Author: Brandon J.

So Cal melodic punk rock band, Heart Like War, have dropped their brand new 5 song ep “Start Over” which features a whole new lineup and enhanced sound. If you enjoyed their music in the past you’re going to be blown away by the new stuff. The band takes their catchy pop-punk and melodic punk to a whole new level mixing in perfectly placed harmonies, hard charging guitar parts, sing-a-long vocals and a certain rough around the edges take that keeps the punk rock alive and well.… Continued →

Slow Coming Day recently reunited at Joshua Fest last weekend. You can catch their performance of the classic song “Pages Yet To Be Written”, below. Their new song “All Things New” appears on the IVM compilation “Family & Friends Sampler 3” which is available through our webstore right here.… Continued →

Longest running alternative rock band in the Christian music scene – The Choir – are at again, dropping a super catchy and ear pleasing new full length record titled “Bloodshot”. It is truly amazing that after all these years this band can continue to churn the hits and songs most people haven’t yet discovered. A band of this talent bubbling just beneath the surface is unheard of but guess what, us fans have these legends to cherish all to ourselves. Am I right? Please go support these wonderful independent musicians by picking up merch in their store here or by purchasing in your digital store of choice.… Continued →

Hip-Hop collective – R.E.F. which feature collaborations with artists like Jovi Harp, Geddenon, Spade, Jflight, Praize, among others, has just dropped a new album titled “Where, O Death, Is Your Sting?” through God Sqwad Records. Check it out below and pick up the album through your favorite digital network.… Continued →

Kelly Nunn who has been a touring member with groups like Further Seems Forever, Maylene & The Sons of Disaster, and Underoath (among many other bands), has just released his new 7 song ep titled “All Rise Up”. This ep is beautiful and low key worship music perfect for not only Sunday mornings but any day of the week. Unlike the bands he played in, this is really mellow stuff but super good and showcases his talents. Kelly Nunn leads worship at St. Pete Vineyard in Florida.… Continued →

Fit For A King have dropped another heavy track that strikes a match and burns you to the soul. Heavy stuff. Check out “Backbreaker” below. New album “Dark Skies” will be available this September on Solid State Records and can be pre-ordered right here.… Continued →

A talented new singer-songwriter under the name spoken vvorld has emerged from the music scene. Check out his recently released debut album through all digital networks. You can stream it below. This incredibly insightful, hopeful, and altogether moving new release is sure to please fans of: Jon Foreman, Switchfoot, My Epic, Right Away Great Captain, The Classic Crime, Vocal Few, Pedro the Lion, The Tallest Man On Earth, Adrianne Lenker, Austin Basham, Horse Feathers, and David Ramirez. You can find out more info on spoken vvorld right here at his website and check out the lyrics right here.… Continued →

The Undiscovered Sound will be spinning more songs from the IVM catalog tonight on Idobi Radio. Please tune in at 3pm PST or 6pm EST to hear a bunch of songs from “Family & Friends Sampler 2” and make sure to support Jeff’s show. He has been good to IVM and has supported everything I’ve done for the past few years. Stream live at Idobi Radio here at the time listed above. Next week, more songs from IVM will spin on his show from Family & Friends Sampler 3.… Continued →

If Anberlin’s recent post on Instagram is any indication of an imminent “reunion”, count me as excited. I love this band and any mention of new music from them is certainly reason enough to justify a GOOD DAY. I didn’t really understand their breakup the first time (a hiatus would have been sufficient). Check out the post below and discuss among yourselves. Anyone game for more Anberlin music?… Continued →

In case you missed it last month, I had Drew from Rival Consultants create a lyric video for the new Names Without Numbers song “The Apathy Anthem”. It came out pretty cool I think and if you give it a chance, I am sure you’ll enjoy it too. Names Without Numbers are an alt-emo-rock band from Nebraska who recently reunited after an almost decade long absence. Their music would please fans of Jimmy Eat World, Anberlin, The Classic Crime, Taking Back Sunday, House Of Heroes, Acceptance, and Thrice.… Continued →

Following up my very late news from last week, the band Silent Planet dropped their latest song “Vanity of Sleep” and you can check it out below in lyric video format. What do you all think about the new tracks?… Continued →

This new band deserves a proper introduction. They are called “The Upside” and they play a furious blend of pop-punk, alternative rock, and even a bit of easy-core for a unique sound all their own. The band just released their first song today titled “New World” which you can listen to below. I’ve heard 3 of the new songs from their upcoming ep due out this fall and let me tell you, you’re in for a real treat. Punk rock meets ministry meets rock n’ roll.… Continued →

Emerging from their nearly 2 decade long slumber, The Prayer Chain are set to bring the rock and show us all how a well seasoned band of veterans can bring the noise but in a good way. The band are celebrating the 25th anniversary of their debut full length “Shawl” and will be playing hits from not only that album but “Mercury” and other selected tracks as well. Joining the band this Saturday night at House Of Blues in Anaheim, CA. will also include a rare reunion from Dakoda Motor Co.,… Continued →

Grandpa Loves Rhinos will release their new ep this fall digitally through Indie Vision Music. This will be one release you won’t want to miss and a fantastic introduction to a group of guys with unique experience. Paul and Seth Hyde create some of the most catchy, ear pleasing music around while also holding down the fort in their respective jobs in the military. I support our troops and I think we can all give a resounding YES towards supporting Grandpa Loves Rhinos. Ep title and tracklist will be announced soon.… Continued →

Burlap To Cashmere have recently reunited and are playing some comeback shows. Catch the band at The Triple Door in Seattle, WA. this Thursday and in Portland, OR. on Friday. More info can be found below.… Continued →

