Author: Brandon J.

Jen Ledger who has been with the band Skillet for a few years (and albums) has emerged as a new solo artist, releasing her first new song titled “Not Dead Yet” (listen below). This debut LEDGER 6 song ep will release on Friday April 13th worldwide via Atlantic Records. Read a more in depth story (and interview) about the new ep at Loudwire right here. Take a listen to the song then comment below with your thoughts. I love the Flyleaf meets Evanescence meets Fireflight vibe of this.… Continued →

You gotta check out the new music video from the band Righteous Vendetta for their song “War Is Killing Us All”. It’s heavy stuff and you’re going to dig it.… Continued →

The return of Impending Doom is upon us. Check out the band’s new song “The Wretched and Godless” below. “The Sin and Doom Vol. II” is out worldwide on June 22nd. [Thanks Shadi Ibrahim]… Continued →

A brand new beautifully shot music video from Israel based indie-world-music inspired group, Miqedem, has been released. The song is titled “Betzet Yisrael”. The song is sung in Hebrew but there are English subtitles in the video. The group’s new crowd funded album will be out April 20th. Oh and did I mention that Man Alive frontman James Hilsden is singing on this song? Cool stuff.… Continued →

Excited to unveil this new song from Aid & Effect which is a band featuring former members of Hawk Nelson. The song is titled “The Answer” and can be streamed below. You can download the other songs from this band via their bandcamp here. Comment with your thoughts.… Continued →

That’s right friends, the much loved and critically adored long running legends of a band – MxPx, are back and with a new album. They are here to prove that 26 years later it isn’t the end but rather a step in the next phase of this band’s legendary career. It’s hard to believe that seeing them in some sweaty Church basement here in Orange County, CA. back in 1995 with all of us (band included) being youths, that their music would endure through the years attracting new fans each step of the way.… Continued →

We Are Leo just released the hot brand new track titled “Light Up My World” and it can be heard below. This modern pop/dance song appears on the “God’s Not Dead: A Light In The Darkness” soundtrack which is available now from Dream Label Group. I know this is super pop oriented but there is a certain endearing quality about this song. Great lyrics and fits well with Easter. Stream the song and compilation below.… Continued →

Check out this fun little lyric video that the guys in Light The Way put together for their new song “But Mom Says I’m Cool”. Video below. “False Memory Syndrome” now available worldwide and on CD from Indie Vision Music. Oh and the band is now on Instagram: @lightthewayca… Continued →

Check out the very well done music video for “Bright Mornin’ Star” by Orange County Rockabilly kings – The Altar Billies. I’m loving this! You can get the band’s latest two albums “Long Long Road” and “Head’n Out West” through all digital networks and from CD Baby here.… Continued →

Switchfoot have gracefully returned from their years long slumber to reemerge as a metal band. Check out this first single titled “Project 11” which does sound eerily familiar but not sure quite how. This is the “heaviest” the band has ever sounded. Those of you that were secretly wishing for a Jeremy Camp metal project can settle for second best and get a sweet Switchfoot one instead. What goes better with the death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ than Bunnies, Eggs, Peeps, and good ol’ heavy metal?… Continued →

I am excited to announce that Facedown Records have indeed posted 3 more albums from their classic catalog for limited run vinyl. They are pressing Take It Back’s “Can’t Fight Robots” album in honor of it’s 10th anniversary. The other two vinyl being pressed are Means “To Keep Me From Sinking”, and Impending Doom “Nailed.Dead.Risen”. All of these vinyl are limited. You can pre-order them all right here.… Continued →

This is news on all the IVM related releases. First up, Light The Way. Today is official release day for the band’s new album “False Memory Syndrome”. Check out a full album stream over at NewNoiseMagazine.com right here. The band recently started an Instagram account which you can find here (@lightthewayca). The band’s new full length release “False Memory Syndrome” can be purchased/downloaded right here as well as all other major digital markets. Check out the lyric video for their song “Holy Ghost”, below.… Continued →

A really great new band by the name “Poetic Descent” has just emerged onto the scene. The band features a few former members of Mayfly and their sound will please fans of Finch, Story of the Year, Further Seems Forever, Chevelle, and Incubus. Check out the song “Close Encounter”, below. Follow on Facebook or at their official website.… Continued →

IVM Presents the brand new single from So Cal. pop-punk band, Heart Like War. The song is titled “What We Do” and features a special guest appearance by Leanor of the band Five Iron Frenzy. Check out this catchy new number below in lyric video form. Song will be available through all digital networks on April 6th.… Continued →

New Rottweiler Records band “My Place Was Taken” have released their new music video for “Cordero Y Leon” that we are happy to premiere right here at IVM today. This song and band will please fans of “Impending Doom, Fit For A King, For Today, A Plea For Purging, and The Great Commission”. The Mexico based metal band has been making waves in the music scene and are sharing their positive and faith affirming with people across the globe via Rottweiler Records. Check out the video below and read up a little on the band.… Continued →

New Indie Vision Music band – Small Wars, have just had their new lyric video for “Bombs” premiered by HM Magazine right here. Check it out and make sure to leave a comment with your thoughts. Pre-orders on Orange Clear 7″ and Digital can be found here at our Bandcamp page. Small Wars features former members of Joey’s Loss and The Hotshot Freight Train. They play a spirited form of punk rock with a certain mix of social urgency and warmhearted fervor. Small Wars releases on April 20th 2018 with Vinyl orders shipping June or July.… Continued →

