We had the pleasure to talk with Nashville indie-pop trio VEAUX about their upcoming single (due 11/16), what it takes to survive as a band in this day and age, and how the band continues to refine their sound. 

So a few months back, a Christian deathcore/hardcore band from Matamoros, Mexico took the scene by storm with their message of faith, hope, and love that comes through Christ our Saviour. That band was My Place Was Taken. What seperated them from others doing the like is that their lyrics are all in Spanish. Continued →

The band Grandpa Loves Rhinos and I are proud to reveal their brand new lyric video for the song “The Ministry of Aquaman”. The song appears on the group’s new 5 song ep titled “Better Eat Your Wheaties” which you can find on all digital networks and streaming sites. Check out the video below and pick up this fine ep on CD right here or on your digital network of choice. Catch this song during the end credits of Aquaman this December…….jk…. Continued →

If you have not yet heard of the Melodic/Post Hardcore band Meadows from Birmingham, Alabama, then this ep is a great place to start. This band has been active since 2012. This is their 4th release to date that is the first volume of a 3 part story of tragedy, perserverance, and hope found in a hopeless time.

(This review is short due to the fact that words themselves cannot do this release justice, but to give you an idea of what it entails. Recommend listening to yourself.)

“The Flood” begins the tragic story of loss in this first installment . The song itself musically brings to mind Idle Threat. and Time Spent era Household.

“The Raven” continues this tragic story at full force then breaks down to a slower rhtyhm and back up. Reminds me so much of Ruiner. (Sidenote: I haven’t always just listened to Christian music)

“The Dove” ends this ep beautifully beginning with ambient guitar reverting similarly to how this ep began sounding like Idle Threat. and Time Spent era Household. This song seems to be the precursor to lead to volume II of the story on perserverance ending with the lyrics, She cried, “Our Father, who art in Heaven, give us the strength to live today. God, help us carry on.”

Overall, this band just gets better release after release! Start with this ep then check out their back catalog. Fans of Household, Idle Threat., and Ruiner will be pleased. Fans of Being As An Ocean will also love their older releases. Continued →

Black metal band Proven Existence have just issued the following press statement:

The new black metal project Proven Existence has inked a deal with the up and coming label, The Bearded Dragon Productions. Proven Existence released their track, “No Light, No Compassion”, and immediately received feedback. Continued →

Rock

• As Cities Burn – 2020 AD [Single]
• Emery – Eve
• Mae – The Overview [Single]

Pop

• 7eventh Time Down – Brand New Day [EP] 
• Becca Bradley – I Need Jesus [Single]
• Casting Crowns – The Bridge [Single]
• Cristabelle Braden – Start with Hello [EP]
• Crusoe – A Cure for Gravity [EP]
• Hannah Barnett – Nails [Single]
• Josh Wilson – Don’t Look Back [EP]
• Lydia Evangeline – Down [Single]
• ØM-53 – Hands Up [Single]
• Ryan Proudfoot – Whatever It Takes [EP]
• Sajan Nauriyal – Step In [Single]
• We Are Messengers – Maybe It’s Ok [Single]

Folk

• Abigail McQuarrie – The Thanksgiving Song [Single]
• The Brilliance – The Brilliance 
• Mark Fonseca – Time to Let It Go [Single]
• Rob & Kirby Kaple – Give You the World [Single]
• Sufjan Stevens – Lonely Man of Winter [Single]
• Vocal Few – Go (Dave Holdredge Remix) [Single]

Hip Hop

• AC.jR & BradyJames – Because of You [Single]
• Cellus Hamilton – Scales [Single]
• Charles Goose – Change the World [Single]
• Connor Flanagan – Skyscrapers [EP]
• Da’ T.R.U.T.H.

(Actual album cover in review. Edited Cover provided by our friends at JesusFreakHideout )

The southern emo/screamo/rock/alternative/however you decide to classify them boys have returned after three years from their last full length release. You’ve read the controversy, you’ve seen it, and so what is there to say about this album? Continued →

Americana/Country act Some Dark Hollow have returned with their 3rd release – “Out Of Darkness”, due out December 14th. You can listen to a song and preorder the album right here. This americana/rock n roll/country act have been making music for a number of years and playing a bunch of shows out of their Arizona home state. A few former members of Overcome including Jason Stinson, make up the band. This is a highly anticipated full length and one most of you probably wouldn’t even know existed (thanks IVM). Do yourself a favor and explore the sounds of Some Dark Hollow today. Continued →

