Indie Vision Music is proud to premiere the Lyric Video for the brand new track “Florida” from the midwest Indie-Pop-Rock act – Names Without Numbers. The song is titled “Florida” and is their most hotly anticipated new song, a track that sets them apart from the sameness and a rise above the generic. This is simply put, great music and THE perfect introduction to a band know for their soaring melodies and emotional storytelling. If you’ve been thirsting for an amazing rock song with hooks that rides that “indie” edge without sounding boring or repetitive, then this is a track that’ll make you a fan from the start.… Continued →

Merry Christmas, Friends! I’m going to type up some thoughts on bands that should most definitely reunite in 2023 to 1) Play an anniversary set, 2) Re-Release a classic album on either vinyl, tape, or cd with bonus features (and band commentary) and 3) Throw some new and/or unreleased tracks at us that we most definitely need to hear. Thoughts and ideas can be found below…. Oh, and Tim Taber if you’re reading this, I hope you’ll consider the words below and incorporate them into future plans with Transparent Productions here in Orange County and Southern California in general.… Continued →

Hip-hop stalwarts Illect Recordings, brainchild of Josh Niemyjski (Sphere of Hip Hop, Illect, Uprok), have released a brand new playlist on YouTube of all instrumental, jazzy, turtablist hip-hop. Great for studying, background sounds, or even to practice your own rhyming skills over the top of the beats. Check it out below.… Continued →

Gerwin Koudijs aka Tresice is an EDM artist from the Netherlands. I have been following his career for many years & one can even find him on Twitter! I played this song under the moniker of DJ Whosoever when used to DJ live with Nuklier Productions. His music is starting to be a rarity as he generated a lot through the old mp3.com platform … Continued →

This catchy song is an outstanding pop punk classic. They hail from South Carolina in the same town as Islander & unfortunately dropped off the “Christian” band label. Also check out The Jellyrox which is a side project from their lead vocalist. … Continued →

Rock & Metal Pop & CCM

• The Chairman Dances – Small Comforts
• FYR FYTR – THE GLORIOUS IN-BETWEEN

Electronic & EDM Folk & Singer/Songwriter Hip Hop & R&B

• Brideboi – sum songz
• Da Young Disciples – BEE STILL
• Joseefus – soul wars
• King Chai – QuickTape 3
• Knaladeus – I Was There
• Kojo Dave – Endure EP
• Samantha White – Intermission

Worship & Gospel

• BACHTEL – Wholehearted – Live
• Ben Potter – I’m Healing
• Equippers Revolution – EQR MIX (Vol.1) EP
• Housefires – How To Start A Housefire
• KXC – Pull Me Through (Live at King’s House)
• LOVKN – Low EP
• Paul Baloche, Integrity’s Hosanna!

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Love this song. So heavy & so meaningful. The band goes by just Forerunner now & I play them on my Ripper Radio show. Check out these lyrics. Why do I always give in, turn to the things that torment my soul, when will I finally submit, and give You all I am, Lord break me and rip these chains that always hold me down, tears from my eyes as I can’t resist, I am once again, once again, being taken away in the wrong direction, Lord take me away from this bondage, from this bondage, I don’t want to be a slave to this world, I want to run away from the pain but I can’t, I do not need you, I do not need you any more, I need to stand my ground, and look you in the face, I need to stand my ground, and put you in your place, I need to stand my ground, my King is here, and look you in the face, He lives in me, I need to stand my ground, whom shall I fear, and put you in your place, my King is here as I point to my chest, He is alive in me, no more will I succumb to darkness I am set free, my chains are broken, I am set free, because my Savior went to the cross and died for me [x2], I am released from this bondage, and the enemy tried to bury me, but I won’t, I won’t, back down, and I will look him in the face, no, you weren’t from the bottom, you were sent from Hell, you sent to bring me down [x2] and now I send you back to hell.… Continued →

