Tag Archives: Alternative

Happy One Year Anniversary to Passionate Hope Vol. 1
| Tags : Alternative, indie rock, Passionate Hope, Passionate Hope Vol. 1, Passionate Hope Vol. 1: Songs of Worship, Rock, WorshipOne year ago today, we launched our very first alternative worship focused free digital compilation that we label “Passionate Hope“. Vol. 1 launched on October 1st 2011 right here at IVM for FREE. You can still grab that compilation and the other two volumes right here. What were your favorite tracks/bands/artists from this compilation? Happy Birthday Passionate Hope, enjoy!

Come & Live! & Nonparell
Come & Live! have partnered with Nonparell & you can grab their latest effort, titled Heaven Come Down at the site.

Music Video : Rend Collective Experiment – Build Your Kingdom Here
| Tags : Alternative, folk, homemade worship by handmade people, Rend Collective Experiment, videoCheck out Rend Collective Experiment’s new video for the track “Build Your Kingdom Here” below. The song is from the band’s latest release, Homemade Worship By Handmade People.

Review : Steven Welch – Color of Love
| Tags : Alternative, color of love, Dream Records, steven welch, WorshipSteven Welch’s debut “Color of Love.” Check out the review.

Music Video : Abandoned Pools – Sublime Currency
| Tags : Abandoned Pools, Alternative, Electronica, sublime currency, The Eels, Tooth and NailAbandoned Pools has released their new music video for the track “Sublime Currency”. The song is taken from their latest release, Sublime Currency, which is out now on Tooth & Nail Records. Check it out below.

Sent By Ravens Farewell Video
| Tags : Alternative, bad talk, farewell, Rock, sent by ravensAs we know, Sent By Ravens is now over. Watch their farewell video below. However, as you’ll find out, it’s not the end.
Check out Bad Talk. Let’s hope something becomes of this.

The Classic Crime Hits The Charts
The Classic Crime’s latest album, titled Phoenix, charted on both iTunes & Billboard Charts. Check below to see where they landed.

Review : Carrollhood – Afraid
| Tags : Afraid, Alternative, Anberlin, Carrollhood, feral sounds, indie rock, Tallhart, UnderoathPieces of Anberlin, Underoath, and Tallhart join forces…

Review : Topherman – Seek EP
| Tags : Alternative, Community Records, indie rock, post-rock, Seek Ep, TophermanTopherman could care less, but in the best way possible…

Safe Haven “Chasing the Sun” Vinyl
| Tags : Alternative, Chasing the Sun, Rock, Safe Haven, vinylSafe Haven will have an exclusive vinyl pressing of their new album “Chasing the Sun” available for pre-order tomorrow. Only 100 copies will be pressed so be sure to order yours early. Vinyl sales go live at 12am PST August 21st. All vinyl purchases will include an instant download of the new album. Also, the band’s new music video for the track “Easy” will be up tomorrow as well.

The Glorious Unseen “Lovesick” to Release October 9th
| Tags : Alternative, indie rock, lovesick, Make Me a Child, TGU, The Glorious Unseen, WorshipI just got word that the new The Glorious Unseen album “Lovesick” will now see release on October 9th through BEC Recordings. Watch the lyric video for “Make Me a Child”, below.

Review : Abandoned Pools – Sublime Currency
| Tags : Abandoned Pools, Alternative, Electronica, sublime currency, The Eels, Tooth and NailAbandoned Pools politely ask you to open your hearts…

New Anberlin Song
| Tags : Alternative, Anberlin, billboard, Rock, Self-Starter, VitalAlternative rockers Anberlin have released “Self-Starter” from their upcoming album, titled Vital, over on Billboard. The album is due out October 16th.

