Month: July 2022

Most of you will know that Ronnie Martin has been making music since the late 80s (at least) with Morella’s Forest 1988, Dance House Children, and most famously Joy Electric, not to mention a host of side projects like Ronald of Orange, The Foxglove Hunt, The Brothers Martin, and so forth. While there’s a lot of history with Martin’s expertise in making quirky, electronic pop music, in a sense none of that matters. Not that the history isn’t respectable–but what we really want to know is, is this record going to be good?… Continued →

Tony is a pop singer that started in the Christian industry. He was heard everywhere on Christian CCM radio back in the 90s. This song was a rocker though & had some great lyrics.  Check his bio out as he even went on The Voice from what I gather. & his voice is phenomenal as you are about to hear. … Continued →

I am going to take a moment and introduce you all to a brand new band featuring C. Martin who is the son of Jason Martin (and also a current member) of Starflyer 59. The new band is called “The Rocky Valentines”. The debut single “Off & On” will debut on August 19th via Velvet Blue Music with the full Self Titled EP out on September 2nd 2022. From the sounds of the preview video below, it is both classic and modern, alluring and full of melodies and sounds that his father I’m sure must be super proud of.… Continued →

So Indie Vision Music is on a roll with new Spotify playlists. For those that use Spotify, we are using this as an opportunity to spread the word about new music and artists we think you should be listening to. A mix of indie and larger artists as well as everything in between. All styles represented throughout these various playlists. This new one I just created is called “New Feel Good Anthems” and it is just that. Perfect for those summer drives and introspective quiet moments.… Continued →

Protect Your Heart just released their powerful new heavy pop-punk track titled “Too Young To Die Alone” and you can watch/listen to the visualizer video, below. What do you think of Protect Your Heart and this new song?… Continued →

Anberlin just dropped their new EP and first new music in 8 years, yesterday. The EP is titled “Silverline” and another one of the songs has a music video for it. Check out the official music video for “Two Graves”, below. What are your thoughts on this new Anberlin music and the EP in general? “Silverline” is out now via Equal Vision Records, now!… Continued →

It is unfortunate news I bring you all today. Our music scene just lost two tremendous musicians and faithful servants. Michael Bloodgood who is the namesake and founding member of a legendary heavy metal band called Bloodgood that had quite a few huge albums release during the 80’s that shared Truth and Faith in a very real way through their songs and music. The band made a return about 10 years ago and released the fabulous, epic Christian Metal album “Dangerously Close” in 2013. Michael suffered a hemorrhagic stroke back in February and subsequent brain bleed that followed.… Continued →

Collington has released a new track titled “Valley”. “Valley” is a mostly acoustic track with a great sound. Check out the video below!… Continued →

Metalcore band Then It Ends have dropped a new single, “Chasm”, which is possibly their best to date! The song also features Michael Felker of Convictions. Don’t miss this! Available wherever you get your music! https://linktr.ee/thenitends… Continued →

This Norwegian band formed in 1999, and sadly by 2007 had called it quits. Hailing from Nannestad, just outside Oslo, they played a formed of atmospheric BM that appealed to many who heard them. While their lifespan was short, their impact was huge. You can still read accolades from fans on music-related social media pages, and band members have also been associated with a number of other, more well-known bands including Antestor, Frosthardr, and Grave Declaration. “Some Day” is taken from their 3-song self-titled demo CD, which was also re-issued a few years later by Momentum Scandinavium with an extra song as Vaakevandring.… Continued →

Icon has been on the scene for a few years now. Their first LP released on T&N. I heard of them as I had worked at a TV station in Decatur, IL where they are from. I know they have moved away from their Christian scene, but these songs are still really good. Also check out their latest song Ready For Combat which has landed on mainstream radio. … Continued →

This band had a pop punk vibe. They seem to have been independent & from Canada. Hope y’all like it    … Continued →

So while preparing for these reviews I have a list of ones that I know. And then realize I am getting ready to see this band live in a week! Wedding Party is a goth rock band that changed their direction to pop industrial & their name to Bridgeshadows, Met the guy who works with them on AD Windblown Records this past weekend also.  Check this band out along with other goth bands Virgin Black & Saviour Machine. … Continued →

I’ve been listening to Ronnie Martin’s music since the late 80s, when he and brother Jason (of Starflyer 59 and many others) were known as the duo Dance House Children. That group reveled in synth-pop, but with a super quirky edge. There was nothing in the Christian nor secular markets quite like it. After two underrated albums, the pair split. Jason started the legendary indie rock monster Starflyer 59, while Ronnie carried on with synthesizer-created music in the form of Joy Electric. Picking up where Dance House Children left off, Joy Electric took the quirkiness to extreme new levels.… Continued →

More industrial music this time from a 3 member group known as Torn Skin. Always have enjoyed this tune. Amazon has a good breakdown of it if you want to check it out.   … Continued →

Argyle Park-nuff said! For real, if you like industrial music at all, you will like this. Their first LP was a bit indie sounding, but things freshened up by the time AP2 was released. And then Scott remastered everything.  … Continued →

