Month: September 2024
September 30, 2024
Here I am back with some more country, but think about the song title & listen to the lyrics & of course sing along to the whoa’s! Anyways, I thinks the group is from Canada & they started their Youtube channel in January 2024. I found them through christiancountry.net an offshoot of christianrock.net
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Jason Dunn (Hawk Nelson, Lights Go Down) is Starting Over
Jason Dunn (Hawk Nelson, Lights Go Down) is back and in a big way this fall. Not only did he embark on a 20th anniversary tour of “Letters to the President” by Hawk Nelson for it’s 20th anniversary but he also has new music in a similar vein coming out on November 1st titled “Starting Over”. Get pumped because if you’ve been following his recent solo work, Lights Go Down, or even Hawk Nelson, then you know he’ll bring it! Follow jason.dunn.music on Instagram for further info.… Continued →
My Epic Release Live Film
My Epic have released “Loriella: The Film” and it is available now to view on YouTube (Watch Below). The live recordings have also been released through all digital networks as of last Friday! Go give it a listen and see why My Epic are one of the most cherished and well loved indie rock bands on the planet. If you haven’t given one of the best albums of 2024 a listen, go find “Loriella” today!… Continued →
September 28, 2024
New Releases: September 20, 2024
Rock & Metal
- Homeplate – Thanks for Visiting [EP]
- John Van Deusen – Before You Fade Away [Single]
- My Epic – Wildflowers – Live [Single]
- Relentless Pursuit – Here with Me [Single]
- Trev – Upside Down [Single]
- The Chairman Dances – Hadn’t Tried [Single]
- GRAHAM, Henrik – a song for you [Single]
- Narrow Skies – Awaken [Single]
- DJ Kirk – Talk About It [Single]
- Jaisua, Jeremy James Whitaker – if i have u [Single]
- JOSHUA LAZER – Keep [Single]
- Reyer, Retain – Won’t Give Up [Single]
- Our Atlantic Roots – Honey and Cinnamon [Single]
- All Saints Collective – Steadfast God [EP]
- Austin Koukal, Jimmy Clifton – Fall Back [Single]
- Elle Limebear – Bye Fear [Single]
- FAITHFUL – Night Vision: Psalms of Rest
- John Mark Pantana, LOVKN – together forever [Single]
- Josiah Queen – a life worth dying [Single]
- Kim Zamolo, Chase Tremaine – Carry Me Through [Single]
- METRUTH, Praise Lubangu – Joseph [Single]
- Pyramid Park – Queenstown [Single]
- Ross King – I Don’t Know [Single]
- Sarah Nathalié – Return [Single]
- Verses – Proverbs 19:11 [Single]
- Vivid Era – Still Here [EP]
- We Are Messengers, Matt Maher – Give Thanks To God [Single]
- Will Carlisle – Every Circumstance [Single]
September 27, 2024
Too Bad Eugene - Astronomical Ft. Mercy Nigh (Official Music Video)
Check out this beautiful and sentimental new music video from Santa Cruz, CA. based pop-punk band – Too Bad Eugene. The track is “Astronomical” and features frontman Adam Nigh’s daughter Mercy Nigh. It’s a sweet video and done well, showing the connection between father and daughter much like the song itself. The song is off the band’s most recent album, “Battle Scars” (People of Punk Rock Records). As a bonus, I spy an Indie Vision Music Tshirt on a member. Do you see it? Which member?… Continued →
Song of the Day: The Crimson Bridge - Comin'
One of the finest acts of the Jesus Music era, The Crimson Bridge formed in 1970. While the origins of the band were in the Gospel vocal group The Spurrlows, The Crimson Bridge’s sounds and influences were much more diverse. Sure they dabbled in the typical folk music sounds of the Jesus Movement, but they also added jazz-funk, prog rock, and psychedelic rock on their debut (and only) album, eponymously titled and released in 1972 on then-fledgling Myrrh Records.