90s alternative. People either love it or hate it. Despite the excesses of the genre, or the just plain slackness of it, I still love it. 3 Car Pile-Up was never going to win any awards for their musical contributions–unless it was maybe the high school talent show. Their one and only album is raw, somewhat sloppy, and even kind of juvenile in its approach to both music and lyrics. However, that is exactly what I love about it. If you can’t relate to the lyrics of “Dweeb” then I’m not sure you actually lived through American Christianity in the 80s/90s: When I was in grade school, my friends made fun of me They used to call me stupid names, like “Jesus Boy” or “Freak” But I knew come Sunday, that I’d be number one ‘Cuz I knew all my verses, and I would get some gum I’m a dweeb!… Continued →

Disciple is a mainstay in modern rock. They have been around since 1992 & even did some arena rock before they went to blues & rapcore & settling on hard rock. I have seen them twice, once w/ their By God album & the most recent last July. I would definitely recommend seeing them live. Here are my personal 3 faves.          … Continued →

Bringing it back to the early 90s with this one. They only released 2 LPS, but man were there tons of great songs ie Bad Place, Don’t You Run, Heaven’s on my Mind, Story just to name a few. They also crossed over onto CCM radio which was a feat imho. Vocalist Pagano released a couple of LPs after the band disbanded also. … Continued →

This will be confusing, but appears there are 2 Christian rappers that call themselves Double M. One is an Egyptian that you can find more about on Reverbnation & this one that has done a few songs I have enjoyed over the years. This one came out circa early 2000s & is really hard to find much about him. Appears he made 3 LPs in his run. I have always loved this song’s lyrics so listen closely.   … Continued →

Perhaps better known as the bassist/vocalist of hardcore punk cum crossover thrash band The Lead, Nina (full name Nina Llopis) released her debut album No Shadow of Turning for R.E.X. Music in 1991. As my friend and fellow fan Tim “Greybeard” Henderson (ex-Warlord) said, “This is a perfect example of 1991 music!” He’s so right. The album had hints of goth rock/post-punk, alternative rock, and jangle pop–a description which doesn’t make logical sense unless you lived through the early 90s. Musically similar to other early 90s female-fronted alternative bands like The Darling Buds and Concrete Blonde, the effort was a huge departure from her previous material with the hardcore/thrash band from which we’d come to know her.… Continued →

Today is my birthday (when this will run) & so I decided to let y’all hear the song that I asked for on the CCM local radio station to play every year for like 3-4 years of when I was a kid (circa the early 80s). Anyways, check out the song that originated a lot of the Christian dance music that became a scene. … Continued →

Welcome to the song that brought me a lifetime love for Christian Reggae. The band has been around since the mid 90s & still releases music almost every year. They have done a few worship albums & even some kid stuff! This is an example of a band that I label in the ministering category of “Christian” music as they are unabashed about the Gospel. From their LastFM site The name is pronounced CHRIST-AH-FAR-EYE, in Greek, the original language of the New Testament, Christafari is the name given to “a group of people who collectively represent Christ.”… Continued →

Rock & Metal Pop & CCM Electronic & EDM Folk & Singer/Songwriter

• Stephanie Staples – Love Broke Through
• Zach & Maggie – The Elephant in the Room

Hip Hop & R&B

• Canton Jones –  WORSHIP & 808’S EP
• Common Hymnal – We Outside
• CS LIT – NASHUA
• Eshon Burgundy –  Lost Sheep
• justmarkg – Holy Ghost Pressure
• Kkah$o –  UNCHAINED EP
• Paul the Messenger – The Lone(ly) Wolf EP
• Rell Riley – FOREVER EP
• TLS – The Listening Session, Vol 1

Worship & Gospel

• Hannah Foster – Who You Are EP
• NewSpring Worship, Lauren Vaughan – Even in the Quiet EP
• Ocean & The Ghost – Ocean & the Ghost EP

Instrumental & Other

• Amanda Danziger, Filipe Michael – Seasons (Instrumental) EP

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Back in my military years I ran into a Christian family who was into goth music. The daughter introduced me to this band whom I have followed ever since. Check out all their stuff as you will not be disappointed if you’re into the doomy symphonic sub genres of goth. Also, check out a bad audio, but live version of another of theirs. Sombre Romantic is one of my fave albums of all time.   … Continued →