Shop the Indie Vision Music webstore right now and get $5 off orders of $20 or more. Just use coupon code “IVM5BUCKS” at check out once you are over the $20 mark and the $5 will be subtracted. I’ve got new stuff from The Blamed and Grandpa Loves Rhinos plus a ton of other great 2018 releases on CD, Tape, and Vinyl. Continued →

James Gardin has a new video for “Joy,” his mellow and catchy single which released in October. You can check out the music video below, and if you like what you hear, consider supporting on bandcamp or other digital outlets. Continued →

Indie Vision Music brings you the brand new single from Names Without Numbers titled “The Apathy Anthem”. Check out the song below and make sure to pick up wherever fine digital music is sold/streamed. Please add to your playlists on Spotify and purchase wherever you can. More info on the band’s new full length in 2019 coming shortly. Continued →

We are proud to bring you the another new song from The Blamed off their upcoming “Split Ep” with The Satire. Check out “Better Left Unsaid” below. CDs are now available from both IVM here and The Blamed direct. iTunes Pre-Orders Launched today right here for the price of just $2.99. Go get it! The Blamed / The Satire “Split” Ep out November 30th. Continued →

Matt Baird and Spoken have begun work on album #10 which will see a release in 2019. This is a not only a monumental accomplishment but also reflects the longevity of a music project that has transcended music scenes and style shifts over the years. Matt will be auditioning Guitar, Bass, Drums for 2019 tours, so make sure to message them on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram if you have what it takes. Bring back Jef! jk Continued →

Wolves At The Gate are back and are working on their 4th album. The band have been dropping hints and recording samples the past month or two to build up anticipation for what’s to come. Check out a short clip below. Follow them on Facebook and Instagram for more. Anybody here a Wolves at the Gate fan? Continued →

Check out a really cool video of The Prettybads performing their latest song, “Un-Man”, live via their YouTube page. Check out the video below and pick up this sweet new punk rock album titled “Meet The Prettybads” on Indie Vision Music right here (CD) or on all digital networks. Continued →

Rock

• Copeland – Pope [Single]
• Crowned In Chains – King Suffering
• Ethan Luck – Let It Burn 
• The Naddiks – Let Go [Single]
• Names Without Numbers – The Apathy Anthem [Single]
• NEEDTOBREATHE – Brother (Acoustic Live) [Single]
• P.O.D. – Fly Away [Single]

Pop

• The Afters – The Beginning & Everything After
• The Brilliance – Oh Dreamer [Single]
• Casting Crowns –  One Awkward Moment [Single]
• Cochren & Co.

For those who don’t know, Desiring Dead Flesh are a 3-piece hardcore punk band from Michigan, entirely made up of family members Bryan (vocals, father), Adam (drums, son), and Ravyn (guitar, daughter). Yep, just drums, guitar and vox—no bass or anything else. Continued →

I decided it was time, time for some positive uplifting Christian Pop-Punk and Punk Rock Playlist curated by your friends at Indie Vision Music. This playlist is growing but the majority of it is complete. Check it out below and feel free to offer some suggests for bands/artists that didn’t make it on yet. Post your artist/song title below in comments. Thanks to Andrew Pickett for the cool 90’s inspired graphic. Let’s blow this thing up and gather a massive amount of followers. Continued →

Lauren Daigle will appear on Jimmy Fallon on Wednesday November 7th. Following on the success of her latest album “Look Up Child”, Lauren has been making a handful of appearances of late including Ellen Show, and now Jimmy Fallon. Go check out her brand new album and make sure to tune in next week. Continued →

The highly anticipated new album from well seasoned punk rock veteran, Ethan Luck, is out now. The album is jam packed with memorable choruses, bass heavy delivery, and a warm, inviting horn section that will keep you entertained for hours. This 10 track album was funded by fans through Kickstarter with a lot of us getting the vinyl version among other incentives. When I say “Buy it” I don’t mean that lightly. It is my full intention to persuade you, the reader, to drop what you’re doing and support true independent music by purchasing the album. SMLXLVinyl is stocking the album for those that missed out on the crowd funding campaign. More info can be found below. Just think of it this way, if you enjoyed the sounds of that 2004 OC Supertones album “Revenge of the OC Supertones” (that Ethan Luck helped write and played on) then you’re going to love this. Just take the more somber, introspective, and kick back songs of that record mixed together with some Interrupters, Rebelution, Hepcat, and The Dingees, to get an idea of the sounds found within. The production is top of the line and the musicians featured are definite pros (ex-members of OC Supertones, The Ws, and more). Ethan has been in so many bands in the past 22 years or so that it would be tough to document each involvement. Demon Hunter, Relient K, The Dingees, Value Pac, Project 86, OC Supertones, Pax, etc etc. Thank you Ethan for making the album you were always meant to create. Now all of you go give this as listen! Continued →

