[So word on the streets is thatStavesacreare inches from a record deal. Details will be announced here as soon as they are finalized……

Did I tell you readers thatMXPXhave an album titled “Panic” that releases on June 7th?? I think so. You can stream the album in it’s entirety at PureVolume.comHmmm, I wonder who the next feature will be on? Who’d like to see a short Mxpx interview on this site?

Over and out for now but I might find news of importance a bit later. Check back for the continued updates and edits. Take care.
-Brandon

[One of the most promising new bands to hit the music scene happens to be a band by the name Chandelle. They were formerly from the island of Kauai in Hawaii. They just moved to Los Angeles, CA. and they need some booking assistance. If you’re in a band or friends of a band, be sure to contact these guys (and gals) at their website (click name above for direct link).

The band just posted up a few new tracks they’ve recorded and you can listen to them here:

Man Alive has just relaunched their website and it looks fantastic. Click here to check out the goodness that is Man Alive.

The Unfolding (formerly, Josiah) has posted up a brand new track on their MySpace page. Click Here to Listen.

Dismissed is recording a new ep in a few weeks at Love Juice Studios (Taking the good with the Bad, and “Self Titled” ep). It should be ready in a month and a track will be posted to this site shortly after. Stay tuned for more news on this amazing group. P.S. Dismissed are highly regarded as one of the most promising and talented group of musicians on the music scene front. Expect big things from them in 2005. If you’re a label just know that this band has the “It” factor down.

That’s all for now. Chuck (IVM News Reporter), I hope you feel better and have a smooth recovery from surgery! I’m getting closer to that dream Mustang I’ve been eyeing the past year. Hopefully just a few months more and it’ll be mine. Or not? I’ve certainly had the ever revolving lineup of accident prone and engine trouble vehicles. This time will be better right? Let’s hope so. Is any of this news related in the least most?Certainly not but I thought I’d drop in a few cents for the heck of it. I’m definitely fond of foolish blabbering. Anyway……….

[As if we didn't have enough Mxpx news as it is, I have some more to fill your bellies with!! Rock?

You can now stream the entire Mxpx “Panic” album on their PureVolume page, click here

You can pre-order the album with a Tshirt and Poster for just $22, click here to order.

[I had surgery to have my appendix taken out Saturday. I’ll probably be taking a lot of time to rest these next few weeks, so I won’t be updating the news. Pray for a speedy recovery. If you guys want to email me, that would be fun.

[View the E-card for the upcoming Mxpx album “Panic”, click here

Altar Boys are reforming to play a special show with The Choir, Undercover, and Crumbacher on August 19th at Mariners Church in Irvine, CA. Details from the Altar Boys website:

“August 19, 2005 at Mariners Church in Irvine, CA.

Undercover, The Choir, Altar Boys, and Crumbacher to perform.

Twenty years ago, in 1985, Broken Records saw the release of albums by four trendsetting alternative bands who would forever change the face of Christian Music. Long before Switchfoot, Underoath, Third Day, and Skillet, these artists were stretching the limits placed on them by an industry seemingly unable to move forward. They broke through, broke out, and ripped apart the standards that are to this day, still being BROKEN.

Take Two Productions is pleased to present a concert event featuring the best alternative Christian bands from the 1980s. With Undercover, The Choir, Altar Boys, Crumbacher, and special guests 441.”

Concert to be held at:
Mariners Church
5001 Newport Coast Dr.
Irvine, CA 92603
949-854-7600
Mariners Church Website

Check out new songs from the upcoming THE KIRBY/BLUEPRINT CAR CRASH Split release. You can hear one track from both bands
streaming at the Doll House MySpace page-click here

Doll House Records is also up on MySpace now, click here.

We have a few recent Downloads available (see right side of this site) You can also find about 100 more of these free downloads by clicking on “Forums” and then scrolling down to either “Hot Downloads” or “ClassicTrax”. A ton of free tracks to choose from!