“Comin'” is the third track on the album and focuses on the return of Jesus.… Continued →
September 26, 2024
Names Without Numbers We Create Reality EP Release
The EP release the majority of us who’ve following this band have been waiting for, is finally here! Names Without Numbers which is a personal favorite band of mine (like you couldn’t tell), are releasing the best music they’ve ever done and even though it’s just an ep, these songs add a extra punch to an already glowing display of music in their two decades long career as a band. The depth of writing, the production, the variety in sounds on these songs are nothing short of extraordinary.… Continued →
2Minute Minor "Out With The New, In With The Old" Indie Vision Music Premiere
We are very excited to bring you this really special new song from 2Minute Minor titled “Out With The New, In With The Old” which will appear on the band’s final album, “Self Titled, and Self Reflection”. This song drops officially on Friday September 27th to all digital networks. Pre-Order the amazing final album from these kings of hardcore right here.. Watch/listen to the video, below. Instagram friends just type in youtube.com/indievisionmusic or find us by user name. Follow the band on Insta here: 2minute_minor… Continued →
September 25, 2024
Song of the Day: Protect Your Heart - Fireproof
This LA band has released a plethora of singles over the past few years with the latest at the time of this write up being The devil you know. I’m not sure if the band falls within the “Christian” category anymore as the actual music video depicts mannequins without clothes. I personally like the following lyrics as we as humans fall down & need to strive to get back up on our feet again.
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Last Chance Marie "Westboro (Church! Event! Caution!)" Indie Vision Music Premiere
We are proud to bring you a special lyric video for the brand new Last Chance Marie song, “Westboro (Church! Event! Caution!)”. The song drops officially on Friday September 27th but you can listen to it on our YouTube channel 2 days early! Click below this post to watch the video or click this link. For our Instagram friends, just type out youtube.com/indievisionmusic to check it out! Enjoy and make sure to follow Small Step Records for upcoming news about all their releases including new stuff from Last Chance Marie.… Continued →
September 24, 2024
Model Engine song unearthed from the archives
Brilliant alternative rock band Model Engine (formerly Black Eyed Sceva) have posted a ‘new’ song recently. “Soapbox” was recorded in the late 90s as a possible addition to The Lean Years Tradition, or to be included on the follow-up album that never happened.
The song showcases everything that was great about the band: rootsy, alternative, progressive, earthy, it’s all there. You can read the whole story about the rediscovery of the song on the band’s Bandcamp page, and also download the song for a mere 50 cents!… Continued →
September 23, 2024
Song of the Day: Groms - Ascension
I have always liked this song with its straight to the point lyrics. I remember having a conversation with my friend Ravn Furfjod who was excited as I was when the album got remastered through Nordic Mission Records. GROMS stands for God rules over my soul. Check out the lyrics below.
I am the Lord I am calling you Death isn’t finished Rise from your sleep! Judgement day has come! You will be delivered If your name is written in the Book of Life
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September 22, 2024
New Releases: September 13, 2024
Rock & Metal
- Altarheart – Save Our Souls [Single]
- Ashes Remain – Don’t Let Go [Single]
- August Burns Red – Exhumed [Single]
- The Blamed – Pride Kills and Best Friend [Single]
- Chainstay – Take The Caseyville Exit [Single]
- Earth Groans – Stream of Ache [Single]
- Ignescent – You’re Not Alone – Acoustic [Single]
- The Rocket Summer – Way Out [Single]
- Sight Received – Bones Exposed [Single]
- Skillet – All That Matters [Single]
- Sixpence None The Richer – Julia [Single]
- Stryper – When We Were Kings
- TAKE – Heaven or Hell [Single]
- Tigerwine – Wax Magnetic [Single]
- Wavorly – Strangers in Love [Single]
- ’68 – Intergalactic [Single]
- The Gray Havens – The Magic [Single]
- Jady – Coward [Single]
- SVRCINA – 1200 Beats Per Minute
- Wilder Woods – Hide Anymore / Devil In My Eyes [Single]
- Kevin Aleksander, God’s Nation – The Only Light [Single]
- Burgeon – Little Do We Know [Single]
- Daniel Hardin, Lane Marie – Triple Crown [Single]
- Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors – Strangers No More, Vol.
September 20, 2024
Song of the Day: Melech - Befriare
This beast of a tune dropped in 2017, from Melech, a side-project of two members of Pantokrator (with Ricke Gustafsson handling all instruments and Karl Walfridsson on vocals and lyrics). The Swedish melodeath duo tread similar waters as their counterparts, but emphasize the melodic aspects of death metal even more strongly. I’m highlighting the English lyric version of the song here, but there is also a Swedish version.