Review : Belle Epoque – Disillusions of Man
| Tags : Alternative, belle epoque, Disillusions of Man, indie, post hardcoreWell above-average indie post-hardcore…

Lyric Video : Abandon Kansas – Turn It To Gold
| Tags : Abandon Kansas, Alternative, Gotee, Rock, turn it to gold, videoAbandon Kansas‘ lyric video for the new single “Turn It To Gold” can be seen below & you can purchase the song now. In other band news, according to a new interview with RadioU, the band has 20 new songs written & will have 2 songs (“Do You Hear What I Hear?” & “What Child Is This?” w/ Jamie Grace) on Tis The Season To Be Gotee Too, which releases October 16th.

Review : Until June – Young and Foolish
| Tags : Alternative, Authentik Artists, Electronica, Until June, Young and FoolishRead the review of Until June’s most recent release, “Young and Foolish” here.

Interview : Belle Epoque
| Tags : Alternative, belle epoque, Disillusions of Man, RockA few members of Belle Epoque (Kyle Istook – vocals & Sebastian Kerravcic – bass) were kind enough to take some time to answer a few questions for us about their return to the music scene & their new EP, Disillusions Of Man, that releases this Tuesday August 14th.

Review : The Classic Crime – Phoenix
| Tags : Alternative, matt macdonald, Phoenix, pop-punk, The Classic CrimePhoenix is The Classic Crime’s mid-life crisis—and they know it.

Review : Anchor & Braille – The Quiet Life
| Tags : Alternative, Anberlin, Anchor & Braille, indie, Stephen Christian, The Quiet Life, Tooth and NailAt this point, it’s difficult to imagine Stephen Christian as the man that once naively shouted, “boys speak in rhythm, and girls just lie!”

Sixpence None The Richer Debut New Video
| Tags : Alternative, lost in transition, pop rock, Sixpence None The RicherSixpence None The Richer have debuted a new video for the single “Sooner Than Later” over at PerezHilton.com. The band’s new album, Lost In Transition, releases next week on August 7th.

AltPress Streams Abandoned Pools
| Tags : Abandoned Pools, Alternative, altpress, Electronica, sublime currencyYou can check out the title track for Abandoned Pools‘ new album, titled Sublime Currency, over at AltPress. The album hits stores on August 28th via Tooth & Nail. Check out the album cover & tracklisting below.

Music Video : Anchor & Braille – Find Me
| Tags : Alternative, Anchor & Braille, The Quiet Life, Tooth & Nail, videoCheck out Anchor & Braille’s brand new video for the track “Find Me” below. The song appears on the band’s new album, titled The Quiet Life, that released this week via Tooth & Nail.

Abandon Kansas To Debut New Track
| Tags : Abandon Kansas, Alternative, Gotee, Rock, turn it to gold, videoAbandon Kansas put together a little video announcing that they will be releasing a new single on August 14th titled “Turn It To Gold”. You can hear a clip of the track in the video below.

Sent By Ravens’ Hiatus
| Tags : Alternative, Rock, sent by ravens, Tooth and Nail RecordsSent By Ravens are going on an extended hiatus. They will be finishing the rest of the shows they had scheduled. Read the statement from the band below.
8/1/2012
Hey friends. Hope you guys are having a great summer and are continually pursuing something you’re passionate about. We’ve been doing just that for the past 6 years and have enjoyed every minute of it. After 6 awesome years, we’ve decided to take an extended hiatus. We have all been working really…

Anchor & Braille Album Stream
| Tags : Alternative, Anberlin, Anchor and Braille, indie, Stephen Christian, The Quiet Life, Tooth and NailThe Quiet Life is streaming on AOL Music…

Music Video : Satellites & Sirens – Awake and Alive (Skillet Cover)
| Tags : Alternative, Awake & alive, cover, Rock, Satellites & Sirens, SkilletCheck out the latest video from Satellites & Sirens for their Skillet cover of “Awake and Alive” below.

