Tag Archives: indie rock

Music Video : Abandon Kansas – You + Me + The Radio
| Tags : A Midwest Summer, Abandon Kansas, alt-rock, indie rock, Rock, You + Me + The RadioCheck out the new music video from Abandon Kansas for their song “You + Me + The Radio”, below. Pre-order the new release “A Midwest Summer” right here and get an instant download of the song “You + Me + The Radio”.

Music Video : Sons – Doubt (Live Video)
| Tags : Doubt, Experimental, indie rock, SONSCheck out this new music video from SONS for their song “Doubt” featuring live footage, below. Message from the band coming soon.

Music Video : Sons – Son on the Run
| Tags : alt-rock, Ghosts, indie rock, Keep Quiet, SloSpeak Records, Son on the Run, SONSSons have released a great video for their song “Son on the Run” off the “Keep Quiet” album (Slospeak Records), available now. Check out the video below and also one for “Ghosts” that I believe we forgot to post earlier.

Esterlyn Stolen Trailer Fund
Esterlyn had their trailer with 25K worth of goods inside, tragically stolen last week while on tour. Someone has set up a special fund to help cover the cost of some of these goods/gear that was stolen. If you feel like contributing, you can do so here.

Falling Up Launch Kickstarter to Fund Physical Release of “Machine De Ella”
| Tags : alt-rock, falling up, indie rock, Machine De Ella, RockFalling Up has a Kickstarter campaign to release physical copies of their Machine De Ella project. [Thanks TylerS]

Keep Quiet – Odd New Celebrity
| Tags : indie rock, Keep Quiet, Odd New Celebrity, Rock, Standing SmallCheck out the music of Keep Quiet and their new song, “Odd New Celebrity”, below. Featuring members of Standing Small. We think you’ll dig it.

Attalus “Gospel Hymns Vol. 1″ Available Now
| Tags : Attalus, Gospel Hymns Vol. 1, indie rock, WorshipYou can now order Attalus “Gospel Hymns Vol. 1″ digitally or on CD right here from CD Baby. The album will be up on iTunes shortly. What do you think of this release?

Lyric Video : Attalus – Broken Cisterns
| Tags : Attalus, Gospel Hymns Vol. 1, Hymns, indie rock, WorshipAttalus have revealed their new song “Broken Cisterns” off of “Gospel Hymns Vol. 1″ that releases on April 19th. Check out the official lyric video below.

Progress in Color Releases FREE EP
| Tags : Alternative, Get Well, indie rock, Progress in ColorProgress in Color, A band we’ve covered in the past right here at IVM, are back with a new ep release titled “Get Well”, that you can download on bandcamp for free right here (or below). Fans of Alive in Wild Paint, Terminal, Midnight Hour, Anchor & Braille, Muse, and Keane, will dig this. [Thanks Josh G. for the heads up]

John Ball to Release Self Titled Ep May 21st
| Tags : Come and Live, indie rock, John Ball, pop, Rock, the Sleep DesignAPRIL 9, 2013 – NASHVILLE, TN – John Ball just announced the May 21st release of his self-titled EP. This is his second solo project to date, and features his innovative and personal songwriting. He recorded it in Nashville with producer Joshua D. Niles (Audio Adrenaline, Apache Relay, JJ Heller) and the help of the same musicians that play for Mat Kearney, Natalie Grant and The Sleep Design. Pre-orders are available today. In addition, the music video for “When I Kept Silent” is now on viewable on YouTube, below.

Attalus “Gospel Hymns Vol. 1″ Pre-Orders
| Tags : Attalus, Gospel Hymns Vol. 1, Hymns, indie rockAttalus are hosting a pre-order for their new Hymns record, “Gospel Hymns Vol. 1″ right here. This is a great release and encourage you to pick it up if you have the chance. Also, look for a new song to appear on our website soon.

Check Out: Beta State
| Tags : Beta State, Friendship, indie rock, remix, RockI would like to take a minute and recommend a great band to all of you. They are called Beta State and come from Northern California. Their lead singer, Matt, use to be in this band called Ashcroft that I worked with years ago. This is an insanely talented band with quite a bit of potential to be our music scene’s next big group to break through. Check out their music videos below including one that’s a cover of Bjork’s song “Unravel”. The band has a new deluxe edition release of their album “Friendship” due out on May 21st which you can pre-order here. If you enjoy the sounds of Saosin, U2, My Epic, Circa Survive, or even 30 Seconds to Mars, you’ll be interested in Beta State. [Facebook] [Website] [Twitter] [Merch] [YouTube]

Over the Ocean “Be Given To the Soil” Now Available
| Tags : Be Given to the Soil, Experimental, indie rock, Over the Ocean, post-rock, Spartan RecordsYou can now purchase/listen/download the new album from Over the Ocean titled “Be Given to the Soil” (Spartan Records) via bandcamp here. You can stream the song “Riverbed” below and buy the album via bandcamp. There is a second pressing of the double gatefold Vinyl for $24.99 available at this link as well. Enjoy!