“Befriare” is Swedish for “liberator” and refers to the freedom Jesus won through his atoning sacrifice and resurrection from the dead, and yet also points to the hope of future resurrection for all who die in the Lord.… Continued →
September 19, 2024
REVIEW : Shamash - Done With Misery (Nos Pergamos in Domine Saluteum)
Shamash is one of the few (only?) Christian metal bands from Malaysia. Vocalist/guitarist Andre Chiang has a lengthy history with Christian metal going back to the late 90s with thrash/death metal band Necromanicide, and more recently as a member of the transcontinental act Vultures Gathering. Distinct from those bands, Shamash plays in a hybrid style fusing elements of metalcore, death metal, and black metal to interesting and effective results.
“Not by My Heart” opens the album with a mix of metalcore and melodic death metal with some blackened vocals on the verses.… Continued →
Protect Your Heart - Speedrun (Lyric Video)
Protect Your Heart are back with another brand new song, this one titled “Speed Run”. Since everyone hates the term “easycore” and I get crap for it let’s just say it’s heavy pop-punk and it’ll leave you amped up and thirsting for more. This band absolutely rules and if you haven’t give them a listen yet, do it now! Lyric video for the new song can be found below this post.… Continued →
Chainstay - Take The Caseyville Exit (Official Music Video)
Chainstay return with a brand new song titled “Take The Caseyville Exit”. We are dropping the band’s music video for this song below this post. This emotionally charged emo-pop-punk new school anthem is sure to bring a smile to the faces of both purists and cynics alike. If you like driving melodies, adrenaline fueled and loud instrumentation along with vocals that’ll move you, then Chainstay is your band. This isn’t annoying, irritating, and a devoid of all meaning tune that’ll leave you empty inside and wishing you had more caffeine.… Continued →
The Showdown Vinyl Exclusive, Git Snake Bit!
The Showdown have reemerged in the past year or so playing Furnace Fest last year, playing again this year, and best of all….a 20th anniversary vinyl pressing of their now classic debut “A Chorus Of Obliteration”. This fantastic album was available in two variants before this post had gone up but now is down to just one available. The band will have limited supply of the sold out variant at Furnace Fest so make sure to track them down and prepare to Git Snake Bit!… Continued →
September 18, 2024
Song of the Day: The Homeless Gospel Choir - Some People
This controversial acoustic punk artist is a one man band named Derek Zanetti. He can be compared to Destroy Nate Allen which is a fun act to see live. Beware, the song does use the A word towards the song’s end, but it talks about Christians who do not act like Jesus called us to act. The song literally challenges the listener to think about the opposites of who we can be. Most of us interact with people every day. Who do you want to be known as?… Continued →
September 16, 2024
Song of the Day: Slechtvalk: Paralyzed By Fear vs To Praise the Unpraised
The new Netherlands Slechtvalk hits hard. If you have never heard of this band think Holy Blood vs Crimson Moonlight. The name is Dutch for the bird peregrine falcon by the way. The band will release their long awaited “At Death’s Gate” on October 31, 2024. While checking out this new track, recollect this 2000 Viking metal worship song.
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September 13, 2024
The Rumors Are True celebrate 100 episodes with guest Jeff Schroeder
Our friends over at The Rumors Are True podcast have reached an amazing marker of 100 episodes! To celebrate the milestone, founder Jeremy Alan Gould chose guitarist Jeff Schroeder for conversation. Jeff’s dense pedigree includes Christian indie projects like Lassie Foundation and the violet burning, as well as mainstream heavyweights Smashing Pumpkins. They discuss the differences and similarities in working in such vastly different projects, while Schroeder reflects on his current and perspective on the current state of the music scene.
Click the link below to listen:
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Song of the Day: Jagged Doctrine - So Inspired
This industrial/rock/metal band has been making music since 1996 and has created a slew of albums with varying degrees of electronic elements in their sound. Some albums have had an inclination towards straight industrial, whereas others more hard rock/alternative metal.
