Author: Brandon J.

This great indie radio show called “The Undiscovered Sound” has been playing some IVM artists since last year and now that IVM has increased the amount of releases, we’re getting more airplay. I am happy to report that both Must Build Jacuzzi and Light The Way had songs on last week’s show which you can listen to right here (archived). New episodes air every Wednesday at 6pm EST. More IVM artists will be played on this next week’s show so be sure to tune in and check it out.… Continued →

After a little over two decades apart, the original members of Slick Shoes have reunited and put their talents to work on new music. That’s right friends, original members including early shredder (guitarist) Jackson are back with a new song and have posted it up on their bandcamp page. Listen below and please throw up some change to support these guys.… Continued →

SMLXL Vinyl is back with another awesome pressing. This time it is the well loved (well at least by me anyway) Five Iron Frenzy album “Electric Boogaloo 2” and it is currently available in 2 color options (Black and Yellow Splatter limited to 300). Check out the store here and while you’re browsing look at the 7″ Box Set by Relient K, Switchfoot “Vice Verses” and “Hello Hurricane”, Chasing Victory, Maylene & The Sons of Disaster, House Of Heroes, and loads more.… Continued →

That’s right, after My Epic finishes up some dates with As Cities Burn they will then head out with Silent Planet, Comrades, and Tigerwine on tour. Check out dates below. Anyone going to catch a date of this?… Continued →

Any of our readers going to be in the great state of Colorado around June 1st? Well don’t miss out on this FREE Five Iron Frenzy show at Levitt Pavilion on June 1st. Details below.… Continued →

Substream Magazine was gracious enough to stream the entire new Ep from those rowdy punk rockers, Small Wars. Check out the stream here and make sure to preorder the vinyl/digital right here. Small Wars is out tomorrow worldwide through IVM.… Continued →

A label newly launched called Love Your Enemies Records has put out a couple new releases. Head on over to Christ Conduit bandcamp here and check out one of the new releases.… Continued →

Smalltown Poets have returned and will release their new Matt Goldman produced album “Say Hello” on May 11th 2018. Read the full complete press release below.… Continued →

Indie Pop/Alternative group and a survivor of the myspace/purevolume days (RIP) – “HE IS WE” – is back with a brand new song titled “All I Need”. The song appears on their new independent 5 song ep “Hold My Heart” which is now available through all digital networks.… Continued →

Check out this fun lyric video by the comical and incredibly catchy indie-hip hop artist, Ben Knight, below. The song is titled “The Lighter Side Of The Dark Knight” and I think you’ll pick up on the content once you give it a listen and read the lyrics. The music of Ben Knight can best be described as some insane explosion between the music of Will Smith, Weird Al, and Furthermore, while offering a glimpse into the mind of a modern hip hop jokester. It’s a fun, comical, and witty take on modern rap with sounds/beats that will get you humming along for days.… Continued →

The new rock band Poetic Descent which feature former members of Mayfly and a sound all their own, is back with a brand new track called “Consuming”. Their sound can best be described as a passionate, aggressive take on rock n’ roll that is sure to please long time fans of a fading genre with something fresh and unique. RIYL: Incubus, Story of the Year, Project 86, Tool, Spoken. Check out the song stream below.… Continued →

Head on over to the Indie Vision Music bandcamp store and pre-order the new At The Wayside album on CD right here. This album comes in beautiful full color packaging featuring all the artwork as intended. It is available in clear jewel case with full color 6 panel layout. This CD is in honor of the 1 year anniversary of the release of “The Breakdown and The Fall” digitally back in May 2017. I am giving this album a second push so pick up one of these CDs and make sure to request their song and hymn classic, “Will The Circle Be Unbroken”, on radio stations.… Continued →

According to the post below by Dustin Kensrue on Twitter, he is laying down vocals for the second to last song on the new Thrice album. Who is getting excited for this new record? How many of you are going to buy/preorder it? I can’t wait!… Continued →

