Author: Brandon J.

I am 44 years old living in Orange County, CA. with my wife and 2 children (+1 adult son). I enjoy living a life for God, Family, passionate music, the ocean, the mountains, gardening, and working in the Machining industry. Kauai is my special place. I founded this site in July of 2000 and love the community we have here.

January 6, 2024

Mourning Eve Forms Out of The Dust of GFM

Another new band featuring a former member of GFM Band that also looks extremely intriguing from the little videos posted on their instagram. The band is called Mourning Eve and features CJ English formerly of GFM Band (Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh). You can follow them on Instagram/Facebook at: mourningeveContinued →

PFR Reunite, Announce Work on New Album, and Upcoming Show

Pray For Rain, the band affectionately known as “PFR” has recently reunited and have come together in the studio to record an upcoming new album, and if not that, at least some new songs. The band have a big comeback show scheduled for February 10th 2024 at Fine Line in Minneapolis, MN. with the band Miirrors (new band with Brian McSweeney formerly of Seven Day Jesus), and Halle Hanson. This will be their first big show of 2024 after playing a couple of hugely anticipated reunion gigs last year.… Continued →

Heart Like War Drop Brand New Surprise EP

We have just begun 2024 and a much loved Los Angeles based pop-punk band named Heart Like War has just come out of the gates swinging with their brand new, shall I say “Surprise” EP. The EP is titled “Time To Go” which is everything tasty you’d come to expect from a high quality Pop-Punk act with years of experience and led by a frontman who is also a world renown YouTube celebrity, “TodayIGrewUp” (with a very cool channel I might add). So drop the January doldrums and seasonal blues and jam some of that new Heart Like War pop-punk action.… Continued →

December 22, 2023

Allan R Aguirre of Scaterd-Few Announces "Auditory" in 2024

Allan R Aguirre who was the charismatic frontman of world renown Christian underground punk band from the early 80’s-early 90’s called “Scaterd-Few” (along with Spy Glass Blue and Men as Trees Walking), is back with new music. It is unknown at time of this post whether it’ll be in band form or strictly solo work. The preview video I viewed mentioned “Auditory 2024” but also unsure whether that is the title of group/project. More news to come. This is a great time for Allan’s voice and lyrics to blast back into our music scene.… Continued →

Now That's What I Call Christmas!

I just wanted to share this recent Indie Vision Music playlist with you all since we are coming up on Christmas literally in just a couple days. It’s called “Now That’s What I Call Christmas” which is kind of haha but you get it right? Enjoy these tunes while there is still time. This was created and posted by Brandon Jones on behalf of Indie Vision Music. Playlist below via Spotify. Sorry to Apple Music fans, I wasn’t able to post one there but maybe next year.… Continued →

December 17, 2023

Advertising at Indie Vision Music

If you’ve visited the Indie Vision Music website recently you may have noticed the “Advertising” bar at top or in the pull-down menu on mobile. If you didn’t, then click here. After many years of not offering advertising, I’ve decided to dive headfirst into it once again. We have several different options and customizations available to faith based Christian artists and the like with a focus on independent music. Would you like to learn more, then click here. All ad purchases go toward supporting this website and costs involved.… Continued →

December 16, 2023

The Blamed Release Fun Christmas EP

The Blamed have a little fun this Christmas season by releasing their “Reese’n For The Season” 4 Song Ep led by the track “Reason For The Season” featuring Reese Roper on Lead Vocals and all the members of The Blamed backing him up. It’s a fun yellow and black attack track and perfect for this year’s Christmas playlists. You’ll also find newly remade Christmas classics – “Hark”, “Joy”, and “Away”. The songs are now on all digital networks or on bandcamp below.… Continued →

Model Engine "The Lean Years Tradition" Is Now Available Digitally

The story goes, a small independent band known as Black Eyed Sceva begins working with 5 Minute Walk Records and then release their fantastic debut titled “Way Before The Flood” in 1995. The band would release another album/ep called “5 Years, 50,000 Miles Davis” which included a couple new tracks (at the time) alongside Live songs and other rarities. It would release in 1996 and would mark the band’s final release under their name. They regrouped that year and changed their name to “Model Engine” to differentiate themselves from the harder to pronounce and difficult to explain name.… Continued →

December 15, 2023

Best of 2023: Brandon Jones

A lot of the music I listened to was in the past, I mean after all, Spotify labeled me a “Time Traveler” this year, lol? However, there was plenty of great music that released in 2023 that of which got the blood pumping and adrenaline rushing, even some songs more on the “chill” side that could cause one to contemplate the deepest complexities of life (and what that next meal will be). The past year wasn’t without challenges, more so personally and because of which I retreated more and more inward yet the music had it’s way of soothing my soul.… Continued →

December 12, 2023

December 6, 2023

Too Bad Eugene Finish Recording New Album and New Single Out December 14th!