“So Inspired” is from the band’s early era, dating to 1998 and was included on a number of compilations from both Blacklight Records and Flaming Fish Music. There are a couple of different versions of the song available. This version is taken from the I Wear the Mask album.… Continued →
September 12, 2024
New Releases: September 6, 2024
Rock & Metal
- Collapse//Revive – Death Sequence [Single]
- Collington – Talk About It [Single]
- Feeble Attempt – Absolute Trash
- Fight The Fade – Alive Again [Single]
- Fire from Heaven – Whispers Of A Nameless Fear [Single]
- Gable Price and Friends – Falling In Love With The Light [Single]
- LIONFIGHT – Control (Love / Pity) [Single]
- Magdalene Rose – Teeth Eater [Single]
- Memphis May Fire – Infection [Single]
- My Epic – Heavy Heart – Live [Single]
- Nathan Wagner – Burning Castles [Single]
- Neal Morse – All the Rage [Single]
- Nesdam – The Hill [Single]
- OnWord – Salvation Through Suffering [Single]
- Sower – CREATION [Single]
- Then It Ends – Distorted [Single]
- XXI – Torture [Single]
- Claire Leslie – Passenger Seat [Single]
- Dawson Hollow – Pixelated Haze
- Henrik – Little bit [Single]
- Jimmy Clifton, Salem Lee – Holiday [Single]
- Gui Brazil – Last Call [Single]
- Jeremy James Whitaker, Amariah – bind up [Single]
- JOSHUA LAZER – Amen [Single]
- Jon Guerra – American Gospel [EP]
- Lowland Hum – We’re All Waiting, Again [Single]
- The Riverside – Evergreen Tides / Nightfall [Single]
- Sherwood Forest – Feed My Lambs [Single]
- Alive City – LIONS (ROAR) [Single]
- Andrew Ripp – City on a Hill [Single]
- HERITVGE – Heaven Is Here Now [Single]
- Ian Yates – Lament And Repent [Single]
- John Mark Pantana, LOVKN – oh Papa [Single]
- Sam Bowman, Christian Singleton – DO THE NEXT THING [Single]
- Steph Andrews – Half-Hearted Lovers [Single]
- Swingin Hammers – Behold [Single]
- tamsin frost – quiet glory [EP]
September 11, 2024
Song of the Day: Vardoger - Call Your Name
“Unblack” metal can be hard to classify. Many do not like the term, but Vardoger could fall under that style of music. The band has gone over numerous personnel changes since its start in 1994. Check out the song lyrics which elude to the struggle of pressing on for the prize that Philippians 3:14 talks about.
And by the way, let us remember those affected by the 9/11 attacks. Let’s pray for the Holy Spirit to work on all of our hearts that we may call on Jesus when we struggle with the various sins that can take their toll on our relationship with YHWH.… Continued →
September 10, 2024
TAKE "Heaven Or Hell" Indie Vision Music World Premiere
We are excited to bring you the world premiere of the new TAKE music video for their brand new song “Heaven or Hell” which will be on the upcoming album “Time Bomb” due out November 8th. The single drops same day, September 13th! You can click the link below and turn on those notifications to view the video first thing at 12pm PST on Friday! Thanks to Resuscitation Records and TAKE for the new music and premiere.… Continued →
First Furnace Fest Exclusive Vinyl Announcement
The very first official Furnace Fest Vinyl announcement has taken place and 3 albums have been revealed as part of this exclusive: Dogwood “Building a Better Me” (2000), Slick Shoes “Self Titled” (2001), and As Cities Burn “Hell Or High Water” (2009). You can find these 3 at Furnace Fest next Month courtesy of UnoriginalVinyl and their very talented team. Let’s hope a different variant of each will appear online for those of us who can’t attend Furnace Fest. Which ones are you excited for?… Continued →
September 9, 2024
Song of the Day: Eva O- Panting For Love vs Audio Paradox -Grace One
Controversial deathrock artist Eva Ortiz has a complicated past & present, but decided to become a Christian for a few years. Panting for Love was the first song I heard from her on a “Christian” show from the college I was attending at the time while I was still in the military in Columbia, South Carolina. Eric Clayton (Saviour Machine) produced the album & the industrial rock band Audio Paradox provided the instrumentation. Both these releases were from 1999 also. AP are probably known most for this song’s appearance on the Flaming Fish Records compilation Electro Shock Therapy.… Continued →
September 8, 2024
Letter Kills Seek To Rule Your Listening Habits This Fall
Letter Kills have returned with a brand new song titled “Closer” that is some of the best music they’ve ever written together. Check out the music video for the track below this post and you can stream/download the song now wherever you get your music. I can’t wait to hear the rest of the new stuff because if this is any indication of what’s to come, we are in for a mind blowing listening experience.… Continued →
Chainstay to Release New Song
Chainstay are releasing their new track full of those midwest emo and pop-punk vibes titled “Take The Caseyville Exit” on September 13th. Follow the band on instagram to keep updated: chainstayband… Continued →
Homeplate to Release Brand New EP
Homeplate will return with their brand new EP titled “Thanks For Visiting” which will see a release on September 20th through Small Step Records. Check out a little teaser for it below. Expectations are definitely high and I have a feeling they’ll bring it…all the way home!… Continued →