Mrenc to Record Debut Ep (Eric Collins of Denison Marrs/Dark Romantics)
| Tags : alt-rock, Denison Marrs, Eric Collins, indie rock, Mrenc, The Dark Romantics, The Party PeopleEric Collins former frontman/guitarist for Denison Marrs, The Dark Romantics, and The Party People, is recording his first ever “Solo” Ep under the name “Mrenc“. He seeks your help as he embarks on this journey to record and release the new album. Watch the video below and click here if this is something you’d like to take part in. Eric has long been known for helping to write some of the most touching and hauntingly beautiful songs during his time with Denison Marrs. They were truly an underrated band and I think this “Solo” ep will satisfy long time fans and new fans alike. Check it out. [Facebook]

Pre-Order My Epic “Broken Voice” on Vinyl
| Tags : broken voice, Experimental, Facedown Records, indie rock, My Epic, WorshipFacedown Records have posted the preorder for My Epic’s 2011 release “Broken Voice” on Vinyl. There are a few different cool bundles available to purchase. Click here to order. My Epic are currently in the studio recording their follow up to “Broken Voice”. This Vinyl release is limited to just 300 copies.

Stream Surrogate’s New Album
| Tags : Alternative, indie rock, post heroic, surrogateSurrogate is streaming their latest album Post-Heroic on their bandcamp page, check it out.

Stay the Shores Worship Project
The band Stay the Shores are recording a special worship album. You may have heard these guys on a couple of Passionate Hope free digital compilations that we put out the past few years. The band has a indiegogo campaign but only 12 hours left. So if you want to join with the band and pre-order their record, click here. Watch the videos below for more info on the band and to hear them live.

Download New Gdansk Single Free
| Tags : Atlas, Experimental, Gdansk, indie rock, post-rockDownload the new single from Gdansk for free, below. The song is titled “Atlas”.

Dave Elkins (Mae) Writes With Stephen Christian (Anberlin) on New Album
| Tags : Anberlin, Dave Elkins, indie rock, Mae, Schematic, Stephen ChristianRead the press release below about Dave Elkins of Mae/Schematic working with Stephen Christian of Anberlin on new song.

Music Video : Empire Nation – My Soul Was Chosen
| Tags : alt-rock, Easter, Empire Nation, indie rock, Kingsway DistributionEmpire Nation release their first single under the Kingsway Distribution banner. Empire Nation have released a new single in time for Easter, which is the official launch of their partnership with Kingsway Distribution. My Soul Was Chosen is a retelling of the Easter story, and the video features a recreation of the Last Supper, transported to a modern setting. Watch the video below.

Lyric Video : Attalus – There is a Redeemer
| Tags : Attalus, Gospel Hymns, Hymns, indie rock, There is a RedeemerWe are excited to bring you a special lyric video from the band Attalus for their version of “There is a Redeemer”. Check it out below. “Gospel Hymns, Vol. 1″ – Releasing April 19th on CD and all digital outlets.

Copeland “Eat Sleep Repeat” Coming to Vinyl
| Tags : copeland, eat sleep repeat, indie rock, ShopRadioCast, vinylEat, Sleep, Repeat, the 3rd full length release from influential Florida indie rockers Copeland will be available for the first time on vinyl on May 7 via ShopRadioCast. Pre-orders for the album, originally released on Halloween in 2006, will launch today at 12pm est/9am pst right here. Check out the full details below.

I Am Empire – Anchors Album Preview
| Tags : alt-rock, anchors, I Am Empire, indie rock, Tooth & NailCheck out this special album preview of the new I Am Empire album “Anchors”, on YouTube below. “Anchors” is out next week on Tooth & Nail Records.

Attalus to Post New Song Thursday
Attalus will be posting a NEW SONG from their new, upcoming album entitled “Gospel Hymns, Vol. 1″ this thursday at 9pm! Here’s the kicker: If they get over 250 likes on this post the band will post the song TOMORROW at 9pm instead of thursday! So get your “liking” fingers ready! View the album cover art, below.

Music Video : Surrogate – Lovers
| Tags : indie rock, Lovers, post heroic, surrogateCheck out the new music video from Surrogate for their song “Lovers”. You can download the song for FREE via their Soundcloud below. The band’s new album “Post-Heroic” is out April 5th.
I Am Empire
| Tags : alt-rock, anchors, I Am Empire, indie rock, Tooth & NailI Am Empire will release their new album “Anchors” via Tooth & Nail Records on March 26th. Listen to some new songs below.

At Night We Strike (Dead Poetic/Oh Sleeper) – Your Own Skin
| Tags : alt-rock, At Night We Strike, Brandon Rike, dead poetic, indie rock, Lucas StarrAt Night We Strike, the new music project from Brandon Rike (Dead Poetic) and Lucas Starr (Terminal/Oh Sleeper), has posted their new music on Soundcloud here. Thoughts?

