[The designer of this site, David Mcdonald, has put together his own zine (called Watching Red) and you can check it out here.

I forgot to mention this earlier but the band STAPLE released their sophmore record “Of Truth and Reconciliation” yesterday. Check the band out here. Buy the record here. In addition, the band Becoming the Archetype released their debut full length on Solid State Records, yesterday.

According to Absolute Punk.net , Underoath are recording a new album this winter.

[It's unfortunate the circumstances that surround the people of LA, MS, and AL. There are people dying and others suffering. You can do your part to help bydonating here

On a side note, the “Christian Market” targeted PETA ad sickens me. Yeah, tossing bible verses in with your propaganda really helps sell the cause doesn’t it? Helping animals is one thing but pouring out guilt upon those that choose to eat meat is another. Why don’t certain magazines focus their attention upon the ASPCA, Humane Societies, and local animal shelters instead?

Read this in depth interview with the band Waking Ashland at HMmagazine.com

Check out and add Affix Bayonets to your friends list.

Check out The June Echo featuring former Incomplete member, Terry Burton.

[ Beloved is planning on releasing a DVD titled “Kiss It Goodbye” later this Fall with footage from the band’s final show, plus videos and behind-the-scenes action!

[I am simply floored by the new Man Alive record. Not since the start of this year has a record so impressed me as this one clearly has. Addictive harmonies, sing a long chants, Soaring melodies and one hit after another. This explosive Militia Group debut will have a fan made out of each of you very soon. Go pick up Man Alive “Open Surgery” in stores nationwide on September 6th. Yeah, of course they’ll be our next feature, like it wasn’t any more obvious

[ Spoken “Last Chance to Breathe” is now available in stores nationwide. Buy Spoken Buy Spoken Buy Spoken Buy Spoken and lastly, BUY SPOKEN!

Listen to a new Project 86 track here

NODES OF RANVIER PRE-ORDER AND FREE T-SHIRT
Head on over to Tower Records and pre-order the new Nodes Of Ranvier “The Years To Come” CD and get a free Nodes Of Ranvier limited edition T-Shirt! “>Click here to order

Check out these two bands:
Spacepilot
Heros Die Trying

[ Showbread will be demoing some of their new music in the studio next month.

Spoken has launched their new website.

Blindside’s new album “The Great Depression” has sold over 12,000 units in it’s first week of release.

[Facedown has announced it's Fest for the East coast. November 5 and 6th, the fest will be held in Annapolis, Maryland at the Knights of Columbus. Two nights of music and 15 bands total. Check back at Facedown's site for the upcoming Facedown Fest Site.

In other Facedown news, No Innocent Victim will be doing cd release shows for the new record “To Burn Again” November 18th-20th. Bloodlined Calligraphy, Inked In Blood, and Nodes of Ranvier will be joining them.

Read more

[Spoken "Last Chance to Breathe" Releases tomorrow August 30th

[The Juliana Theory has a new website.

Kids in the Way’s new video “Apparitions Of Melody” is now being played on video reels at select stores across the country. Some of those stores include Best Buy, JC Penny, Wet Seal and Journeys.

[Bands to check out:
Farsighted
Silence Through Injustice
The Dying Effect

[Yellow Second has called it quits. The band starts their farewell tour tomorrow.

Spoken has a new e-card promoting their upcoming album “Last Chance to Breathe”. Check it out.

[Check out the band The Rosemary Reach. They are pretty rad.

Also, check out Spur 58. Probably the best praise music I have ever heard. All indie rock fans take note.

Also, if you like indie rock, check out Deas Vail. Another quality band.

[Mxpx will be on tour with Relient K and Rufio this fall. Sadly Mxpx are the supporting band. I would say more but I’d rather keep my mouth shut. Make sure to catch the tour when it hits your town this fall.

Everyone go listen to Maylene and the Sons of Disaster!! PureVolume page and MySpace page

[The Rocket Summer has a new website.

You can see all three album covers of Demon Hunter’s upcoming album “The Triptych” on their website.

Nodes of Ranvier has posted two songs from their new album “The Years to Come” on their purevolume page.

Society’s Finest will be entering the studio this December to start recording a new album for Hand of Hope Records.

[From RockforLife.org :
Pro-life Memorial Day
October 3rd 2005

So what can you do on Pro-life Memorial Day (Oct. 3) to remember the innocent lives lost to abortion? Here are three ideas:

1. Gather for prayer at the flagpole before school starts
2. Stand PEACEFULLY at your local Planned Parenthood abortion mill or other abortion business
3. Arrange a candlelight vigil at some common gathering area (like a public park). Join together from 7:30-8:30 p.m. your local time.

