Theater. He was playing in Shawn Jonas of Zao’s new band Symphony In Peril. We became fast friends, and I have followed Collin’s musical and design career ever since. When he posted the Band Camp link to his new solo project Maranatha, I was stoked to say the least. After hearing what Steven Cosand of Overcome did with Sanhedrin by himself. I knew Collin’s project had to be…
Project 86
| Tags : A Plea For Purging, Andrew Schwab, hard rock, Project 86With a highly anticipated (and fully fan funded!) new P86 album on the horizon, I chatted with Andrew about how this new record is different from their last independent release (hint, it involves bagpipes!) and what greatness fans can expect to be unleashed upon them… soon.
See The Light
| Tags : come & live!, interview, See the LightSo I was assigned to do a interview with one of Come & Live‘s newest bands See The Light. This band hails from southern California, and is helping spread the Spirit-Filled core to the masses. After digging up all the dirt I could find, and getting moved in to my new apartment . I emailed their drummer Teddy Ramirez. So here are some hard hitting questions with some heavier hitting answers.
Demon Hunter
| Tags : demon hunter, Metal, Rock, ryan clark, Scream The Prayer, True DefianceDemon Hunter just recently dropped their latest offering, True Defiance, via Solid State Records. I had a chance to talk history, 2012 tour plans, the new record and more. Check out what vocalist Ryan Clark had to say over our email chat.
Sent By Ravens
| Tags : Rock, sent by ravens, Tooth & Nail, zach rinerSent By Ravens have had a pretty big year so far. Currently on the road with Project 86, just wrapped a tour with Emery and dropped their spohmore release on Tooth and Nail Records, Mean What You Say. I recently had the pleasure to interview vocalist Zach Riner via email.
Thousand Foot Krutch
| Tags : hard rock, Rock, The End Is Where We Begin, thousand foot krutchNew album, parting ways with Tooth & Nail, and nicknames. Read on as IVM catch’s up with Thousand Foot Krutch’s frontman, Trevor McNevan.
Heath McNease
| Tags : Heath McNeese, Hip Hop, pigeon john, playdough, RedCloudI recently got to sit down with Heath McNease (and by sit down, of course, I mean e-mailed) and talk to him about the life and times of a man who never sleeps. With more albums out in the last year than many artists have in their entire careers, I wanted to find out just what makes the man tick, what inspired an entire 8-bit Nintendo themed album, and why it’s hard for…
Truly, Truly
| Tags : cornerstone, hardcore, love like rain, truly trulyFans of Oh, Sleeper and UnderOath. Check out, Truly, Truly of Summit, MS. This is a name you will soon know. You can download their song, “Peace, Perfect Peace” for free via their family site. Come get to know these good ole southern boys (and jokesters).
Creations
| Tags : Creations, hardcore, jonny blackwell, mediaskare records, the gun showCreations recently announced the departure of vocalist Michael Foss. You can see the official announcement video here. I had a chance to catch up with their bassist, Jonny Blackwell, to discuss transitions, touring and the new upcoming record, Unworthy. See what he had to say below.
Manafest
| Tags : bec recordings, Fighter, Hip Hop, manafest, RockI recently had the pleasure of interviewing Chris Greenwood. Or as most people know him, Manafest. In April 2012 his latest offering, Fighter, will be debuted for the world to hear. You can check out the album’s title track and first single here. Check out what Manafest had say below.
Astoria
Astoria is a rock/pop Christian outfit based out of Springfield, MA. We had a chance to sit down and talk with bassist/vocalist Matt Whitcare and guitarist Mike Hines. If you like what you hear from their facebook, you can download five free songs from the band via their ReverbNation page. Check out what they had to say below.
ElisaRay
| Tags : all creatures, elisa ray, folk, indie, KickstarterCheck out a new interview with Tommy Chesebro, vocalist & guitar player of indie folk outfit ElisaRay below. The band is currently raising funds via Kickstarter to do a physical release of their new album, All Creatures, & you can help get them to their goal (they need $400 currently). While you’re here don’t forget to check out the free download of the title track, “All Creatures”.