Remember that one time MxPx said some naughty words and got busted by the cops? No? Well watch the punk rock legends MxPx get themselves into trouble (both literally and figuratively) in this fun throwback video to those old timey pop-punk classics. So far, what new song is your favorite – “Rolling Strong” or “Let’s Ride”?… Continued →

The explosive and politically charged new song from Fit For A King titled “The Price of Agony” now has a music video and can be viewed below. This song sounds most excellent, what do you think? “Dark Skies” is out September 14th through Solid State Records and you can pre-order in a few different bundles right here. Oh and in my perfect Beavis voice – FIRE, FIRE, FIRE!!!… Continued →

Check out the new Earth Groans music video for “Avarice”. This new song is available for purchase and streaming via your favorite digital networks. The band’s new album “Rahab” is available for pre-order right here.… Continued →

Silent Planet will release their new album “When The End Began” soon and in celebration (excuse the lateness of this post) they have released a new song titled “Northern Fires (Guernica)” In regard to the lateness of this post, I just plain forgot to post about it in all the craziness of the past few months. In the meantime the band has been working on new music and another new song will be posted by tomorrow? So if you happen to see two new posts about Silent Planet on IVM in the next day or so, that is why.… Continued →

Get ready for a pop-punk explosion of positive vibes and a focus on mental health. It’s probably something that hasn’t been discussed at least in our scene anyway, in a long time. Dive into some super catchy and melodic punk rock that’ll bring a smile to any cynic’s face and help pick you up off the ground. The Heart Like War “Start Over” ep will be available through all digital networks and make sure to support the new lineup at a show near you. Oh and all of our friends in Japan will be super stoked to learn that Heart Like War will be making a stop in your country this November!… Continued →

Attention all IVM friends and fans: Jeff Motekaitis and his radio show – The Undiscovered Sound, will be premiering new and recent music from IVM tonight at 6pm EST!!! Jeff has been a wonderful supporter of everything I’ve done in the past year for the IVM label and our bands. In the next few weeks he will be further exploring the back history of Indie Vision Music with some old classics so don’t miss out on all this awesome exposure. You can find The Undiscovered Sound through Idobi Radio right here and stream live when the show goes on this afternoon/tonight.… Continued →

All you fans of solid underground music don’t forget to check out the Indie Vision Music Webstore for a ton of great deals. New Small Wars 7″ Vinyl is now only $5ea. Plus new and recent albums from the likes of Light The Way, Mainframe, Must Build Jacuzzi, At The Wayside, and The Prettybads. Plus marked down releases from Available At The Counter and all those old school IVM CDs. Once those 10+ year old IVM releases go out of print, that’ll be it forever. I also have “Family & Friends Sampler 3 Pack” for just $4.00!… Continued →

All of you California punk rock fans get excited because the mighty Slick Shoes and legendary Craig’s Brother are joining forces to play an epic night of melodic punk bliss together under one roof for one night only. Slick Shoes will be recording a live record this night. You don’t want to miss it. Show is on August 18th in The Parrish at House of Blues Anaheim. I wish I could be there but I’ll be camping around that time (dang it!). Tickets and info right here.… Continued →

Beautiful songs are one in a million and not so easy to come by regardless of what websites/radio/media throw in your face. Simple songs like this one can be just as powerful as next year’s big chart topping artist. Forum Blue is the new project of Ray Torres of Ray Torres & The Mercy (an artist I wrote about quite a bit over 5 years ago). This song is titled “A Precious Place” and is an honest love letter to his Father who has long since passed.… Continued →

I really have to draw attention to one of the most excellent acoustic pop-punk “cover” tracks done in recent memory. Sef Idle has been playing for years fronting and playing guitar for bands like uniSEF and False Idle but has recently come forward as a skilled acoustic-punk singer/songwriter. Sef Idle just released “Someday, Today” back in May and it is a fitting reminder of how raw, natural talent can captivate the listener. It’s not that often that you hear a Christian singer/songwriter in this genre be so overwhelmingly effective with honesty and conviction, letting the music do the talking through words and song.… Continued →

I am really pumped to announce that the Small Wars 7″ Vinyl is finally here! Vinyl Record Pressing out of Florida did a fantastic job and they look beautiful. All pre-orders will begin shipping tomorrow and will finish up in to next week. I will be including some freebies with orders so look for those. Check out pics of this vinyl, below. If you haven’t purchased one yet, they are now $5 in the webstore here and will begin shipping once the orders roll in. The band will also have a bunch of these to sell at shows and such.… Continued →

Southern California based alt-rock band – Weak Made Strong, are releasing their new song “Choir On the Frontline” in lyric video right here today at IVM. Check out the band and song, below.… Continued →

Just wanted to send out a quick note that the IVM band The Prettybads have taken over the Indie Vision Music facebook page for this weekend. They will post pics and videos, giving a brief glimpse at the mighty Audio Feed Festival. Check it all out here… Continued →

Vocal Few which is the project of Matt MacDonald of The Classic Crime and his wife Kristie, has a new ep coming out titled “Grand Pre” on August 17th. Check out 2 new songs below.… Continued →

Benjamin Daniel is a new artist i’d like to introduce you all to. His music beautiful new song “Shaping Season” and purely magnificent in every mention of the word, is now streaming below. Benjamin is currently working on new recordings and this is one of his first to feature. This 5 minute and 30 sec epic song takes the listener on a journey through unshakable emotion, piercing sadness, unmistakable hope, and the redemption that shines through it all. I’m a tough one to be swayed by new solo independent music but there is something truly amazing about this debut track and something awe inspiring.… Continued →