[Hey all!
Kids in the Way has a new video and a link to an interview on their website. (Thanks to JesusFreakHideout.com)

Leigh Nash of Sixpence None the Richer fame now has a solo project, if you like Sixpence, support her, or just support her if you like solo artists, she is an excellent singer! (Thanks to JesusFreakHideout.com)

Skillet is writing new music, expect a new CD sometime in the future. (Thanks to JesusFreakHideout.com)

For the Day of Redemption has new music up on PureVolume (Thanks to bandsonfire.com)

Spoken has new music up from the new CD, interested in the CD, take a listen.

Christafari, Christian Reggae, is back

News at random: Everyone knows Jessica Simpson as (insert comment here) a “pop diva” of sorts, but what many didn’t know is that she once had a Christian CD out before she had even signed to a major label.

God Bless!
Len

[Only 6 days until the release of Spoken "Last Chance to Breathe". Make sure to buy this album on August 30th and support the band.

Our news section is on a brief hiatus. I’m busy (really busy) here at work and have nothing new to share with you. I wish I did but I’m news-lacking this week. Stay tuned because one of our news posters will update hopefully soon.

On a side note, we are holding a new contest for a compilation put out by Word of Mouth Records. It features a bunch of really cool music from a wide range of bands such as Adelaide, Roosevelts, Moneen, Sides of the North, Down to Earth Approach, Mending Point and more. As with past contests, all you have to do to enter is click on my name and send me an email: brandon@indievisionmusic.com Even if you signed up in the past, you are still welcome to sign up again for this contest. Who knows maybe you’ll win? A free button and sticker comes to the winner plus the cd.

[Our news guy Chuck recently interviewed the band Emery. You can read that by clicking here .

From Buzzgrinder.com :
Apparently four members of the band Terminal have stepped down leaving just the lead singer to carry on with the band name.

Albums are on the way into the store from: Fireflight, The Reception, Every New Day, Dear Augustine. Make sure to pick one up when they become available. Any independent bands that might be reading this, make sure to email me about carrying your product. Christian Artists only please.

[Another band link for those of you into HARDCORE:
Azariahs Prayer .

[Hello, this war correspondent Cory Simpson for IVM News. This weekend (August 19th and 20th 2005) was quite a battle. Precipitation wasn't a factor this year but blazing heat made the mountain a tough opponent. Friday night a gentle breeze was in the air but wouldn't be felt as the pit flared up for Pillar. But I'm ahead of myself. Before Pillar closed the night The Myriad, Me Without You and Blindside warmed up the crowd. All the bands did an excellent job especially Blindside, who actually got to play after being rained out for years. They pulled out King of the Closet from their c.d. A Thought Crushed My Mind and had Josh Dies of Showbread for guest vocals.
But in the pit for Pillar is when things really got good. The pit action was your standard rock’n'roll jump into each other fest but eventually became a coalition of circle pits and hardcore dancing thanks to some awesome hardcore kids who wanted more than to just jump on each other.

Saturday is when the battle really heated up. They blazing heat made everyone a little tired but when Stretch Arm Strong hit the HM Stage after lunch time everyone was ready for a good time. The circle pits flared and the hardcore dancing was awesome. Fists were in the air. Windmills, floor punches, and spin kicks were everywhere. However, everyone was there for each other; when ever someone fell 6 hands would go to down to pick them back up. Sing-a-longs were a must and Stretch definitely was the climax of the HM stage IMO.

5 P.M.: Having an hour and a half of downtime I went back to car to get a much needed nap in the AC. As soon as 5 rolled around it was back to the Rock For Life Stage to support the well deserved band xLookingForwardx. Though the stage was humble; the small crowd was close together and knew every word to the songs and we all danced and sang along.

9:50 P.M.: After seemed like an eternity of sound checks, Relient K got on stage and started their set. The usual pitters weren’t there and it was set of new people that just wanted to run into each other. Attempts at circle pits were made by the few of us left but the insurgents (mainly 14 year old girls and kids decked out in Disturbed and God Smack gear) fought back and eventually won. Relient K mainly played stuff from MMHMM and Two Lefts Don’t Make a Right… and made use of their keyboard and banjo.

That is all for now, more news at 11.

[I'll repeat another earlier news post about this band:
The Reception. Listen to them, they’re a great unsigned act.

Check out the new Man Alive E-Card . Man Alive “Open Surgery” will release on September 6th through The Militia Group.

[On Monday, August 22nd a brand new Project 86 song will be posted on the band’s purevolume page.

[Welp, I'm in class right now... not paying attention, so I'll update the news!

Transition has signed with Floodgate Records. The band will record their debut for the label in early 2006.

Fighting the Fall is breaking up. They are playing their last show tomorrow in Guelph, ON…Canada.

[Sad news to report, it appears that Forgotten Arrival have broken up. So of the former Indie Vision Music bands only two remain-- Dismissed, and The Unfolding (formerly Josiah). You can check out the two bands by clicking on their names. Speaking of The Unfolding, they have quite an impressive list of shows and they’re out there working hard. Make sure to support these guys. Next in Line are on an indefinite hiatus.