[Dave Arthur, singer and guitarist for the southern California band-DISMISSED, recorded singing tracks on three of the new As I Lay Dyingsongs. You’ll find these songs on their upcoming full length “Shadows of Security” to be released on June 14th through Metal Blade Records. Now let’s just hope As I Lay Dying repays the favor by at least taking Dismissed on tour……Dismissed will be playing Sonshine Festival and they’ll be playing a show with Dogwood TONIGHT in Downey, CA.!!!

Anthony of NEXT IN LINE just informed me that his band is on indefinite hiatus. He currently does studio work or can be found working with such artists as Gwen Stefani, The Used, Story of the Year, Alicia Keys, Jack Johnson, and will be tracking songs from NIN and Mariah Carey at the MTV VMAs…..

Wow, Mxpx linked us up on their site! Nice!

more news as it happens……….

[With first-week sales of 3,083 The Rocket Summer’s sophomore release “Hello, Good Friend” debuted at #7 on this week’s Billboard’s Alternative New Artist Chart.

Tooth & Nail will be releasing Thousand Foot Krutch’s new album “The Art of Breaking” on July 19th.

Harvest Earth has signed The Hope of Change.

Yellow Second has a new drummer, Sammy Sharon, from Springfield, Missouri.

Disciple has a new website.

Falling Into Place has signed with Word of Mouth Records.

The Life (formerly Noise Ratchet) have their new site up.

August Burns Red has officially signed with Solid State Records. They plan to start recording their debut full-length early this Summer in Nashville.

Haste the Day’s title track off their upcoming album “When Everything Falls” is a featured download at absolutepunk.

[We have two new albums in the store from the bands Knockout Kings and My Son My Executioner. Plus we still have recent distro titles from: Anthym, Death is Not Welcome Here, Sides of the North, Roosevelts, Adelaide, and more....
Click Here to enter the Webstore

[I have posted up three new tracks on MySpace plus the famous Dismissed "Untitled" track. Listen to all four bands by clicking here….

I have finally written another review, first one in a while. One of my favorite bands of all time, Mxpx, gets the Brandon review treatment. Read it and get those wallets ready for June 7th…….

[ Anberlin’s video for “A Day Late” is done! You should start seeing it pop up in a couple weeks.

Mortal Treason’s upcoming album “Sunrise Over a Sea of Blood” is finally finished and hits stores on July 19th.

Slow Coming Day is currently in the studio recording demos for their new album.

Sullivan is heading to the studio this week with producer Matt Goldman to start recording their full-length for Tooth and Nail Records.

Last Tuesday’s new album “Resolve” is in stores today. You can stream the entire album here.

Mumsdollar has won the Cornerstone New Band Showcase.

Go here to see the artwork for the new Becoming the Archetype album.

[A new song from The Hotshot Freight Train has been posted on MySpace,click here.

New Dismissed Show: (Southern California)
Dogwood, Dismissed, With Hopes Last Breath, The Briefcases, and more…

May 27th Audiomania
Downey First Baptist Church
8348 East Third St., Downey, CA 90241a
1: Merge onto I-5 N toward LOS ANGELES. 2: Take the IMPERIAL HWY exit toward PIONEER BLVD. 0.1 3: Turn LEFT onto IMPERIAL HWY. 0.6 miles 4: Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto FIRESTONE BLVD. 2.9 miles 5: Turn RIGHT onto DOWNEY AVE. 0.1 miles 6: Turn RIGHT onto 3RD ST.
The band has updated the news on their website also, click above.

Cut Shallow is heading out on their first national tour, click here for the dates.

You really need to check this band out:
QUICK AND THE DEAD

More news later today………..

[ Relient K has posted a new song “Apathetic” on their purevolume Relient K. The song will appear on the vinyl release of “mmhmm” from Mono Vs Stereo

John Brehm (formerly of Monday in London) has joined Dead Poetic as their new bassist. Visit their website for the full update and new photo of the band.

The Evan Anthem has posted a new song “Zero’s And Three’s” from their upcoming album “Sens” on PureVolume

Chasing Victory will be hitting the studio in June in Nashville to record their first full length album which is set to release in October 2005.

New Terminal song “Maps”, has been posted click here

“The Black Friday Tour” has an e-card.

I’m sorry for my lack of updates.

