Check out this fun little lyric video for the great new song “What We Used To Do” from Grandpa Loves Rhinos. Song available on all digital networks and streaming sites now. New ep out this summer on IVM. Follow on Facebook and Twitter (@Gpalovesrhinos). Continued →

I have brought attention to this new show on HGTV called “Boise Boys” a few times in the past and now the first episode is ready to air on HGTV TONIGHT. Tune in to the channel at 11pm EST, 10pm CST to watch it. The show features former Esterlyn frontman/songwriter, Luke Caldwell along with his contractor partner Clint Robertson. This is a unique opportunity to share their talented workmanship and passion for their families with a worldwide audience. Find out more here Continued →

News that has been a long time coming and something I am over the moon excited about. The Omaha, Nebraska based indie/emo band Names Without Numbers, have indeed signed with Indie Vision Music. I will be working with the band to promote their new upcoming music including a special single that goes live on May 21st. I have a special connection to this band and followed them for several years during the last decade until they broke up. I actually put the band on a compilation I produced called “I’m Your Biggest Fan Vol. 2” back in 2002 on Tooth & Nail Records. I loved their music and their song “Waking From The Coma” is perfect early 00’s independent rock n’ roll with that perfect balance of post-hardcore and emo ambiance. These guys came to an end during the mid part of last decade but reunited a year ago and have been playing shows again plus recording NEW music. Watch the video below and get a piece of the story in a fun behind the scenes look from Dave. Their new music rules and you’re all going to love it. It’s a departure from the pop-punk you think we may be defined by but in actuality IVM seeks to expose listeners to a broad spectrum of music styles. Welcome NWN to the family and prepare to be thrilled with independent music that doesn’t suck. Stay tuned to their page and ours for a new video each week leading up to the release of the song(s). Continued →

If you haven’t seen the awesome new lyric video from Must Build Jacuzzi for their song “3rd Out of 3 Ain’t Bad” then click here and check it out. The site Already Heard also has a track by track breakdown of every song on the new album “Last Place” that will release this Friday through IVM. Continued →

Those insane horror-punks in Grave Robber are back and with a brand new album, “Escaping The Grave”. Check out this really cool lyric video for the song “Zombieland”, below. “We are extremely excited to unleash this tale of terror on an unsuspecting world. It’s been seven years since our last offering of horror and now we are finally seeing Escaping The Grave come to fruition. We sincerely hope that the new record is one that encourages, uplifts, entertains and maybe send shivers down your spine. More importantly. . . may The Reanimator be glorified!” -Wretched Graverobber. For fans of: The Misfits, Alice Cooper, Ramones Continued →

The guys in pop-punk band, I Am Spartacus, are back with a great new track and video, “Nobody Wants To Be A Hipster” (I mean, they don’t do they? Really?) Check out the video below and leave a comment or three! Continued →

Convictions is back with their much anticipated follow-up to 2016’s “I Will Become”. Out June 1st on InVogue Records, the band’s upcoming release, “Hope For The Broken”, features the song “Voices” as heard in the video below. If this song is any indication, this is going to be one amazing album. Continued →

Are you one of those people who when asked what kind of music you like always respond, “all of it.” Well lucky for you we have a pretty eclectic staff here at IVM and we’ve put together a staff picks playlist just for you. Continued →

Alternative & Rock

• CHPTRS – Carry On [Single]
• Honest Men – I’m Okay [Single]
• I Am Spartacus – Nobody Wants to Be a Hipster [Single]
• Slick Shoes – Hold It Down [Single]
• Small Wars – Small Wars [EP]
• Eager Seas – Fade Away [Single]

Contemporary & Pop

• Aaron Cole – One More Day [Single]
• Caitie Hurst – How Could I Be Silent [Single]
• Cimorelli – Thirst for Life [Single]
• Jason Crabb – Unexpected [Single]
• Nineclub – Wave [Single]
• Stars Go Dim – Heaven On Earth [Single]

Dance & Electronic

• Chris Howland – Draw Near [EP]

Folk & Singer/Songwriter

• Tyson Motsenbocker – Rust (Live) [Single]

Hard Rock & Metal

• Stryper – God Damn Evil

Hip Hop & Urban

• Bizzle – Warriors [Single]
• Byron Juane – Changed Up [EP]
• Curtis Lamar – Can’t Stop God [Single]
• Hoszia Hinds – Memory Lane [Single]
• Hoszia Hinds – Everbody Praise Him [Single]
• Hyper Fenton – Love Like Jesus [Single]
• J-Phish – Rock That [Single]
• Jackie Hill Perry – Fall Away [Single]
• James Gardin – Focus [Single]
• KB – No Chains [Single]
• Mike Sarge – Sushi [Single]
• Ray Ervin – Breezy Sky [Single]
• Roy Tosh – Above the Water
• Ryan Thomas – Domicile
• Surf Gvng & Byron Holton – Do It Again [Single]
• Timothy Brindle – The Unfolding
• Tobe Nwigwe – FUEGO.