Brave Season
| Tags : Abandon Kansas, Alternative, Brave Season, Dryw Owens, elmer martinez, indian lakes, Rock, secret service entertainmentCheck out a new interview with Elmer Martinez, frontman & guitarist of indie rock newcomers Brave Season below. While you’re here don’t forget to check out the free download of “Good Son”, the first track off the band’s newly released EP, Foreigners, which is available now.
IVM Presents: Oh Sleeper (Video Interview)
| Tags : Children of Fire, Metalcore, micah kinard, oh sleeper, Solid State Records, Video InterviewIndie Vision Music interviewed Micah Kinard of OH, SLEEPER recently at the Glass House in Pomona California. We find out some awesome things about their latest album “Children of Fire” and also hear about how Micah feels about being on the last Haste the Day Record. Filmed in HD by John Mediana (@johnmediana) with Interview done by Keith Settles (@KeithSettles) for Indie Vision Music.
Young London
| Tags : and then there were none, ATTWN, Electro Pulse, Electronica, Young LondonThis week I was able to interview Matt Rhoades of Young London (former members of And Then There Were None) about their new album and transition from ATTWN into Young London.
Poema (Video Interview)
Updated: Sorry folks, I had trouble with the original upload so I had to delete video and start from scratch. Please view the corrected 8min19sec video interview, below. Indie Vision Music Presents: Poema (Video Interview 2012). Filmed by John Mediana with interview done by Keith Settles for Indie Vision Music. Watch interview below.
Comrades
| Tags : Blood and Ink Records, Comrades, instrumental, post hardcoreBlood And Ink Records have recently signed Virginia’s 3-piece post-hardcore group Comrades. Blood & Ink have released a compilation of Comrades songs from between 2010-2011 titled “Collections: 2010-2011″ that you can check out here.
I recently completed an email interview with the band, so take a second and get to know Comrades:
First tell us a little background on the band, who you guys are, where
are you based out of, what style of music do you guys play?
We are based…
Twin Radio
Get to know the up and coming Twin Radio in this interview
Close Your Eyes
| Tags : Close Your Eyes, Empty Hands and Heavy Hearts, interview, Paper Thin, Shane, Song For the Broken, Victory RecordsMeet Victory Records Hardcore/Progressive/Pop Punk band, Close Your Eyes.
To Every Cynic
To Every Cynic Interview
Least of These
Check out my interview with Least of These!
The Chariot (Video Interview)
| Tags : Josh Scoggin, Long Live The Chariot, Metal, Metalcore, The ChariotIndie Vision Music Presents: The Chariot (2011 Interview). Filmed in September at The Glasshouse in Pomona, CA. Filmed by John Mediana with Keith as interviewer. We think you’ll like this one a lot.
Everfound
| Tags : Everfound, Rock The Halls Christmas TourCheck out my interview with Everfound!
The Driving Rain
Check out my interview with Brenton Giesey of The Driving Rain
I Am Empire (Video Interview)
| Tags : Eric Martin, I Am Empire, Indie Vision Music, Indie Vision Music Presents, IVM, Rock, Tooth & Nail RecordsSurprise! Check out this brand new behind the scenes VIDEO interview from your pals here at Indie Vision Music with Eric of the band I Am Empire. Interview conducted by Keith Settles for Indie Vision Music. I Am Empire “Kings” is out now on Tooth & Nail Records.
Becoming the Archetype
| Tags : Becoming The Archetype, celestial completion, christmas, Metal, Solid State RecordsBecoming the Archetype guitarist Seth Hecox took some time to talk about their band member changes, and the new Christmas single, Oh Holy Night.
Embers In Ashes
| Tags : alabama, Birmingham, embers in ashes, interview, red cord recordsMeet Red Cord Records’ newest Progressive Rock band, Embers In Ashes.
Matt MacDonald of The Classic Crime
| Tags : matt macdonald, Rock, The Classic Crime, The Vocal Few. Vocal FewCheck out my interview with The Classic Crime and Vocal Few singer, Matt MacDonald.
Lights
| Tags : Electro Pulse, Lights, SiberiaThis week for Electro Pulse I had an opportunity to interview Lights via email.
You grew up as a missionary kid correct? How has growing up in that life influenced your music?