[In addition to the new Audioslave album, another band has an album due out tomorrow! Who is it? LAST TUESDAY

Last Tuesday “Resolve” Releases Tomorrow May 24th on Mono Vs Stereo
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Buy Album

Here is some shameless self promotion:
We have some recent additions in our Webstore from the bands Adelaide, Roosevelts, Sides of the North, Death is Not Welcome Here. Plus we have all of the IVM CDs at just $3ea. Buy Albums Here.

Brave the Broadcast have a show coming up on June 18th at The Coach House in San Juan Capistrano with Apluse.
Click Here for more info.

The guys in Anthym need some help. They are looking for a commited lead vocalist who has a pretty good range. If you can locate to Southern California and are committed to being in a full time touring band then please email Jared: jareddmitchell@yahoo.com You can find more info about Anthym by clicking here.(New name)

I was informed of this great new band from Northern California. Check them out now: QUICK AND THE DEAD

Our pursuit of a national identification system draws close each passing day. The government is passing laws this very moment without our consent and we really have no choice about it. It’s all in the pursuit of “national security” blah blah blah whatever. Read some recent news posted atVeriChip’s website and you’ll get an idea at what sort of government sponsored ideas are ahead of us…..

My rant of the day:
Promoting PETA doesn’t make your band any more desirable nor does it produce excess album sales. So my advice? Quit it! There are far more worthy causes out there to support than PETA. The thousands dying all across this world are a testament to the many causes that COULD be supported. Global Hunger, AIDS, Suicide Prevention, Pro-life, Cancer Treatments, etc etc etc! I know (some) labels that are supporting PETA to ensure a rapidly expanding fanbase but that doesn’t mean I have to agree with it, and I don’t. “People” need to expand their horizons for means of promotions without sinking to new lows. That’s my rant…….

[Mxpx has updated their MySpace page with two new tracks, tour dates, pics, and more... Click Here to check it out.

[We are holding another contest. This time it is for the band SIDES OF THE NORTH. 5 winners will receive signed Sides of the North "The Incurable Romantic" cds plus a free sticker. All you have to do is sign up below with your email address and we'll enter you. If you already signed up in the past it's okay, you can enter again by emailing brandon@indievisionmusic.com and let me know why you are interested in this band.
Listen to Sides of the North right here!

[E3, the world’s biggest video game and electronics expo has been going on in Los Angeles the past few days. The convention features some of the hottest new games and gadgets that are to be released and showcased. One of the big games to be hyped at this show is the upcoming KING KONG gamebased on the film of the same name (produced/directed by Peter Jackson). Unfortunately I couldn’t be there, yeah I wish. Anyway…

One of the gadgets at this show is apparently a remote control “Mario Kart” complete with banannas and little mushrooms. ha ha.

You can now view an official trailer of The Chronicles of Narnia film that Disney is releasing in December of this year, click here.

Here is a first hand look at the the new batmobilefrom the upcoming film, “Batman Begins”. Hey, I’m still a fan of the first Batman movie with Michael Keaton.

If you’re looking to pick up the guitar for the first time, why not try out the “transparent” kiddie model . Complete with a built in speaker. Nice.

Wal Mart has decided to end it’s online rental system and instead direct customers to the much more efficient NETFLIX. Customers will be given the chance to sign up with Netflix for the same cost as their Wal Mart subscriptions . Netflix customers will now be given the option of buying DVDs online through Wal Mart. Yay?

You can pre-order the new Life in Your Way album from Indianola Records

Check these bands out:
Aembience
Hollowell
Cavil at Rest
Transistor Radio

[The Unfolding (Formerly Josiah) has a new track up on their MySpace titled “Way to Go Champ” and it is newly mastered. We should have a full mp3 from the band very soon on this site.

Farewell Rosaline is a relatively new band from Southern California. Their track on MySpace is lofi but the band is working on their first cd soon. I saw them live and they are superb.

Cut Shallow has a new track up on MySpace,click here.

Olivia (The Band) is playing Cornerstone Festival. Yay! The band is also on tour this summer so don’t miss it. They recently shot a video for “Saturday” which should be added to video networks nationwide soon. The band released their debut “Self Titled” album in January on Essential Records.