Eager Seas drop new music video for the song “Fade Away”. Check it out below. The video features Will Brill of the Netflix show “The OA”. Continued →

Luke Easter who was the powerful lead vocalist for long running Christian metal band – Tourniquet, has returned to the music scene in the form of a 7 track ep which he is raising money for on IndieGoGo. He has some pretty amazing special guests laying down instruments and I am positive that mixed with his talents the Ep will be an unforgettable experience. Continued →

This great indie radio show called “The Undiscovered Sound” has been playing some IVM artists since last year and now that IVM has increased the amount of releases, we’re getting more airplay. I am happy to report that both Must Build Jacuzzi and Light The Way had songs on last week’s show which you can listen to right here (archived). Continued →

After a little over two decades apart, the original members of Slick Shoes have reunited and put their talents to work on new music. That’s right friends, original members including early shredder (guitarist) Jackson are back with a new song and have posted it up on their bandcamp page. Listen below and please throw up some change to support these guys. Continued →

SMLXL Vinyl is back with another awesome pressing. This time it is the well loved (well at least by me anyway) Five Iron Frenzy album “Electric Boogaloo 2” and it is currently available in 2 color options (Black and Yellow Splatter limited to 300). Continued →

That’s right, after My Epic finishes up some dates with As Cities Burn they will then head out with Silent Planet, Comrades, and Tigerwine on tour. Check out dates below. Anyone going to catch a date of this? Continued →

Any of our readers going to be in the great state of Colorado around June 1st? Well don’t miss out on this FREE Five Iron Frenzy show at Levitt Pavilion on June 1st. Details below. Continued →

Substream Magazine was gracious enough to stream the entire new Ep from those rowdy punk rockers, Small Wars. Check out the stream here and make sure to preorder the vinyl/digital right here. Small Wars is out tomorrow worldwide through IVM. Continued →

Captain the Sky’s deluxe re-release of “Lions & Foxes” blends the best of post-hardcore and math rock technicality with fun acoustic jams.

Though it has been posited that an emo revival has been occurring for the past eight years, there still remain to be many worthwhile releases from years prior. As the title of this piece indicates, I want to bring to the forefront some notable releases that I believe have been obscured in some way or another. Continued →

A label newly launched called Love Your Enemies Records has put out a couple new releases. Head on over to Christ Conduit bandcamp here and check out one of the new releases. Continued →

Smalltown Poets have returned and will release their new Matt Goldman produced album “Say Hello” on May 11th 2018. Read the full complete press release below. Continued →

Indie Pop/Alternative group and a survivor of the myspace/purevolume days (RIP) – “HE IS WE” – is back with a brand new song titled “All I Need”. The song appears on their new independent 5 song ep “Hold My Heart” which is now available through all digital networks. Continued →

Check out this fun lyric video by the comical and incredibly catchy indie-hip hop artist, Ben Knight, below. The song is titled “The Lighter Side Of The Dark Knight” and I think you’ll pick up on the content once you give it a listen and read the lyrics. The music of Ben Knight can best be described as some insane explosion between the music of Will Smith, Weird Al, and Furthermore, while offering a glimpse into the mind of a modern hip hop jokester. It’s a fun, comical, and witty take on modern rap with sounds/beats that will get you humming along for days. Ben’s new album “Myld Stallyn” is out this Friday right here on bandcamp. Continued →

The new rock band Poetic Descent which feature former members of Mayfly and a sound all their own, is back with a brand new track called “Consuming”. Their sound can best be described as a passionate, aggressive take on rock n’ roll that is sure to please long time fans of a fading genre with something fresh and unique. RIYL: Incubus, Story of the Year, Project 86, Tool, Spoken. Check out the song stream below. Continued →

DIRE, a metal band from Quitam, GA, released an EP titled “Depths” this past November. “Depths” is the band’s first offering since being signed to Sancrosanct Records earlier that year and is an impressive label debut. “Depths”, however, is preceded by a full length the band released in 2016, titled, “Volume 1” and an earlier, self-titled ep in 2013. Continued →

Hey, who could use a little more ska in their life??? We all could! So, check this out, Croatian ska band, October Light, released a new audio track called “No Good” of a new album they’re in the process of recording. Continued →

Alternative & Rock

• LEDGER – LEDGER [EP]
• Mainframe – Burn the Boats 
• No Lost Cause – Slow It Down [Single]
• Rhett Walker Band – Say Hello [Single]

Contemporaneity & Pop

• Brenton Brown – Soul on Fire [Single]
• Christa Wells – Velveteen
• The Color – Let It Be Love [Single]
• Heather Schnoor – All In [EP]
• Lael – Gravity 
• LoveCollide – Tired of Basic 
• Lydia Evangeline – T.R.U.S.T.

Head on over to the Indie Vision Music bandcamp store and pre-order the new At The Wayside album on CD right here. This album comes in beautiful full color packaging featuring all the artwork as intended. It is available in clear jewel case with full color 6 panel layout. Continued →

According to the post below by Dustin Kensrue on Twitter, he is laying down vocals for the second to last song on the new Thrice album. Who is getting excited for this new record? How many of you are going to buy/preorder it? I can’t wait! Continued →

Something tells me a few of you don’t know about this Patreon campaign IVM is running. Well I started it with the intention to keep this site, this label, this mission, alive for the next 6 months or so. I plan to continue offering a load of exclusives, behind the scenes, and plenty of rewards for those of you that believe in the process. Continued →