Author: Brandon J.

Good morning everyone and Happy New Year! Just thought i’d post a little blurb about an alarming “trend” I have seen in recent months. A few artists/bands have hooked up with some marketing firms, more like infomercial style marketing if you are looking for a definition. Anyway, I have been blasted with these ads for whatever reason on Facebook due to my young teenage demographic that I so lovingly belong to. I’m almost 40 going on almost 20, am I right? I have nothing against promoting art/music/products on social media and the web in general, I’ve done it myself for IVM and friends/labels do it for their bands all the time.… Continued →

Check out this intense new song “14:30” from new Raging Storm Records post-hardcore/metalcore band The Worshipper, below. This is the first new song by the band from their upcoming full length on Raging Storm due out this year. The song is now available on all digital networks. This song also features Nolan Smith from NC locals, Remove the Earth.… Continued →

CHPTRS which features Josh Auer of Pax217, Avner, and recently The OC Supertones (2010-2017), has a new group called CHPTRS that is an ambient, experimental, indie rock duo. They released Chapter One back in fall of 2017 and now Chapter Two has been made available. Check out these two great eps over on MusicBed right here. You can also stream via Spotify below… Continued →

I’ve mentioned the artist known as Pyramid Park late last year and I just wanted to share one of his songs off the most recent full length “Vulnerability”. This worship centered UK based indie artist would fall somewhere between Bastille, Foster The People, We Shot the Moon, Two Door Cinema Club, and even a tad bit of Delirious. Pyramid Park’s refreshing take on faith based indie-alt-rock falls right up there with today’s hottest bands while establishing a road all their own. If you dig great music period then please give Pyramid Park a listen today.… Continued →

The much loved indie/emo band, The Beautiful Mistake, is coming out of retirement to play some reunion shows. First show announced will be at Chain Reaction in Anaheim, CA. on March 23rd with Dogwood, Odd Robot, and Havoc Fiction. This is going to be a great show but it’s a small venue so it’s best to buy your tickets now and reserve your spot to see some great bands in action. An event page has been made here on facebook.… Continued →

Check out my "Best of 2017" List. These are just some of my favorites, not necessarily the "Best" by a definitive standard but just albums I enjoyed this past year. Enjoy!

2Minute Minor announce the new album “Blood On Our Front Stoop” with the album cover (see below). The album will be available spring 2018 on IVM and through ZAP Records. Make sure to follow the band here for the latest news. You can find the band’s song (off their last ep) “Change My Life” on IVM “Family & Friends Sampler” available right here on Digital/CD.… Continued →

With all these new reunions fresh in our minds and the rivers of nostalgia running deep, it was only time before the mighty Squad 5-0 came back and dropped a new album on us. According to the band’s official Instagram page (sorry I’m not aware of any Facebook pages that are current), they may be working on a new album and teased with like 1 second guitar clip. Whether or not this is true remains a mystery much like the band themselves. Let’s hope for one more rockin’ ruckus of a new album.… Continued →

Beloved Southern California 90’s alt-rock band, The Prayer Chain, have just announced a new campaign to fund the vinyl pressing of their much loved debut full length “Shawl”. The band crossed all barriers and industry confines to write songs that conveyed emotions which the general “Christian” market just wasn’t prepared to deal with at the time. Their music transcends all labels and tags that may be associated with the band to truly be recognized as the powerhouse rock act that they were. This and “Mercury” were the band at their finest.… Continued →

Check out the brand new hard hitting song “MHS” in lyric video form from Project 86, below. The song appears on the group’s new album “Sheep Among Wolves” available right here.… Continued →

Arthur Alligood is an artist I’ve followed for many years. From his independent work as solo musician all the way up to “One Silver Needle” in 2012 which was one of my favorites and a critically acclaimed, under the radar HIT. If you don’t know who Arthur Alligood is and you’re just casually browsing IVM then please drop what you’re doing an listen to the full length album right here (or on iTunes & Spotify). Then head over to this link here and preorder the new ep (1st in a 4 ep series due in 2018).… Continued →

The Lead return after a more than decade+ absence from the music scene. The (now) post-hardcore band has just dropped their new 4 song ep titled “The Lead Again.” via bandcamp and you can listen below.… Continued →

Promising independent band, Nihilio, have returned from their hiatus since 2009 and have a new 4 song ep in their hands. The band worked with producer Matt Goldman at Glow In The Dark studios on these songs and the 2 I’ve heard sound fantastic. Give them a listen below. Ep will be available on 12/22 right here.… Continued →

Check out this really cool music video of Orion and Brandon performing acoustically the Slow Coming Day track “Watching It Fall Apart” in Hollywood, CA. Video is below. You can find the indie Slow Coming Day release “A Part of Me Died” (2002) right here for free download or their full length “Farewell to the Familiar” (2003) available on all digital networks.… Continued →

Christafari have just released a 3rd video in their “Backslider” series for the song “Rescue Me”. Check out the video below.… Continued →

Check out the new Vocal Few music video for their Christmas music themed song, “Cheers To Your Holiday”, below. The song appears on the duo’s “Snowdrift Ep” which came out last year. Check out more info on “Snowdrift” right here at the group’s website.… Continued →