CDs from The Reception and Fireflight will be for sale in the STORE very soon. Make sure to pick up an album or two. (Click on IVM STORE at the top of this website to enter).

Just 10 more days till Spoken “Last Chance to Breathe” releases!

[We are holding another contest yet again! This time it's another cd from Word of Mouth Records entitled "How The East Was One" Compilation Vol. 1. It features both Christian and General Market bands like: Down to Earth Approach, Moneen, Long Since Forgotten, Mending Point, Sides of the North, Adelaide, Falling Into Place, Roosevelts, Caraway, Fire When Ready, and more... All you have to do is click on my name again at the top of this news post and you'll be entered. Three winners will be chosen and they'll each get this fine cd.

For all you kids out there. Check out this band who started it all for Christian Alternative Music: The Choir

News from Buzzgrinder.com.

Reeve Oliver (featuring former Dogwood guitarist Sean O’donnell) have signed with Capitol Records.

The Elms have inked a deal with Universal

Dogwood wants you to vote for them on Punk Radio Cast. Click Here to Vote.

Scratch that….How about a FREE Online Compilation through Indie Vision Music? Would that be awesome or what? We’d get some artwork done, find 15-20 bands and put it together as Hearts Bleed Passion Vol. 2. It’d be offered free online. Does that sound cool or lame?

[Purple Door in two days guys. Be sure to go. Tickets cost 40 bucks now but it's well worth it. You can buy the tickets at the gate. Plenty of camping spots and hotels around the Ski Round Top Mountain. www.purpledoor.com

Also I’ve posted three new reviews including the long awaited Bloody Sunday review. Hooah!

[Bands/artists from other states, a wide variety of music, enjoy!

New Hampshire
Lost No More Eyes Open

Iowa
Coram Deo LastPlaceFirst Regal

Nebraska
After the Order Jared Jensen Right Lane Vacant No One of Consequence Tenth Hour Calling The Livingstons Zaneta Ready to Die Quarter to Seven

ALSO: Storm is heading out to New York to play a showcase of sorts on August 19th.

God Bless!
Len

[Well as you can see, we have a new feature. I chose to post up Spoken as the featured band because to be honest, I'm a big fan. I hope you'll all check out their music and support them by picking up the new record on August 30th. You can pre-order it now from the Tooth and Nail store.

[One of my favorite bands, Man Alive, have a new E-card. click here to view. “Open Surgery” will release on September 6th through The Militia Group.

Everyone drop what you’re doing and listen to this band The Reception. They’re unsigned and good.

Other Unsigned Acts:
Sever Your Ties
In Fair Verona
Plain As Day

Thrush. are putting the finishing touches on their brand new ep which will be finished by the end of August. Look for songs and/or cd available soon.

more news when I get bored…….Yay!

[We now haveBleeding Martyr cd’s available for purchase in the store. Click Here to Order. Cds are coming in soon from Fireflight. Mention any other unsigned bands that you’d like to see carried in our store and I’ll make sure to hook them up.

[Maylene and the Sons of Disaster which features former Underoath vocalist, Dallas Taylor, have officially signed with Mono Vs. Stereo. Their debut will be out October 25th. A very rock n’ roll influence, reminds me of Avenged Sevenfold, Eighteen Visions, and Alice in Chains. Thanks Buzzgrinder.com for the news.

[Stavesacre have officially signed with Abacus Recordings. Abacus is an imprint of Century Media Group and has worldwide distribution. Abacus recently signed The Juliana Theory and Ignite to a deal. The band will release “How to Live With a Curse” in early 2006.

MXPX are currently on a European tour. The tour ends ends in a few weeks then the band will head to Australia for a string of dates.

[Relevant Magazine has just launched their brand new website,check it out here

Olivia (the band) is currently on a nationwide tour, click here for dates In September, the band will embark on their first ever Australia tour. Support this band and their awesome ministry.

Relient K will be performing “Be My Escape” on TRL today, check it out.

Project 86 will be heading out on tour beginning September 23rd with Spoken, Mourning September, Number One Gun, and The Fold.

According to EagerSeas.net, their album was supposed to release today on Tooth and Nail Records. Hmmm…..

[Every New Daywill be touring with Bloody Sunday in September through
October. Check the band’s website here for dates.

Stardumb Clothing has a new site and new line of clothes available. These guys are awesome and I encourage everyone to check them out.

For a limited time if you order Spoken “Last Chance to Breathe” from Tower Records, you’ll get an autographed copy and free patch. Click Here to Order.

A brand new track from Inked in Bloodhas been posted up at PureVolume, click here.

[*We have a new download available from Thrush in the "Hot Downloads" section, just look to your right. The Too Bad Eugene/Craig's Brother/Next in Line spinoff band, Zeus to Jupiter, has now changed their name to THRUSH. They are located out of Santa Cruz, CA. You can listen to them here. You can also find them on MySpace

Check out this new band:
Farewell Rosaline