Author: Brandon J.
March 31, 2012
Today’s Video Flashback is from the band Slick Shoes and their song “Alone” off the “Self Titled” 2002 release on Tooth & Nail Records. The band had/has such a catchy pop-punk sound as evidenced on this track. Their Tooth & Nail albums were all great. It’s also interesting to note that when the band released their first ep on T&N, the singer (Ryan) was only 14! Crazy. The band has recently reunited and have begun playing shows. There is even talk of a new album.… Continued →
March 30, 2012
Blindside - Pitiful
Today’s Video Flashback comes from Sweden based Post-Hardcore band, Blindside, and their song “Pitiful” (from “Silence” 2002 Atlantic Records). So many different viewpoints and opinions arise when talking about Blindside and their vast collection of music over the years. My personal favorite is still this album, although the 2011 release is also quite good. Discuss your favorite Blindside albums and how this band shaped your musical taste, below. Also, in case you missed last years’ video for “Our Love Saves Us”, you can find that below too.… Continued →
March 29, 2012
Poor Old Lu - All Pretty For the TV
Today’s Video Flashback comes from the Alt-Rock band, Poor Old Lu, which released several (awesome) albums in the early to late 90’s on Alarma Records. The band attempted a short lived come back of sorts in 2002 with their Tooth & Nail album “The Waiting Room”. The band featured brothers Aaron Sprinkle (Fair/Rose Blossom Punch/Studio Producer/Solo) and Jesse Sprinkle (has gone on to play in bands like Demon Hunter, Dead Poetic, Morellas Forest, Serene, and solo work), Nick Barber (also of Fair), and Scott Hunter.… Continued →
March 28, 2012
Olivia the Band - Saturday
Today’s video flashback is from the Hawaiian pop-punk band, Olivia the Band. The song is “Saturday” off their “Self Titled” 2005 release (Provident/Sony BMG). I talked with these guys on multiple occasions and caught them live. They were a great band and great guys from one of my favorite states, Hawaii. Enjoy!… Continued →
March 27, 2012
Living Sacrifice - Reject
Today’s Video Flashback is from a metal band most of would consider to be “Legends” of the music scene. They have a rich history and talent that many bands half their age wish they possessed. Many will argue about which Living Sacrifice album is their favorite and even my personal preference is slowly changing. Discuss this great band and their many contributions to the music scene, below. By the way, the song is “Reject” from the “Reborn” album (1997 Solid State Records).… Continued →
March 26, 2012
Beloved - Aimless Endeavor
Today’s Video Flashback is the track “Aimless Endeavor” from the band Beloved off their 2003 Solid State release, “Failure On”. This band really perfected a style that is so prevalent in today’s music scene, yet they did it almost 10 years ago. The band was short lived however, releasing only an ep through Vindicated Records (later re-released by Solid State) and the one full length “Failure On”.… Continued →
March 25, 2012
Five Iron Frenzy - Handbook for the Sellout
Today’s Video Flashback is from Five Iron Frenzy for their song/video “Handbook for the Sellout” taken from the album “Our Newest Album Ever” (1997 5 Minute Walk Records). There were only a few Five Iron Frenzy music videos made and this is one of them. This album and “Electric Boogaloo 2” rank as my favorite FIF releases. Check out the video below.… Continued →
March 24, 2012
Off the Record - Death of Me
I am giving you a double dose of Video Flashback today since it’s Saturday and I am sure many of us are bored 😉 Today’s Video Flashback is from the band Off the Record. This band released one album on Tooth & Nail Records (Remember When) before splitting and then signed with New School Records. They released a full length “Mulligan” (2002) and their finest release to date the “Nothing New” ep which released in 2004. This band had that So. Cal. skate punk sound down and really started going places with their last and final ep.… Continued →
Black Eyed Sceva - Justified
Today’s Video Flashback is from 90’s alt-rock band, Black Eyed Sceva for their song “Justified” from the album “Way Before the Flood” (1995 Five Minute Walk Records). Video is a little grainy as it appears someone either recorded from a VHS or filmed their TV. This band still ranks high on my list of favorite acts from the 90’s in the Christian rock scene. They released “Way Before the Flood” and an EP before changing their name to “Model Engine” and then released “Lean Years Tradition” in 97′.… Continued →
March 23, 2012
Stretch Arm Strong - For the Record
Today’s Video Flashback comes in the form of “For the Record” by hardcore band, Stretch Arm Strong. The song appears on the band’s 2001 Solid State Records release, “A Revolution Transmission”.… Continued →
March 22, 2012
Dogwood - Building a Better Me