Geoff Mann was a fairly well-known prog rock artist in the UK, but unfortunately his renown didn’t quite make it across the Atlantic. Having been the vocalist in an early incarnation of famed UK prog rock band Twelfth Night, he effectively left the band when they moved to London and he decided to remain in Manchester. Sometime in the early 80s, Geoff became a Christian through a “deep and lasting Christian conversion” (for more info, check out this article). At this point Geoff begins making very creative, even experimental prog rock.… Continued →

In honor of the greatness of a Festival that brings so much joy to so many, I’m compiling a short list of recent band reunions announced at Furnace Fest 2023. This Fest has had a tumultuous past couple of years in light of the horrors and inconveniences Covid has brought to so many and yet persevered to cobble together an insane experience and an ongoing commitment to quality and fan adoration. While I haven’t been able to attend in either the past or more recently, I’m there in spirit.… Continued →

Rock & Metal

• HolyName – Holyname

Pop & CCM

• Bien – Covers EP
• Blessing Offor – My Tribe

Electronic & EDM

• Deep Al Brindle – Late Night, Early Morning EP

Folk & Singer/Songwriter

• Frankie Orella – Sad In Paradise EP
• Josh Adams – Bed of Thorns EP

Hip Hop & R&B

• Childlike CiCi – 4 Friday EP
• Desciple – P.P.P. (Pandemic Power Pack) EP
• DH Bob – Pocket EP
• Jopo Da Son – E X O D U S EP
• T-Strike, Constance – Something Greater EP
• Yung Drew, Gavin the HotRod – HomeTown Heroes EP

Worship & Gospel

• Ginny Owens – Be Still and Know EP
• NLC Worship – Song of Heaven
• River Valley AGES – an ep of some songs u can read ur bible + journal to EP
• TAYA – TAYA
• Tim Pepper – The Outpouring Worship Project
• Victory Worship – Living Breathing Miracle (Live)

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Prodigal Sons were a rave/techno trio that produced some great tunes back int he late 90s/early 2000s era. Greg Hobgood still makes music which you can find on Bandcamp. I always liked this one due to the music & the whole home school in the remix name. I was homeschooled most of my childhood.   … Continued →

“Florida”, the brand new song by this incredible band – Names Without Numbers, is OUT NOW! This is underground indie/emo rock that doesn’t sound so underground. This is a polished and slick sounding new song and from a production standpoint, is as perfect as any of today’s best new rock songs. Listening to this and you just know you’ve stumbled on to something great. Listen to “Florida” by Names Without Numbers now on your digital streaming service of choice. Make sure to share the good news with friends and ADD it to all your playlists.… Continued →

This Swedish death metal band formed in 1996, and has been active ever since. They immediately began recording cassette demos, initially focusing on traditional death metal and morphing over time into more a melodic and progressive take on the genre. Of course, Sweden is known for its melodeath sound, centered in Gothenburg, but Pantokrator are from the opposite side of the southern peninsula. Lyrically the band tend to feature songs about biblical mysteries, not your typical Christian metal fare. Rather than topics of salvation and judgment, they tell stories about obscure characters like the Nephilim, the legendary and quasi-biblical Lilith, and Melchisedec, featured here.… Continued →

Texan Bloodlines is a cross between metalcore/deathcore/djent. They have even tapped into the Mainstream with Colder. Anyways, my son & I like this song & it was my ringtone for about 6 months. Also check out the lyrics. I’m giving in, giving in once again Cause I can’t keep up I’m caving in to my sins and I feel like I’ve lost all hope I keep on fighting this war Thatdoesn’t seem to end And now I’m broken inside I think I’ve lost my mind When does it end, when does it end?… Continued →

