Author: Brandon J.

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 →

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 →