Tag Archives: Rock
Beta State
| Tags : alt-rock, Beta State, Friendship, RockSan Francisco quartet, Beta State, have announced that they will be releasing a new full-length album, #FRIENDSHIP, on May 21st. The deluxe album includes ten original tracks, one cover and nine remixes. Previously featured on Fuse TV, San Francisco’s Live 105, and hit television shows such as MTV’s Road Rules Challenge: Rivals and E!Networks’ Keeping up With The Kardashians, Beta State’s unique ambient pop rock combines the hard-hitting rock of 30 Seconds To Mars and Jimmy Eat World…

Review : David Crowder Band – All This For a King: The Essential Collection
| Tags : all this for a king, ccm, crowder, david crowder band, praise, Rock, sixsteps records, Sparrow Records, the digital ageDavid Crowder Band release their first album since they broke up in 2012 next week (21st May), a Greatest hits collection with 13 of their hits plus one new song from Crowder’s debut solo album later on during the year. Check out the review.

Review : John Gold – Arthur Unknown
| Tags : arthur unknown, florida, folk, john gold, RockThe Floridian pushes the boundaries of his energetic indie folk sound as far as he can…

Lyric Video : The Almost – I’m Down
| Tags : Fear Inside Our Bones, i'm down, Rock, the almost, videoThe Almost have released a lyric video for “I’m Down” the first single from the band’s upcoming album, titled Fear Inside Our Bones. The album will release June 11th via Tooth & Nail. Check the track out below & pre-order here.

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”.

Before Their Eyes Plans Final Release(s), Former Members Start Gentlemen Roosevelt
| Tags : before their eyes, Gentlemen Roosevelt, RockBefore Their Eyes are planning their final release which will be two eps. Former members are now in “Gentlemen Roosevelt“, check out their new music video for the song “High & Dry”, below. [Thanks Luke]

Ravenhill Release New Song, “Witches”
Ravenhill is streaming their new song ”Witches” from their upcoming album ”SOUL” on their new website. Listen to ”Witches” here [Thanks Dane]

Music Video : Southbound Fearing – Bad Dreams & Melodies
| Tags : Bad Dreams & Melodies, red cord records, Rock, southbound fearing, videoRed Cord Records have released Southbound Fearing’s new video for the track “Bad Dreams & Melodies”. Check it out below.

Five Iron Frenzy in Seattle and Portland
| Tags : Five Iron Frenzy, Punk, Rock, shows, Ska, tour datesFive Iron Frenzy have added a few dates for a West Coast run in August. August 9th in Portland at Wonder Ballroom and August 10th in Seattle at Showbox. Any of our readers going to a show or two of Five Iron Frenzy this summer?

New CUSH Album Free For A Limited Time
| Tags : Alternative, CUSH, L.S.U, Michael Knott, Rock, SP3CUSH has just released their third “Spirituals” EP, SP3.It’s available for free on their bandcamp for the next three days, or until they reach 500 downloads, so you better grab yours quick.

Paper Route On Noisetrade
| Tags : Alternative, Noisetrade, paper route, peace of wild things, RockPaper Route have put their latest album, The Peace of Wild Things, on Noisetrade for a limited time. If you didn’t purchase this album when it came out, then do yourself a favor & check out the widget below.

Lyric Video : Vocal Few – Wild I Am
| Tags : folk, Matt McDonald, Rock, The Classic Crime, Vocal FewVocal Few released a lyric video for their song “Wild I Am,” from their upcoming EP Tall Trees. Check it out below.

Review : Carlos Whittaker – Fight
| Tags : carlos whittaker, ccm, fight, pop rock, praise, Rock, the paradigm collectiveWorship-rock artist Carlos Whittaker has released his brand-new 2013 album ‘Fight’, featuring the hit song ‘New Song’ as well as the enjoyable title track. Check out the review.

Music Video : Family Force 5 – Chainsaw (ft. Tedashii)
| Tags : dance, Family Force 5, Hip Hop, Rock, tedashiiFamily Force 5 have debuted their new music video for the updated version of “Chainsaw”. The track also features a guest spot from Reach Records’ artist Tedashii. Check it out below & purchase the song at all digital outlets.

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]

Review : Attalus – Gospel Hymns Vol. 1
| Tags : Alternative, Attalus, Gospel Hymns Vol. 1, indie, Rock, WorshipCheck out this incredible new album by Attalus. Here’s the review.

Lyric Video : Shine Bright Baby – Beautiful Love
| Tags : bec recordings, Dreamers, pop, Rock, Shine Bright BabyShine Bright Baby have a lyric video up for their new song “Beautiful Love” from the album “Dreamers” due to release in July on BEC Recordings. Check it out below.

The Civil Wars to Release New Album
| Tags : alt-folk, Columbia Records, folk, Rock, Sensibility Music, the civil warsThe Civil Wars will release a new “Self Titled” album late summer on Sensibility Music/Columbia Records. For more info the group including release info, click here.

Green River Ordinance “Chasing Down the Wind” Ep Coming June 18th
| Tags : alt-rock, Chasing Down the Wind, Green River Ordinance, RockGreen River Ordinance has a new ep titled “Chasing Down the Wind” which will release on June 18th. You can watch a little promo video for it, below.