Chicago based DIY hardcore punk band – 2Minute Minor, just posted a bunch of cool pre-orders for their new record “Blood On Our Front Stoop”. The band are releasing their awesome new album independently and you can find out more info and bundles right here on their site. These are insanely low prices and you don’t want to miss out on this. “Blood On Our Front Stoop” will release on May 11th. Pre-order the digital copy for $1 or more right here on bandcamp.… Continued →

Legendary punk rock n’ roll band – Altar Boys, have just launched a kickstarter for their “new” album “No Substitute” through Lo Fidelity Records. The album will be available in several different bundles/options including CDs, Vinyl, Shirts, and more. There will be several different Vinyl color options at different price levels that look super cool. For me personally, this is one of the most exciting crowd funding campaigns of 2018 and one I definitely want to back. If you’ve never heard the band before or are just a casual listener, don’t pass up this opportunity.… Continued →

I am so excited to share with you the brand new lyric video for Light The Way single “Holy Ghost”. Check out the song on Groundsounds right here and comment with your thoughts. Pre-order the new full length album on CD/Digital right here at Bandcamp.… Continued →

IVM is proud to announce the upcoming ep release from new band out of TN. called Small Wars. The band mixes in elements of Punk and Rock to create a sound all their own. Featuring ex-members of Joey’s Loss, The Hotshot Freight Train, among other notable acts, the band seeks to bring their brand of social awareness and raucous punk rock to a world wide audience. The ep will feature 4 songs and will be released on 7″ vinyl as well as through all Digital networks.… Continued →

Stryper have just released their brand new music video for the song “Sorry” off the upcoming album “GOD DAMN EVIL” which will be out on Frontiers Music April 20th. Check out the music video below. Pre-Order here.… Continued →

I am excited about this new Light The Way album “False Memory Syndrome” (like you couldn’t tell, haha) and I am pleased to tell you that I just put it up for pre-order on IVM bandcamp page here. There are two options, CD and Digital. All digital and/or cd purchases come with immediate download of the song “Thrillhouse”. The single “Holy Ghost” in lyric video form will premiere next Tuesday on Groundsounds. All CD purchases on either Bandcamp or Storenvy come with a free Light The Way “Green UFO” sticker and “Family & Friends Sampler 1”.… Continued →

ZAO is reissuing their classic mid 90’s debut “All Else Failed” with new mastering job and redone artwork, through Steadfast Records. Steadfast Records is owned and run by Matt Traxler who is a former member of Six Feet Deep, Brandtson, and a ton of other bands over the years. The label has had a resurgence of sorts and has been re-releasing their old albums in Digital format and now physical media. Pre-order this ZAO album in a few different bundles right here. [Thanks Seth D.]… Continued →

Jen Ledger, the much loved and adored drummer of Skillet who has played on their past few albums both as BGV and Drummer, has announced a new “Solo” artist venture. Jen will release a new EP next month. More news on new songs and release info to come shortly. Check out this article on Billboard talking about this new “solo” release right here. You can catch Jen (solo) on tour with Skillet and for KING & COUNTRY this spring. [Thanks Rob J. for the news]… Continued →

Fireflight release powerful lyric film to go along with their heart stopping new single that is completely relevant in these modern times. Check it out below and make sure you comment with your thoughts.… Continued →

I am proud to welcome No Lost Cause to the IVM family of artists. A teaser clip for a new No Lost Cause song titled “Slow It Down” can be heard below. Final mix/master of this new song will appear next month on all digital networks and you can check out the new NLC full length out this summer on IVM. Follow NLC on facebook here.… Continued →

Mike Herrera’s wife Holli just let the cat out of the bag and has announced that Mike, her, and the kids will be on an upcoming episode of Chip & Joanna Gaines HGTV show “Fixer Upper” where the family is relocating to Waco, Texas. This is huge and I am sure will be an enjoyable show to watch since many of us whether we like it or not, have that special connection to MXPX and their music for the past 25+ years. Check out the page on HGTV website here and and get ready to watch on April 3rd.… Continued →

Altar Boys have announced their first “new” album in over two decades titled “No Substitute”. The album is actually a bunch of new songs written after their final album “Forever Mercy” but was never finished. The band has regrouped to finish that album with some new recorded parts, mixing, and mastering. It’ll be the best you’ve ever heard from these gentlemen since their last recorded effort. Read all about this new release below and when the crowd funding campaign goes live, we will post about it right here.… Continued →

Excited to reveal the brand new single from the latest IVM signing, Grandpa Loves Rhinos. The song is titled “What We Used To Do” and can be heard below. The band mixes up a variety of influences ranging from emo, pop punk, and alt rock to create a sound all their own. If you’re into bands like Jimmy Eat World, Acceptance, Relient K, The Juliana Theory, Third Eye Blind, LIT, Eve 6, and Brandtson, you’re going to love this! The group’s debut IVM EP will be out this summer.… Continued →

I am excited to announce the upcoming EP release by mysterious punk rock band out of the Far East called Mainframe. The new song teaser for the title track “Burn The Boats” can be heard below. The Ep will release on April 13th digitally through Indie Vision Music. Make sure to follow the band on Facebook here. Check out the EP cover below.… Continued →