The band Mainstay , has signed with Tooth & Nail/BEC Recordings.

These unsigned bands are playing Tooth and Nail day at Cornerstone:
August Burns Red and Spitfire. Hmmmm…

The Echoing Green are good and should be a lead in for this latest New Wave Revival……..

Go buy Starflyer 59 “Talking Voice vs. Singing Voice” now!! You can find the album at national Best Buy retailers.

In related news… Tooth and Nail is re-releasing both “Silver” and “Gold” albums from Starflyer59 on June 28th. “Silver” will include the out of print “She’s the Queen” ep as extra tracks. “Gold” will include the “Le Vainquerer” ep as extra tracks. Both are re-mastered as well. T&N should re-master the two Unashamed records and package them together. That’s be nice. Or howabout re-mastering the Plankeye records? Or howabout, oh nevermind…

The OC Supertones have announced their final show on October 8th here in Orange County. This is the band’s last year together and their final tour is this summer. Say your farewells and goodbyes…1995-2005 Go pick up “Revenge of the…” which was released last year, it’s a great record.

[Wow, the news is looking weird.

Terminal has posted a new song titled “Watching, Wasting, Waiting” on their purevolume page.

Blindside will be headlining the Black Friday Tour with supporting acts Showbread and The Showdown. The tour will last from June 22 through the end of July.

Fighting the Fall has posted two songs from their new album “Last Wish For A Dying World” on purevolume.

[Howdy, here are some news nuggets for your mid week day:

Star Wars Episode III releases at midnight tonight. I can’t believe it, but at home in Aliso Viejo, CA. there is a 22 screen mega-theater with a ton of people camped out!! I’ve never seen it here before. Wow! I’ll be seeing it on Friday.

Remember Pennylane? Well the band recently broke up and they have a few farewell shows lined up for Hawaii this summer. Good news: This isn’t the last you’ll hear from them. Former member and frontman David Tamaoka, has has been playing a few local acoustic sets around Hawaii with his friends. They have recorded one of the tracks “Dream Now”. The track is up on the Pennylane MySpace page and you can find it by clicking here…

MXPX is releasing “Panic” on June 7th through Side One Dummy. The band’s current single “Heard that Sound” is #7 on the KROQ (Los Angeles, CA.) most played list. Look for this single to be added to more national stations within the month. The band recently finished their video for the single here in Los Angeles! I’m sure you’ll see it on Fuse very soon. I have the album and it is ten times better than “Before and Everything After” most of you long time fans will be happy with this one!

The second full length from pop-punkers, MAKESHIFT3, is scheduled to hit stores on June 7th on New School Records. The album is titled “Flourescent Black”. You can buy it early by visiting Interpunk.com

Most of you are already aware of this but for those who aren’t, Chuck conducted a short interview with the guys in Terminal and it’s now up on our site. Either click above next to the band feature or click on “Forum” then click on “Interviews”.

Waking Ashland released their full length debut “Composure” last week on Tooth and Nail Records. What do you all think of it? Comment in the forums.

Haste the Day has a new track up on MySpace from their forthcoming full length. You can find it here. “When Everything Falls” in stores on June 28th!

Last Tuesday is unleashing their third full length “Resolve” on the masses May 24th. I encourage all of you fans of punk rock to definitely pick it up.
I have this album and it’s the goodness!

Dismissed are still together. They have a show lined up with Dogwood (Click Here) and are playing the Sonshine Festival again this year. FYI: The band doesn’t update their site any longer. Visit MySpace for the latest in info.

The Hot Shot Freight Train are releasing their debut ep “We are the…” on May 20th at one of their shows. We will have copies of it soon in the webstore. This band features three former members of Joey’s Loss.

Bleeding Martyr has self released their new cd “Burial Suits Don’t Come With Pockets”. Look for tour dates from the band soon…

One of my favorite new bands, Fireflight, has an ep out which you can buy from their website, here. The band is playing Cornerstone Festival this year so you better watch them. Again, I am not attending this fest. Wow this makes like 10 years I’ve missed my opportunity Cornerstone, please come to California next year, you won’t be sorry you did.

