Author: Brandon J.

Arizona based Punk Rock band – Reliance, have just signed with Raven Faith Records. The band just released their 6 track raging punk powerhouse of an ep now which you can pick up digitally here or on CD from Raven Faith Records here. This explosive, faith centered new punk band is sure to please old school and new school fans alike. For fans of Pennywise, Pulley, Bad Religion, and Dogwood. You can’t go wrong with punk rock like this! Watch a special video below and listen to the ep as well.… Continued →

Small Wars will hit up some dates with JM Lansdowne in September. View those tour dates right here and see if they are stopping in your town. Any Ohio Small Wars fans? Check those dates! Small Wars self titled debut ep is now available on 7″ from IVM right here or Digitally wherever fine music is sold/streamed.… Continued →

DENS have posted a powerful new music video for their song “Vice & Virtue” which was recorded live at their Audio Feed performance last month. Check out the video below and make sure you support the band (and Facedown) by picking up their brand new ep “No Small Tempest” available now.… Continued →

Light The Way have just posted a really cool imaginative take on their song “The BRKN Hearts Club” which appears on their new full length “False Memory Syndrome”. The album is available everywhere digitally or on CD from IVM here. Support these guys and make sure to visit their bandcamp and facebook pages. They are also on Instagram: @lightthewayca . Lyric video below.… Continued →

Everyone needs to check out this promising new band from the great state of Oregon, Signal Versus Noise. The band recently played Joshua Fest and have a big show on August 23rd with The Ataris for that band’s “So Long Astoria” 15th Anniversary event. Their sound will please fans of Real Friends, State Champs, Anberlin, Bayside, and Capital Lights. Listen to the song “Nineteen” below and go grab their brand new album that released last month.… Continued →

Arthur Alligood has released his long awaited new ep titled “Portage Vol. 1: At The Edge Of The World” and you can grab it right here. Take a listen to the track “Old Mistakes” below. [Facebook]… Continued →

There I said it and it’s true, all of it. This relatively “new” rock band by the name of Brave Future as reemerged from the shadows to come out swinging in a big way this year. The band consists of former Sent by Ravens members and they play a sound in that same vein but in an even grander scope. Clearly said, this is rock n’ roll for the new millennium and the talent bleeds through with each beat, each chord played, and each note sung.… Continued →

Maryland based indie-punk rock band, Samuel Powers, are celebrating the one year anniversary of their last full length “Wonder” by releasing a brand new song inspired by the hit show of the same name – “Nashville”. This band is unique in the fact that their songs are all centered around and inspired by classic tv shows like Wonder Years, Saved by The Bell, Boy Meets World, and now Nashville. Band member Brody B. was actually a writer here at IVM for many years and typed up some now classic reviews.… Continued →

Weathered is a band you absolutely NEED to check out, like right now! So much positive, uplifting, and altogether AMAZING stuff coming out of Facedown Records and this band is one of them. Check out the new song “Burn” off their Facedown Records debut “Stranger Here”, due out August 17th. This band is in a league of their own but would surely please fans of Make Do and Mend, Balance and Composure, Citizen, Superheaven, and Brand New. Pre-Order in a few different bundles including Vinyl and CD right here… Continued →

Fireflight have just dropped their brand new song titled “Die Free” which features Kevin Young of Disciple. The hard charging, heavy rock song will impress long time fans and inspire new fans to check out a band with an important message to share. Check out the song below and pick up wherever fine digital music is sold/streamed.… Continued →

A new artist to many of you avid music listeners, Collington, has just released a brand new ep titled “In Between”. The 5 song ep featuring heart on the sleeve, thought provoking, indie rock inspired tunes meant to get your head spinning with those kind of sing-a-long songs. This is extremely well done and well played rock n’ roll that would please fans of Band of Horses, Switchfoot, Lifehouse, The Classic Crime, Manchester Orchestra, and Dashboard Confessional. It’s a diverse set of music and comes with my highest recommendation.… Continued →

Chicago based punk rock n’ roll band, October Bird of Death, will release their new ep titled “Assemble” on August 17th via ZAP Records. Listen to a new song “Beckoning Beast” below and pre-order here in a few different options.… Continued →

August 1, 2018. Raven Faith Records and Thumper Punk Records have jointly teamed up for the release of “Turn It Up!” from Fountain Valley, California, based punk band CPR. While musically influenced by Oxymoron, The Damned, and Black Flag, CPR has a unique street punk sound that sets itself apart. Said lead singer Jet Wilson: “Don’t write music to please the crowd. Don’t write music that’s already been done before.” CDs will be available directly from CPR and Raven Faith Records on August 1. Digital downloads available now from: Raven Faith Records and Thumper Punk Records.… Continued →