Music Video : The Classic Crime – What I’d Give Up
| Tags : alt-rock, Phoenix, Rock, The Classic Crime, What I'd Give UpThe Classic Crime put together a fun music video for their song ”What I’d Give Up” using an iPhone 5 while on tour in Las Vegas.

Vocal Few Release “Tall Trees” Sampler
| Tags : folk, Matt McDonald, Rock, tall trees, The Classic Crime, Vocal FewVocal Few (Matt McDonald of The Classic Crime and his wife) have released a video sampler of their upcoming EP, “Tall Trees,” which is out on May 21. Check it out below.

FrenzyCon This August With Five Iron Frenzy in Denver, Colorado
| Tags : Denver, FIF, Five Iron Frenzy, FrenzyCon, Punk, Rock, SkaFive Iron Frenzy will be playing a special event this August in Denver, Colorado catered especially to fans of the group called “FrenzyCon”. Similar to ComicCon except with Five Iron Frenzy nerds ;) I say that sarcastically and no insult to FIF fans, I’m one myself. So check out FrenzyCon right here and get the party started this August in Denver.

Review : Nonparell – Heaven Come Down
| Tags : Come and Live, heaven come down, indie, nonparell, pop, praise, RockCome and Live artists Nonparell have released their 2012 album, Heaven Come Down. Check out the review.

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.

Music Video : John Ball – On My Own (Acoustic)
| Tags : acoustic, John Ball, On My Own, RockCheck out this sweet acoustic video from John Ball for his new song “On My Own”.

Review : Elizabeth South – I Love You
| Tags : ccm, Country, elizabeth south, i love you, pop, RockIndependent artist and full-time elementary school teacher Elizabeth South has released her new album ‘I Love You’ in February 2013. Here is the review.

Review : Judah & The Lion – Sweet Tennessee
| Tags : folk, Judah & the Lion, Rock, Sweet Tennessee, WorshipJudah & The Lion’s sophomore EP Sweet Tennesse is stellar, here’s the review.

Review : Two or Three – Resolve
Check out the review of Two or Three’s debut release, Resolve.

Is Day of Fire Up To Something?
Is Day of Fire up to something? [Thanks to all the people who submitted this news].

One Star Story Makes Return….
| Tags : alt-rock, home, One Star Story, Rock, StorylineOne Star Story marks their return with a new, free 3 song ep “Home” via NoiseTrade. Check out the songs/download, below.

Pre-Order Packages for The Almost
| Tags : Rock, the almost, The Fear Inside Our Bones, Tooth & NailThe Almost has just posted a bunch of really cool pre-order packages for their new album “The Fear Inside Our Bones” right here. Yes, it will be on vinyl!! So I guess with the 50′s greaser thing, it’s the mid-90s all over again ;)

A Bright Sky “Reinventing Yourself” Ep Now Available on iTunes
| Tags : A Bright Sky, Emo, Forgotten Arrival, pop-punk, Reinventing Yourself, RockA Bright Sky, a band that has received much hype by yours truly has just released their debut ep “Reinventing Yourself” via iTunes right here. Please check it out, write a review, and leave a comment on the band’s facebook page with your thoughts. For fans of: Name Taken, Finch, A New Found Glory, Rufio, Forgotten Arrival.

Pre-Order Vocal Few “Tall Trees” Ep
| Tags : folk, matt macdonald, Rock, The Classic Crime, Vocal FewVocal Few (Matt MacDonald of The Classic Crime) has a new ep titled “Tall Trees” that is due to release on May 21st. Pre-order in a few different formats right here. Listen to a new song, below.

Music Video : Twenty One Pilots – Car Radio
| Tags : Car Radio, pop, Rock, Twenty One Pilots, VesselCheck out the brand new Twenty One Pilots music video for their song “Car Radio”, from the band’s debut album Vessels.

Review : This City Awaits – …said the liar
| Tags : hard rock, red cord records, Rock, Said the Liar, this city awaitsThis City Awaits will unveil their newest album “…said the lair” on April 23, 2013. The album features sure to be hits, such as “This Darkness,” “White Ambulance,” and “Dead and Gone.” Check out the review here.

Everfound Sign With Word, to Release New Album in July
Everfound, a band of 4 Russian brothers and a group we’ve covered for a long while here at IVM, have signed with Word Entertainment. You can read the full press release here and pick up the group’s new single on iTunes/Amazon.

Judah & The Lion Release New Ep
| Tags : alt-folk, folk, Judah & the Lion, Rock, Sweet TennesseeJudah & The Lion have released a new ep titled “Sweet Tennessee” that’s available through all digital networks. Stream the songs right here on Soundcloud. Fans of Mumford and Sons, The Avett Brothers, The Civil Wars, and The Last Bison will be pleased with this music.

Skillet “American Noise” Now Available
Skillet’s new single, “American Noise”, is now available for purchase on iTunes. You can listen to it on YouTube but it’s not the official “stream” (yet) so I’m not going to post it. Enjoy!




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