Other than just preparing me for an up-and-go lifestyle and feeling relatively natural in a tour habitat, I suppose seeing the world outside of my home country as a kid put things into perspective for me. Happiness is about who you’re with, not where you are or what you have.…
Relient K
| Tags : demon hunter, Ethan Luck, interview, Mono Vs. Stereo, Relient K, supertones, warped tourDuring their Vans Warped Tour stop in Toronto this summer, we had the opportunity to sit down with Ethan Luck (drums) from Relient K.
Underoath (Video Interview)
| Tags : Disambiguation, Metal, Solid State Records, Tooth & Nail, Tooth and Nail, UnderoathIndie Vision Music Presents: Underoath, our 2011 video interview. Interview was conducted/filmed at The Glasshouse in Pomona, CA. a few weeks ago. Check it out below and let us know what you think. I feel it’s our best work yet, well Mitch/Keith’s best work yet ;)
Poorly Built Parachute
| Tags : david darr, drum and bass, Electro Pulse, Electronica, poorly built parachuteGet to know this weeks featured Electro Pulse artist, Poorly Built Parachute
Sainthood Reps (Video Interview)
| Tags : Indie Vision Music, Indie Vision Music Presents, IVM, IVM Videos, Monoculture, Sainthood Reps, Tooth & Nail, Tooth and NailIndie Vision Music is proud to present our video interview with the band Sainthood Reps (Tooth & Nail Records). Keith and Mitch are both back behind the camera/mic and have put together this great video with Sainthood Reps. Check it out below and make sure to pick up “Monoculture” by Sainthood Reps wherever fine music is sold.
LoveIsElectric
| Tags : Electro, Electro Pulse, Jesse Burns, Loveiselectric, popGet to know this weeks Electro Pulse Artist: LoveIsElectric
Bryson Price
| Tags : Bryson Price, dance, Dubstep, Electro Pulse, ElectronicaGet to know christian dubstep/hip hop DJ Bryson Price
The Jellyrox
| Tags : Electro Pulse, Electronic, eleventyseven, jellyrox, langston, matt, Synthpop, The JellyroxGet to know Matt Langston, the mastermind behind this Eleventyseven side project.
20 Questions with Wretched of Grave Robber!
| Tags : Grave Robber, interview, Punk, Wretched, you're all gonna dieMany of our readers here at IVM are familiar with Grave Robber. I was first introduced to the band via a myspace friend request a few years ago and my first impression was simply “whoa”. After checking out the songs, reading the lyrics, and so on it was impossible for me not to love what they’re doing. After catching a live show I can honestly tell you they have one of the best live shows around and if you have…
Phinehas (Video Interview)
| Tags : Indie Vision Music, IVM, Metal, Metalcore, Phinehas, red cord records, thegodmachine, Video InterviewsIndie Vision Music is proud to present our official video interview and behind the scenes action with the Southern California band, PHINEHAS (Red Cord Records). Keith and Mitch are both back behind the camera/mic and have put together this great video. Please check it out below and comment over on YouTube. Please share the link with your friends. Drop us a line and let us a know how we did, thanks. Don’t forget to grab “thegodmachine” now on Amazon or iTunes!
Advent (Video Interview)
| Tags : advent, Beloved (US), hardcore, Indie Vision Music, Video InterviewWell I finally got it figured out with the help of staff member Mitch’s help. IVM friends, Keith and Mitch, are filming some behind the scenes videos and interviews for us the next few months that we will be posting here on the website. We haven’t updated the IVM YouTube page for almost a year and it was time for a change. So without any further wait, I present to you ADVENT: The final video interview, by Indie Vision Music. Video below. Check out Advent two final times in September on the East Coast, in North Carolina/South Carolina. Facebook page for details and Twitter. Follow us on Twitter for more updates on upcoming videos: [MitchIVM] [BrandonIVM]
Music Inspired By: The Story 
My Ransomed Soul
Maranatha
Project 86
See The Light
Demon Hunter
Sent By Ravens
Thousand Foot Krutch
Heath McNease
Truly, Truly
Creations
Manafest
Astoria
ElisaRay
Brave Season
IVM Presents: Oh Sleeper (Video Interview)
Young London
Poema (Video Interview)
Comrades
Twin Radio
Close Your Eyes
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