The Christian Music Universe is back with their second annual playlist. The project was started last year to bring together Christian music lovers from across the universe to create a collaborative playlist of their favorite songs of the year. This year’s team included Brandon Jones and myself as well as eight others. Give the playlist a listen on Spotify and YouTube and share you’re favorite songs of 2022 with us in the comments. … Continued →

Let the Day Perish is an awesome up & coming metalcore band from the Chesapeake Virginia area. I moved down here about a month ago now & actually attend the church guitarist Juan attends. Their name comes from KJV Job 3:3 “Let the day perish wherein I was born, and the night in which it was said., There is a man child conceived.” The band is comprised of 3 military veterans & resonates with me as I spent almost 8 years in. Check out their Bandcamp where the lyrics for both hard hitting songs are housed.… Continued →

Rock & Metal

• Blue Fire Horizon – Disease
• Edge of Eternity – Dreams of Complacency
• Heliograph – Awe & Wonder EP
• Then It Ends – Chasm EP

Pop & CCM

• Amber Roper – All I Need
• LOVKN – Faith Fall EP
• Sajan Nauriyal – morning always comes (sped up versions) EP

Electronic & EDM Folk & Singer/Songwriter

• Jonny Hayes – Keep Me Burning EP

Hip Hop & R&B

• ATTAM – Way Too Busy EP
• BigBreeze – Sport Mode EP
• BigGucciDame – Ecclesiastes, Vol. 2
• Brenno, K Diamond – 22′ THE MIXTAPE
• Don Ready – The Heavenly Poetry Collection EP
• ELI MONTANNA – RECOVERY EP
• GOSPEL READY – End Season Same Mission
• Ignatius – A Pomona Story: Chapter 1 Tap
• Isaiah Robin – The Way
• JXRGE – UNIVERSE EP
• Kidd Lee – Chapter 20
• Kieran the Light – New Levels 2 EP
• KRL – True Colors EP
• Kushim – S E T A P A R T EP
• Lance Blake – Retrospect
• Lil Capo – Capo Season II
• Saint Jones – Kainos Anthropos
• ShySpeaks – #freelunchfriday, Vol.

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Rock & Metal

• Fight The Fade – APOPHYSITIS (Deluxe Edition)

Pop & CCM

• Brightline, Galactus Jack – Together (BLxGJ) EP

Electronic & EDM Folk & Singer/Songwriter

• Kindred Valley – Kindred Valley

Hip Hop & R&B

• ASAP Preach – Tested
• BrvndonP – A&B Conversation EP
• Colby Savage – Ppv3 Recovery Music
• Dee-1 – God and Girls 2
• Jalen Ace – Gave Up The Ghost
• Little Limbo – INSOMNIAC EP
• Scootie Wop – Beige. EP

Worship & Gospel

• Reborn Collective – Beauty in the Darkness

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This pop punk band only released 2 full lengths, but obviously caught the punk scene by surprise as they were an all girl band on their first LP. They added a guy for their 2nd. This song reminds me of ska band Bob’s (Bunch of Believers) Mission Trip to Mexico for obvious reasons as tunes referencing mission trips.   … Continued →

Singer-songwriter and indie darling, Damien Jurado, long known for his poignant songs and unique arrangements, has as of this week pulled all of his music from streaming giant Spotify. The announcement came yesterday via his blog. Jurado didn’t mince words when it came to the reason behind his decision: “I simply cannot continue to support or align myself with a corporation who continues to profit off of the musicians it refuses to pay a fair and decent wage.” Read the full statement here: https://damienjurado.com/blog/2023/01/05/leaving-spotify… Continued →

The best way I can describe Coolidge is as a sort of ‘prequel supergroup.’ All of the members are now well-known for their contributions to indie rock, though none of them were very well-known at the time, and Coolidge remains a fairly obscure blip on the map of alternative music. Formed in 1992, the band featured Damien Jurado on bass and vocals, David Bazan (Pedro the Lion, Headphones, Lo Tom) on drums, and Eben Haase (Blenderhead, Don’t Know) on guitar. They played an intense and unique form of emo-core that interweaved lo-fi indie rock into the mix.… Continued →