Following up on the “introducing” feature that I brought you a few weeks ago is another new song from indie singer-songwriter, Benjamin Daniel. Check out the track “Inside My Shadow”, below. Follow Benjamin Daniel here. This song will appear as part of a new two part full length titled “Shaping Season” with Vol. 1 out this fall and Vol. 2 out summer 2019.… Continued →

As Cities Burn will join Silverstein for the 15th anniversary tour of the album “When Broken Is Easily Fixed”. Joining the two bands will be none other than Hawthorne Heights (who just released one of their finest albums in years) and Capstan. Dates and info can be seen by clicking below. Anyone going to hit up a date on this tour?… Continued →

Indie Post-Hardcore band known as Eaves have begun recording their follow up to last year’s fabulous debut full length “As Deeply As You Do”. Listen to the debut below and follow them on Facebook here. Anyone else looking forward to more fabulous music from these guys?… Continued →

Trevor McNevan the founding member, singer, and songwriter behind one of the largest rock acts around – Thousand Foot Krutch, has announced that he is launching a “solo” hip hop album under the name “I Am The Storm”. Official launch date for the single and social media will come very very soon. Check out the video below. What are you thoughts on this new venture?… Continued →

Seeker and Servant are dropping their new song “Do You Hear Me” with string accompaniment which you can hear right now by clicking below. The song will appear on the group’s new release “The String Club” which is out this Friday digitally through iTunes and Bandcamp. The String club is a compilation of songs from each of our previous releases, but done solely with string accompaniment. It adds new light to the songs and creates a whole new worship experience for the listener.… Continued →

Heart Like War released their smashing new Ep “Start Over” last Friday and today is the unveiling of a music video for the song “Screaming”. Check out the music video below and make sure to support these guys by purchasing the ep direct from them right here on bandcamp. Quality So Cal Pop-Punk.… Continued →

So Cal. spirit-filled hardcore band – Rapture, have announced their brand new album titled “Unburned”. The album will be released on August 28th through On The Attack Records. Check out the cover art below. Follow the band on Facebook right here.… Continued →

Nashville, TN based hip-hop artist – Derek Minor, is about to release his new full length effort titled “The Trap” via Reflection Music Group (August 10th). You can hear one of the new songs in music video form, below. The track is titled “Revolution”.… Continued →

Fearless BND is a new worship collective led by Christy and Jeremy Johnson, formerly of the group – Worth Dying For. This new group, Fearless BND, is now located out of Los Angeles, CA. Check out their 2017 full length “We Are Fearless”, below. Follow on Facebook here.… Continued →

For King & Country have just dropped another music video off their upcoming new full length album “Burn The Ships”. The emotionally charged new track “God Only Knows” connects with the listener in more ways than one. It is a beautiful song with a much deeper message. It balances words of hope and peace in the storm of doubt and pain with an underlying message of mental health awareness. Maybe I’m wrong but I haven’t seen this issue done with this caliber of quality in quite some time.… Continued →

Facedown Records are holding a very special limited time offer of 20% off your order in their online store till tomorrow July 31st only. I was late in posting this so please forgive me. The coupon code to use at check out is: SUMMER20. Click here to enter the store. They have a ton of great stuff including preorders for the new one from Weathered, the vinyl press of “I Am Undone” by My Epic, plus recent release by the awesome DENS. You can also check out an assortment of great clothing merch items.… Continued →

As you might have heard California has been struck by a series of destructive fires that have torn through towns with such force that people are left feeling broken. It’s terrible and unfortunately someone we have talked quite a bit about here on IVM, has lost his home and belongings as a result of these fires. Jeff Schneeweis, his wife, and 3 daughters made it out safely but their home, belongings including Jeff’s recording equipment and instruments, did not. Jeff was a founding member of the band Number One Gun, went on to produce a bunch of great band albums over the years and more recently began recording “solo” under the project name “Lael”.… Continued →

Altar Boys have just announced a very special reunion gig and album release show for their long awaited new album “No Substitute”. The show will take place September 16th 2018 at House of Blues Anaheim with Crumbacher opening. Tickets and info can be found here. More info below. “No Substitute” is the new album featuring fully completed songs the band were working on toward the end of their run in the early 90’s after the release of “Forever Mercy”. The band ran a very successful kickstarter campaign to fund the release of this album showing that no matter the age good music is good music.… Continued →

Metal act – Behold The Dawn, have released their latest single titled “Cut To The Bone”. Check out the song via Spotify below. The song will appear on the upcoming album “Oh God What Have I Done” due out August 11th.… Continued →

Check out this really cool short film with 3D animated effects from the indie hip-hop group – Beautiful Eulogy. The track is titled “Weight”.… Continued →

Citizens just dropped their new song “Strength and Beauty” which you can watch in music video form, below. This is the latest signing by Humble Beast and is available through all digital networks here.… Continued →

Arms For Elephants just released their new ep “All Rise” this weekend. Check out the new songs on your favorite digital networks or purchase direct from the band right here.… Continued →