That’s it for news today. Thanks for visiting and lending your eyes to our crazy and somewhat current, site. Hope you enjoy. Peace in Jesus.

[Finally it appears our site has returned to a somewhat working order. Our news section is seemingly okay as are all of the forum sections. You will notice that you can't access the forums directly by clicking on "forum" but the articles/reviews/downloads/interviews etc that are tied in through it, are working just fine. So yes, you can post on the forums but only through the categories listed at the top. We should have it back to full functionality within a day or so. You'll also notice that our news section isn't completely up to date and it seems as though we are missing a week or more of news. Well that is true but at least we are lucky enough just to get the elements of our site back which is most important. Chuck and I will be catching up on news the next few days so watch out!!

Thanks to all for your support and patience (those who read this zine ;), we hope you enjoy IndieVisionMusic.com and we’ll keep bringing you the latest…

-BrandonJones
Editor/Owner

Star Wars Episode III….THURSDAY!!! Don’t forget!!

[ Tooth & Nail’s Eager Seas have pushed back the release of their debut album titled “People Like People” from June 7th to August 16th.

Copeland plans to film a video for “Pin Your Wings” on May 6th.

P.O.D. wants to get Korn frontman Jonathan Davis, B Real of Cypress Hill, and Gwen Stefani on their new album. Read more here.

Waking Ashland has posted two new songs “Silhouettes” and “Overjoyed” on their purevolume page.

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[As you can see this morning, we have yet again another new featured band. The band is ADELAIDE and since I received their record over a month ago, it has been on constant play. I believe this is one of the most talented new bands to hit the music scene this year and I would like all of you to give them a chance. However, we are doing something unique with this feature. I have decided to do a split week with another band, so you’ll only see this feature up for 4 days and then a new one will be posted. I know it’s strange but it’ll work out great in the end. Plus it keeps our site fresh, am I not right? ha. All of our continuing features will last one week each starting next Tuesday! I’d like to personally thank HOUSE OF HEROES, our last featured band for putting out such a great record and I encourage all of you to continue supporting these guys!

For now enjoy and drop a line or two in the forums!
God Bless,
Brandon

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[For those of you in the Southern California area...DOGWOOD has just posted up a few new shows on their MySpace page. Click Here for the Dates.

Olivia (the band) just plain rocks, period. Good band. Well I have some news for you regarding the band. They have just finished up a video for their next single “Saturday”. You can view the video on the band’s website and sign up for their newsletter. In addition, you can also buy the cd direct from the band, click here

Click Here to Launch the Olivia Video E-Card

News from The Hotshot Freight Train …
“Our EP is currently being mastered at Treelady Studios in PA. We hope to have it back in time to duplicate them in time for the May 20th show at Old City Java. Keep checking back to preview some of the new songs which should be up in the next week or so. We think everyone will enjoy it. Hope to see everyone at the shows!!”

[Still Remains are releasing their debut full length tomorrow on Roadrunner Records. Go out and buy it.

Click Here to check out the E-Card for the album and listen to new tracks!

Still Remains “Of Love and Lunacy” In Stores nationwide tomorrow, May 3rd!

Remember the band JOSIAH? Well they changed their name to THE UNFOLDING and have posted a brand new track on their MySpace. The song is “Unmastered” but you get the general idea. Good stuff. Click here to check it out.

To all of our Hawaii Fans:
Pennylane says farewell with a few last shows in the state of Hawaii. Check out the dates by clicking here. A few more shows will be added so keep checking back. Farewell to a great band.

Cut Shallow has a new track titled “Dead Ends” up on their MySpace page. Click here to listen.

Check out Spoken

[We are throwing an exclusive House of Heroes contest. The grand prize winner will get a House of Heroes package including the cd, a shirt, and stickers....Two other winners will receive a package of their full length cd and some stickers. What do you have to do? Well just sign up for our newsletter below and you will be automatically entered to win. Winners will be announced in one week. ***By signing up, you will be added to the House of Heroes mailing list to receive future info on the band.

Sign Up Here for the HOH Contest:

Check out the band ALICO, click here