Something tells me a few of you don’t know about this Patreon campaign IVM is running. Well I started it with the intention to keep this site, this label, this mission, alive for the next 6 months or so. I plan to continue offering a load of exclusives, behind the scenes, and plenty of rewards for those of you that believe in the process. I have never done a campaign like this EVER in the history of IVM but the time has come where it is needed.… Continued →

Josh Kemble who is the long running vocalist/songwriter for Dogwood, has put up the remaining merch from their recent gigs over on their facebook page. Go check it out and pick up some merch before it disappears for good. Oh and did I mention his new project with Jason Harper the bass player from Dogwood called “Saint Didacus” has officially launched? You can follow them on Twitter and Instagram right now… Continued →

Mainframe “Burn The Boats” and No Lost Cause “Slow It Down” are both now available through all Digital Networks. You can also grab Mainframe “Burn The Boats” on CD from IVM right here or here. CDs ship next week. Don’t forget to check out the new Heart Like War single “What We Do” with Leanor Ortega Till of Five Iron Frenzy on sax, through all digital networks. Next week Small Wars “Small Wars” 4 song ep/7″ will be out through IVM. *Vinyl will ship in June or July as soon as it is completed.… Continued →

My Epic and As Cities Burn have announced a tour together this summer with Tigerwine joining. Tickets on sale now right here. Check out the dates below. Any of you going to a date on this tour?… Continued →

Grave Robber are back and with a new full length to present. The band’s new album “Escaping the Grave” will be out worldwide on April 13th. If you are any kind of a punk rock fan and love the horror genre of film then you are going to need this record in your collection. Order the CD right here. Check out 4 new songs from this album, below.… Continued →

Check out this really cool 2018 sampler from NoiseTrade featuring 16 songs from the IVM catalog, most of which are recent. The only two tracks missing are Heart Like War “What We Do” and No Lost Cause “Slow It Down”. Head over over to NoiseTrade right here and download this awesome sampler for free. You can also “tip” IVM if you would like and that money will go towards keeping the IVM dream alive.… Continued →

Some of the best news of the week is that the long awaited ska(core)pop-punk album from the Illinois based band – Must Build Jacuzzi, is finally here. “Last Place” is available for pre-order over at this link via bandcamp (includes instant download of the new song ‘3rd Out of 3 Ain’t Bad’) in Digital, CD, and Tape formats. Or you can order from the IVM Storenvy page and pick up some other merch while you’re at it (storenvy purchases do not include digital downloads). This insanely awesome new album straddles the line between melodic pop-punk with harder skacore mixed in.… Continued →

I am so thrilled to announce the new song “Slow It Down” from New Jersey based punk-ska band, No Lost Cause. This song is quite a ride and packs a powerful punch. The song was recently mastered by the talented Sef at Simpul Studio and the song features Dango of Amber Pacific on drums. If you’ve been missing quality punk rock with a “ska” touch then look no further than No Lost Cause. The song will be made available on all Digital networks this Friday through Indie Vision Music.… Continued →

The Eclectic Podcast recently did an in-depth interview asking about Oh Eternity’s latest LP ‘I Exist’ (released Nov 2017), their musical influences & the importance of discipleship and community for Christian touring & recording artists. Check it out here. Press release: “The Eclectic podcast seeks to showcase Christian music from Hip-Hop/Rap, Alternative, Folk, Metal, Indie, Rock and Electronic, and everything else in-between! Chris & Joel had a shared vision to promote more underground and alternative artists and bands that have a heart & mission to use their art to glorify God.… Continued →

Dawning Of The Age of Modern Elitism (and it's many annoyances) Reading the cesspool of comments online whether it be Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, Instagram, or heck even old school “www” websites (remember those?), one is left with a dilemma….do I bite my tongue or join in with the crazy circus monkeys? Hopefully not the latter, am I right?......

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 →