Household have just announced their signing to Equal Vision Records. The band will be working on their new album soon. In the meantime, make sure to catch the band on their upcoming tour with Senses Fail, Reggie and the Full Effect, and Have Mercy (tour dates listed below).… Continued →

This former pop-punk band Hawk Nelson which in the past few years has morphed into some sort of worship centered pop-rock band, has just released a brand new song titled “He Still Does Miracles”. Check out the new single below and pick it up wherever you purchase/stream fine digital music. The song will appear on the band’s upcoming full length titled “Miracles” and due out on April 6th 2018 through Fair Trade Services. Catch Hawk Nelson on tour in Spring 2018 with CCM Pop Super Star, Colton Dixon.… Continued →

The latest band to join the growing (and very talented) new roster over at Raging Storm Records is none other than The Worshiper. The band and label just dropped a teaser clip for their new song “14:30” which will see release on January 9th. You can read all about the background on this great song right here. This band is recommended for fans of: Oh Sleeper, Silent Planet, Phinehas, and For Today.… Continued →

Just in time for Christmas comes word that The Prayer Chain have posted their 1995 “Mercury” album for purchase on Vinyl format which includes a digital download of that same album. You can either buy the digital album, Vinyl, or both. Purchase here. I have this album and I must say that it’s a definite favorite of the 90’s, don’t miss out on this.… Continued →

Excitement is an understatement. I have been a fan of this band of punk rockers for 2 decades now and everything they create regardless of lineup changes, is magnificent. My friends, beginning on December 24th Indie Vision Music will bring you a special stream of “Titles” by Dogwood, their new song and first in nearly a decade. You’ll be able to buy this song as part of “IVM Family & Friends Sampler” which is for sale here (ships in January 2018). Check out teaser below.… Continued →

The men in Switchfoot have announced their hiatus in 2018. They’ve been a band for 20 years which is quite an accomplishment. The fact that these core guys could stick together this long and put out a consistent set of cherished songs for 2 decades is admirable. I wish them the best and thanks for all the years of entertaining, uplifting and well loved songs. We were meant to live for so much more, indeed.… Continued →

In honor of Star Wars: The Last Jedi and all things melodic punk rock we bring you the brand new Craig’s Brother jam, “Meilynn’s Song”. Check the song out below and be sure to visit the IVM Store here to pre-order the “IVM Family & Friends Sampler” that this song appears on. The CD/Digital Combo will also begin selling on IVM Bandcamp here on Christmas Day. All sampler CDs will begin shipping January 22nd. *Sampler CDs are FREE with any order of merch in the IVM webstore or $3.00 by itself.… Continued →

Indie Vision Music is proud to present NEW Craig’s Brother music. This is the first new song by the Santa Cruz, CA. melodic punk act in 7 years! Check out a teaser for the track “Meilynn’s Song” below with the full song stream coming right here to IVM on Friday. This song will appear on the upcoming “IVM Family & Friends Sampler” compilation due out at the end of the month on CD/Digital. Someone whispered in my ear about a Christmas download of this sampler at IVM Bandcamp, could it be true?… Continued →

Check out this brand new lyric video for “Swing Set Summer” by Must Build Jacuzzi. The band will drop their new full length release, “Last Place” in February on IVM. Lyric Video can be found below.… Continued →

Check out the new song “Snapping Necks & Cashing Checks” from Light The Way over on YouTube, below. The song appears on the band’s upcoming album “False Memory Syndrome” due out in March 2018 on IVM. Pre-Order the album right here.… Continued →

I can finally unveil the news I’ve kept secret for the past few weeks. Australian melodic punk band Available At The Counter which released a CD through IVM this past summer (‘A World of Second Chances‘) has just ended. In the ashes rises a new band called “Homestate“. More news to come in the weeks ahead regarding new music and such. Go like them on Facebook here. Official statement below.… Continued →

Rottweiler Records is bringing you this very special NEW Christmas music compilation titled “Fleas Naughty Dog Vol. 5” which you can download for free right here on bandcamp. Check out the release below and give it a listen. I highly recommend Grave Robber’s take on “Joy To The World”, it’s awesome! This collection has quite a few fun Christmas themed renditions from bands like XIII Minutes, Among The Wolves, Grave Robber, Peter118, Children of Wrath, and more, so make sure you check it out.… Continued →

I would like to take a moment and introduce all of you to this super cool Pop-Punk/Easycore band called Young Poet out of Baltimore, Maryland. They just released their debut full length named “Thrive In A Modern Era” and it one heck of a sweet ride! Check out the song “Stretch Armstrong” below and you can pick up this album on CD here or available through all digital networks now. RIYL: A Day To Remember, Four Year Strong, Chunk! No, Captain Chunk!, Amber Pacific, and Neck Deep.… Continued →

Savannah, Georgia based metalcore band Me and The Trinity have just dropped their explosive final album titled “The End of All Things Is Here and It Is Not What I Expected It To Be”. Check it out below and download for name your price. Any purchases of the album will go towards two great non-profit charities of which you can read about right here. If any independent band is going to take a final bow, this is the way you do it. A great parting message and heavy music that moves you.… Continued →