Music Video : Indie Vision Music Presents: Passionate Hope Vol. 3 – Commercial
| Tags : Alternative, Indie Vision Music, Indie Worship, IVM, Passionate Hope, Passionate Hope Vol. 3, WorshipCheck out this cool commercial for “Passionate Hope Vol. 3″ that my son created for me. It features the music of The Worship Collective, Least of These, and Vocal Few. Check back here on August 1st for this free download. Plus don’t forget, you can download Vol. 2 and Vol. 1 absolutely free right here at our site. Enjoy!

Review : The Royal Revolt – The Royal Revolt
| Tags : Alternative, post hardcore, Rock, the royal revoltGreetings from Nicaragua!

Slospeak Records signs Golden Youth
| Tags : Alternative, golden youth, quite frame; wild light, SloSpeak RecordsSlospeak Records have announced the signing of Golden Youth out of Sacramento, CA. They will be releasing the band’s label debut EP, Quiet Frame; Wild Light, this Fall. Check out a sample video below.

Matt & Toby Free Download
Matt Carter and Toby Morrell of Emery have a side project called Matt And Toby. They are giving away a track for free here by using the code: mattandtoby.

Come & Live! Signs Civil Parish
| Tags : abolition's way, Alternative, civil parish, come & live!, RockCome & Live! have announced a new partnership with Civil Parish & you can pick up their debut, titled Abolition’s Well, here.

Future of Forestry Album Info
| Tags : Alternative, credential recordings, Future Of Forestry, indie rock, young man followAfter being quiet for many months, California indie rock band Future of Forestry announced that their new album titled “Young Man Follow” will release next week, July 10th. Album art is below.
UPDATE: Video announcement posted.

Anchor & Braille Release First Single
| Tags : Alternative, Anchor & Braille, The Quiet Life, Tooth & NailHead over to ArtistDirect to check out Anchor & Braille’s new single, “Goes Without Saying”. The song is taken from the band’s upcoming Tooth & Nail debut, titled The Quiet Life, which releases July 31st. Pre-orders are available now.

Abel Drops New Single
Abel have debuted their brand new single, “Fire Walk With Me”, over at Altpress.com. The track is the first single from their upcoming full-length, titled Make It Right. The new album will be available September 18th.

Paper Route Announce Release Date
| Tags : Alternative, paper route, Rock, the peace of wild thingsPaper Route have announced that September 11th is the release date for the band’s delayed new album, titled The Peace Of Wild Things. Check out the first single here.

Music Video : MUTEMATH – Prytania
| Tags : Alternative, mutemath, odd soul, Rock, videoMUTEMATH have released their self-directed & quite psychedelic music video for the track “Prytania”. You can check it out below. The song comes from the band’s latest release, titled Odd Soul.

Search The City Updates!
| Tags : Alternative, pop, Rock, Search the City, Watch The Stars FallSearch The City has a few new members. Watch the video below for an update from the band. The new demo was on YouTube for a brief moment but won’t be released for everyone to hear till the 27th. Stay tuned.

Search The City on June 20th?
| Tags : 6/20/12, Alternative, awesome, pop-punk, Search the CityGet excited! Something is rumbling over here with Search The City.
Review : The Welcome Wagon – Precious Remedies Against Satan’s Devices
| Tags : Alternative, asthmatic kitty, folk, precious remedies against satan's devices, the welcome wagonQuaint and familiar, Precious Remedies has all the charm it needs…

The Classic Crime Post Release Date
| Tags : Alternative, Kickstarter, pop-punk, Rock, The Classic CrimeIndie pop-punkers The Classic Crime will release their fourth album on August 14th. The still untitled album will be the band’s first since leaving Tooth and Nail.


Hannah Rose
This City Awaits
Aquile (The Voice)
Victor Griffin and Jeff “Oly” Olson (IN~GRAVED)
Kingdom Band
RED
Tiffany Arbuckle Lee (Plumb)
Southbound Fearing
Matt Baird (Spoken)
CedEnough
Brian “Head” Welch (Love and Death)
Andrew Schwab
KJ-52
Lil’ Dre
The O.C. Supertones
A Past Unknown
Gideon
Memphis May Fire
Heath McNease
Belle Epoque