Today’s Video Flashback is from the band Dogwood with their video/song “Building a Better Me”. The song appears on the band’s album of the same name, “Building a Better Me” (2000 Tooth & Nail Records).… Continued →
March 21, 2012
Stavesacre - An Eclipsing
Today’s Video Flashback is actually a double dose and comes in the form of two song froms Stavesacre. The song/video for “An Eclipsing” appeared on the band’s second album for Tooth & Nail titled “Absolutes” (1997). The second song/video is “It’s Beautiful Once You’re Out Here” off the 2006 release “How to Live With a Curse” (Abacus/Century Media). There is almost a 10 year break between these two videos so I thought i’d give you a double shot of awesome. If you’ve never heard of Stavesacre, I encourage you to check them out and pick up an album or two.… Continued →
March 20, 2012
Demon Hunter - My Destiny (New Music Video)
Check out the brand new music video from Demon Hunter for their song “My Destiny” off “True Defiance”.… Continued →
Project 86 - One Armed Man
I am going to start a new feature here at IVM called “Video Flashback”. It’ll just be a simple video from the past that will hopefully strike up some conversation and good memories. Today’s Video Flashback is Project 86 “One Armed Man”. I will try to post these daily. The song appears on the Project 86 album “Drawing Black Lines” (2000).… Continued →
Beware the Neverending - Reconciliation
Check out the new music video from Beware the Neverending for their song “Reconciliation”. “The Next Level” is out now via Red Cord Records/Bridgeway Entertainment.… Continued →
Nine Lashes - Get Back
Nine Lashes are premiering their new music video for the song “Get Back” and can be seen below (Via RadioU).… Continued →
March 15, 2012
The Vespers - Flower Flower
Check out this brand new music video from folk-pop group, The Vespers, for their song “Flower Flower” which will appear on “The Fourth Wall” due out April 3rd.… Continued →
Manafest - Pushover
Check out the new music video from Manafest for the track “Pushover”, below. New album “Fighter” due out April 10th on BEC. [Thanks Smacky X]… Continued →
March 11, 2012
Witzend - You Are There
Witzend (Ex-Shop 11 Phoenix) have posted their new song “You Are There” right here. You can also listen to it below. What do you think?… Continued →
March 9, 2012
Kaitlin's Song
Kaitlin Boyda passed away from terminal cancer – but not before she made her final wish – which was to build wells in Uganda via Compassion Int’l. So Kaitlin’s Legacy was founded to continue to raise funds for the project. The latest development is this song: The song released on March 7th and is already #1 on ITunes….mainly in part to support from Thousand Foot Krutch, Carrie Underwood, Britt Nicole, Kj52, etc. Listen to the song below.… Continued →
The Devil Wears Prada - Vengeance
Check out the brand new music video from The Devil Wears Prada for their song “Vengeance” off their 2011 release “Dead Throne”.… Continued →
March 8, 2012
Impending Doom - Murderer
Check out the Hot Topic premiere of the brand new Impending Doom music video for their song “Murderer”, below. The song appears on the band’s upcoming album “Baptized in Filth” which releases next this Tuesday, March 13th.… Continued →
February 29, 2012
Staff Blog: Brandon Jones February 29th
I feel I should pull this post out every few years so people can get to know me and my vision for IVM. I wrote this in February of 2009 but much of it is still true and relevant to my life today.
February 28, 2012
Mxpx - Far Away
New music video for “Far Away” from long running pop-punk band, Mxpx. Video can be seen below. “Plans Within Plans” is due out April 3rd on Rock City Recordings. You can also sample every song on the new album via Amazon here.… Continued →
February 24, 2012
See the Light - Rise
Check out the brand new music video from See the Light for their track “Rise”, below. The album “Tepid” is out now and available for free from Come & Live here.… Continued →
February 21, 2012
The Vespers - Will You Love Me
Check out the fantastic new music from The Vespers. Their new album “The Fourth Wall” is out April 3rd. Watch the video for their single “Will You Love Me”, below. This alt-folk group is recommended for fans of The Decemberists, Avett Brothers, Sixpence None the Richer, The Civil Wars.… Continued →
Tumbledown - Great Big World
Tumbledown, the alt-country project of Mike Herrera (Mxpx) has a new music video for their track “Great Big World”, which can be seen below.… Continued →
We Are Leo - Supernova Sunrise
One of the bands that got quite a bit of coverage last year including a stellar review from myself, We Are Leo, have unleashed their killer new video for the lead single “Supernova Sunrise”. It’s filmed at a beach, what more can you ask for? Watch it below.… Continued →
February 16, 2012
Close Your Eyes - Erie
Another new Close Your Eyes music video can be seen below. This video is for the track “Erie” off of “Empty Hands and Heavy Hearts”… Continued →