Too Bad Eugene have just finished recording their brand new album. The band will debut their new single on December 14th and you do not want to miss out on this song. I feel that it’s their strongest work by far and ranks up there with the best of the best in melodic punk rock. You like good music well then you’re going to sink those teeth in deep to this new song, and the album too I’m sure. I’m almost 99.9% positive that I’ll dig this new album so much that it’ll rank up there high on my year end list of 2024.… Continued →

December 3, 2023

Check Out: Calling Hours

I know this band doesn’t exactly fit under the banner of Indie Vision Music (Christian bands and the like) but I really enjoy them and this new (Debut) album by Calling Hours is an absolute joy to listen to. The album “Say Less” just released in November on the mighty Revelation Records and it’s already making waves in the punk and hardcore communities. This album rides the waves of any great melodic punk/rock band but takes it up another whole level and far exceeds expectations. I went into this record knowing about “Popeye from Farside” which if you didn’t know, was a highly influential and somewhat short-lived punk/hardcore band from So.… Continued →

November 25, 2023

Too Bad Eugene Launch Kickstarter For New Album

The band Too Bad Eugene have just launched a new kickstarter campaign to help fund the finished recording and mix on the new album. I’ve already heard an early mix of a new song titled “Shaking My Fist At Clouds” and I must say, this is the absolute best the band has ever sounded. It’s an extremely catchy track with tons of melodic, fast punk rock, along with great sounding BGVs like the band has become well known for. Plus a great “Get off my lawn” yet entirely positive, lyrical content.… Continued →

November 18, 2023

New Music Out Now: November 17th 2023

I thought i’d do a quick post about some new releases out yesterday. New songs out by Small Wars (Fair Vaux) and Sam’s The Hero (Small Step Records), new acoustic EP by Names Without Numbers (Small Step Records), the chaotic Pipe Bomb and song “Tied Down”, killer hardcore band – Debtor with “Dead To The World”, and that powerful new full length from Lacey Sturm. Anything else we missed? Next week is the 2 song single from Too Bad Eugene, and the 4th release by Mainframe titled “Good Hearts”.… Continued →

November 13, 2023

Mainframe Release First Single From New Album

Mainframe have just dropped their first single which is the title track off their upcoming album, “Good Hearts”. You can find the new song on all digital networks and you can pre-order now over on the Indie Vision Music Bandcamp right here. All pre-orders on bandcamp including an instant download of 2 songs! The new Mainframe album drops worldwide on November 24th. Check out the song below this post. Follow the band on Facebook / Instagram here: mainframepunkContinued →

November 11, 2023

Chives McAlister Releases Debut EP Through Small Step Records

The brand new, debut EP from Chives McAlister just dropped yesterday via Small Step Records. Small Step is on quite a roll lately with so many great releases in 2023! Go check out the label and definitely give this new Chives McAlister EP a listen because it rules. Take a step backwards and give Names Without Numbers, Dona Luzi, Chainstay, Light The Way, and newest signees Sam’s The Hero, all a listen as well because they absolutely will make even the gloomiest of days that much brighter.… Continued →

Joey's Loss Potential Return?

Legendary east coast punk/post-hardcore band JOEY’S LOSS that many had never heard much of outside of their home state of TN. and some small Indie Vision Music promotions, are potentially staging some sort of return. Just what this means is unclear at this point and I’m not going to speculate but I do have a special appreciation for their musical output two decades ago. 20 years of “Unwelcome Travelers and Other Brave Men” is next year and could this be something to celebrate in a live setting?… Continued →

November 8, 2023

Ghostbusters Return With a Shivering New Teaser for a Chilly Film Set to Freeze New York

This is outside the realm of music (well except for that dope 80’s song in the opening) but then again it is Faith AND ENTERTAINMENT With an Independent Perspective, am I right? Anyway, Sony Pictures just dropped a shivering teaser video for “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” (watch it below). It looks to be a chilly, COLD new film set to freeze those poor folks in New York City in a film that will certainly be a highlight of everyone’s 2024 (unless we’ve blown each other to smithereens and we are walking a real life post-apocalyptic scene which in turn might terrify rather than excite).… Continued →

Small Wars Announce New Single Through Fair Vaux

Small Wars return with a new digisingle titled “The Devil and Better Angels” which will drop on November 17th through Fair Vaux. They are recommended for fans of Face to Face, Alkaline Trio, Samiam, and I would say a little Gaslight Anthem, Frank Turner, and even Hot Water Music. The band’s debut full length will release in 2024 via Fair Vaux and distributed through Steadfast Records. If you enjoyed their last 2 releases then I am sure you’ll be very interested in what new stuff this band brings to the table.… Continued →