Becoming The Archetype are on a roll. Not only did they just release a music video for the first single “The Lost Colony” but now they have put out single #2 – “The Remnant” through all digital networks and streaming sites. This absolute beast of a new album is shaping up to not only be the band’s best work but quite possibly one of the best METAL albums of 2022 (disclaimer: it’s possible the word ‘best’ could be outweighed by words like ‘insane’, ‘mind blowing’, ‘smashing’, ‘beast mode’, ‘slapping’, ‘award winning’, ‘critically acclaimed’, or an ‘underrated masterpiece’ and we are not responsible for misrepresenting Becoming The Archetype by undercounting the ferocious nature of said “masterpiece”).… Continued →

Incredible news just dropped concerning two classic acts that existed throughout the 90’s, are back! MorZan which is the combination of Mortal and Fold Zandura and featuring the same 2 songwriters/composers/singers/musicians (Jyro and Jerome) that were behind all those now classic albums from both groups. If you know these two groups then you are in the club and you’ll appreciate this news drop. Follow MorZan on social media here (and Instagram) or their official website here. More news coming soon.… Continued →

A really cool sorta new indie rock/emo band by the name of “Marca” which features a member of Living Sacrifice and Eso Charis, just dropped a new song titled “1492” which you can listen to below. The song will appear on the band’s new EP “Breathe: Pulse” which releases on August 5th and can be pre-ordered right here. For fans of: Further Seems Forever, Circa Survive, Brand New, My Epic, and The Juliana Theory.… Continued →

New Thrash/metal pioneers – Testimony of Apocalypse, that are forging a path all their own with a debut record titled “None Will Escape The Judgement”, will drop said album on September 2nd 2022 through The Charon Collective. A great band with a heavy hitting message and music to match. Check out the teaser below.… Continued →

Hard rock band, Reign Of Glory, just put out their new song titled “Forever and Ever” which is available in lyric video form below this post. It has that classic 80’s hard rock/metal sound with uplifting, hard hitting lyrics, and modern day production. The band’s debut album “All Will Bow”, is out August 12th and you can pre-order right here. This incredible band features a mighty fine pedigree of musicians with quite a history (read below).… Continued →

Too Bad Eugene are back officially and will release their third full length record titled “Distance” on September 14th via People of Punk Rock Records. If you’ve heard the new song which is the title track, you know you’re in for not only classic Too Bad Eugene but just an all around amazing new melodic punk track. These guys flew under most people’s radars over 20 years ago but it’s never too late for new music discovery. Check out the song this Friday on all digital networks and make sure to pre-order the record right here.… Continued →

For King & Country just dropped a new version of their hit song “For God is With Us” featuring the great Hillary Scott of the group – Lady A. Check out the song below. Now available on all digital networks.… Continued →

Anberlin have dropped their brand new music video for the song “Circles” which is off their forthcoming EP “Silverline”, which drops July 29th on Equal Vision Records.… Continued →

Demon Hunter dropped another new song (#3 for those keeping track), this one being titled “Defense Mechanism” and featuring Max Cavalera of Sepultura and Soulfly fame. It’s heavy like classic Demon Hunter and I’m sure many of you like myself, will love it. Check out the lyric video for the song below. “Exile” is out September 9th via WeaponsMFG and can be preordered right here.… Continued →

Iodine Recordings just announced yesterday that the late 90’s hardcore classic by Stretch Arm Strong – “Rituals of Life”, is getting the vinyl treatment and available in 3 different variants. The album has been carefully recreated with some new artwork via UnoriginalVinyl and is completely remastered for vinyl. [Update: Vinyl is now sold out and I missed my chance 🙁 ]… Continued →

A rising young rapper in his own right – Miles Minnick, just dropped a killer new track with WHATUPRG titled “Steppin'” and it’s out now on all digital networks via Reach Records. Check out the official music video for the song, below.… Continued →

I remember when this band first started, they were on a rock show hosted by Sonia Vannest. I found out about them & Evanescence on the  same show. We all know the directions that the bands took after. This SOTD is in hopes for more Red music. They have done a few covers but this is my fave from them as I loved this song as a kid when it was originally done by Duran Duran.    … Continued →

This summer my church is doing a sermon series on Psalm 46. It’s something we’ve been doing every summer for the last few years—picking a Psalm and reading through it every week. Naturally as a music lover I enjoy looking to see what artists have made a song based on the Psalm that we’re studying. This year I might have gone a little overboard though. Do you know how many songs titled “Psalm 46” there on Spotify? Yeah, neither do I. As it turns out Spotify’s search function stops at 1,000 songs.… Continued →

I haven’t yet featured any post-rock on the Song of the Day series, so it’s time to remedy that. Circle of Birds was a one-off collaboration between members of Ester Drang, Unwed Sailor and Lasso. The vast ensemble (encompassing nine members!) allowed for a true spirit of improvisation. The resulting 3-song EP is entirely instrumental, but it’s a very satisfying listen. Characteristic for the genre, 2 of the 3 songs clock in at over 7 minutes long. Check out the title track here.… Continued →