One more song from the Josh White and Josh Garrels collaboration titled “Enclosed by You”, can be heard below. The song is an older Josh White track that has been re-recorded by both artists in their collaborative style. This is a beautiful song as is the last one released from this project. I can’t wait to get this whole release. Continued →

A very promising new punk rock band out of Arizona called “Reliance”, have just posted their brand new music video for their song “No Matter What”. This expertly shot music video captures the essence of punk rock and showcases the talent these guys have. Listen to the song below and make sure to purchase their ep right here. Recommended for fans of: Pennywise, Pulley, Bad Religion, No Use for a Name, Authority Zero, and Rise Against. Continued →

East coast punk rock band – A Common Goal, are back and aren’t afraid to reveal that there just might be NEW MUSIC. Check out the post below and get ready for some sweet new punk rock jams. Continued →

Check out this new electronic-pop group from Abbotsford, Canada called “Sons and Kings“. This is their lyric video for the song “I Lost My Way”, which you can find below. Great lyrics and a solid melody with uplifting lyrics. Thanks to Jason LaVergne for the recommendation. Make sure to follow the group on Facebook here. Continued →

In anticipation for the upcoming digital release of The Blamed / The Satire “Split Ep”, we have posted a special “teaser” video below. The video features samples from 3 songs that’ll appear on The Blamed portion of the ep. You can currently purchase the CD version of this split right here via the Indie Vision Music webstore. Itunes preorder goes up on November 5th and full digital release on November 30th. In case you missed the full song stream of “I Guess This is Goodbye” (6500 streams since launch 2 weeks ago), I have posted it below. The Blamed and Indie Vision Music thank you for your support. Follow The Blamed here. #PunkNeverDies Continued →

Wavorly fans will want to be sure and check out this self-titled EP from Wavorly’s vocalist Dave Stovall. His distinctive voice is instantly recognizable and makes this short 4-song EP a pleasure to listen to. Stream it now on Apple Music and on Spotify below. Continued →

Eric Van Zant, the lead guitarist for 7eventh Time Down, has a new self-titled solo EP. If you are expecting the EP to be in the same pop-rock vein as 7eventh Time Down you’re going to be disappointed. But if you like southern rock and blues you’ll be pleasantly surprised. Continued →

An Interview With Stephen Christian of Anberlin
Written by: Brandon Jones

It’s been quite a while since I’ve interviewed you Stephen for Indie Vision Music. Fans are eager to hear the latest news on not just Anberlin, but about your life as well. Continued →

Mexican melodic death metal band Lament have been churning out metal for the masses since the 1990s. They have recently announced the issuing of a new album, The Ancient Battle of the Saints, to be released sometime this year. They are also featuring a lyric video from the album’s lead single, Apostle of Hypocrisy. Continued →

Rock

• American Arson – Rise [Single]
• Fight The Fury – Still Breathing [EP]
• P.O.D. – Listening for the Silence [Single]
• WeAreGeneration – Songs from “Small World” [EP]
• VERIDIA – The Beast You Feed

Pop

• Apollo LTD – On The Way Up [Single]
• Cade Thompson – Almost Dawn [Single]
• Carmen Justice – Quarter Life Crisis [EP]
• Casting Crowns – Start Right Here [Single]
• Francesca Battistelli – Own It 
• IdaMaria Ojoola – Unstoppable [EP]
• Lauren Béa – Wildflower 
• Lovelite – Apocalypse Hymnal 
• joan – all the way [Single]
• Matt Perkins – Art of Life [Single]
• Matthew Parker – Daydreamer 
• Moda Spira – Divorce 
• Newsong – Miracles [Single]
• Rise and Run – Fantasy & Fiction [Single]
• Tori Harper – Find Me [Single]

Dance

• Gui Brazil & Galactus Jack – Northern Lights [Single]

Folk

• The Brilliance – Welcome to the Darkness [Single]
• Land of Color – Morning Song [Single]
• Maximilian – Heaven’s Getting Heavy With Rain [EP]
• Whitacre – Within the Mountains’ Shadows [EP]

Singer/Songwriter

• Kyla Simone – Questions (Alright) Single]
• Sarah Juers – Grave Digger [Single]

Hip Hop

• Aaron Cole – The Other Side [Single]
• BOAS – I Need You [Single]
• Canon – You Got Me (feat.