Review : Bigfoot Wallace – Songs for the Larva
| Tags : Bigfoot Wallace, Electronic, Experimental, indie rock, Songs for the LarvaWith his spacey, experimental, electronic indie rock, Bigfoot Wallace expresses the ache of a broken creation longing for grace and redemption, while celebrating the moments where that grace is found.

Mike Mains & The Branches on Tour With Relient K
| Tags : alt-rock, folk, indie rock, mike mains & the branches, Relient KMarch 12, 2013 (Nashville, TN) — Michigan-based band Mike Mains & The Branches has announced that it will be heading out on tour this spring with Relient K, Hellogoodbye, and William Beckett. The tour kicks off on April – and follows the announcement of the band’s sophomore album, Calm Down, Everything is Fine, which will be released summer 2013.
Last month the band released a new track from Calm Down called, “Noises.” The band is currently raising…

Over the Ocean – God In My Own Image
| Tags : God In My Own Image, indie rock, Over the Ocean, Spartan RecordsOver the Ocean have posted their brand new song over on the alt press website. Check it out. The new album “Be Given to the Soil” is out April 2nd on Spartan Records.

Ocean is Theory Call it Quits
A sad day indeed. The band Ocean is Theory have called it quits. You can read more at Facebook here.

Seeker & Servant – We Will Sing
| Tags : folk, indie rock, Seeker & Servant, Topherman, WorshipSeeker & Servant have released their new single “We Will Sing” for free via Noisetrade.com. Get it below.

Citizens Release New Album, Offer Last Ep for Free
| Tags : bec recordings, Citizens, indie rock, Mars Hill Music, WorshipMars Hill/BEC Recordings act, Citizens, have released their new Self Titled album and are offering their last Ep for free to anyone who takes a screenshot of their purchase of the new album. Just take a screenshot of the album in your iTunes library and message them that pic along with your address to their Facebook page. You can pick up Citizens new album wherever fine digital music is sold.

Dave Tosti (Pax217) – Heaven to Earth (Featuring Jeff Schneeweis)
| Tags : Dave Tosti, Heaven to Earth, indie rock, Jeff Schneeweis, Number One Gun, Pax217, WorshipDave Tosti, frontman for Pax217 has released a new “solo” song titled “Heaven to Earth” that you can buy on iTunes right here. The song also features Jeff Schneeweis of Number One Gun.

Bigfoot Wallace – Songs for the Larva Promo
| Tags : Bigfoot Wallace, Experimental, indie rock, Songs for the LarvaCheck out this cool little promo video for the new Bigfoot Wallace album titled “Songs for the Larva”, below.
Jeff Schneeweis
| Tags : Closer Ep, indie rock, Jeff Schneeweis, Number One Gun, WorshipJeff Schneeweis (of Number One Gun) has released his debut solo worship ep titled “Closer” on iTunes. Stream the whole ep right here.

New Poor Old Lu Recording?
| Tags : Aaron Sprinkle, alt-rock, indie rock, jesse sprinkle, Poor Old Lu, The Great Unwound[Update: Poor Old Lu have posted up a "Teaser" of the new song titled "The Great Unwound" which you can hear below.] I got word from Jesse Sprinkle himself that the Poor Old Lu guys got together again to record one new song for Jesse’s “Paradise Uganda” benefit album. You can find out more info about Paradise Uganda right here. This is the band where Aaron Sprinkle and Jesse Sprinkle each got their start. You probably already recognize those two names, right?

Stream : Jeff Schneeweis – “Closer” Ep Stream
| Tags : Closer Ep, indie rock, Jeff Schneeweis, Number One Gun, Worship[Update: unfortunately the stream stopped responding so they have now taken it down and are encouraging people to listen on myspace, links below] We are offering an exclusive stream of Jeff Schneeweis (Number One Gun) new “worship” ep titled “Closer” right here on IVM. Just click right here to listen to all these great tracks and comment with your thoughts. The ep will be up on iTunes February 26th.

Check Out: Over the Ocean
| Tags : Aruging Philosophies, Be Given to the Soil, Experimental, indie rock, Mae, Over the Ocean, Riverbed, Spartan RecordsCheck out the sounds of East Coast indie rock band, Over the Ocean. They are releasing a new album titled “Be Given to the Soil” on the newly formed label, Spartan Records. Pre-order the album on VINYL from Spartan right here. The label is run by John Frazier, a former Tooth & Nail Records employee. I think a ton of you are going to really dig this band so give them a listen.

Mike Mains & The Branches – Noises
| Tags : alt-rock, Calm Down Everything is Fine, indie rock, mike mains & the branches, Mike Mains and the BranchesCheck out the new song from Mike Mains and the Branches titled “Noises”, below. Fans of Weezer and House of Heroes will dig this song.


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