Author: Brandon J.
August 9, 2017
Andy Mineo (& Wordsplayed) has released a video for his new track “JUDO”. Check it out below.
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Stavesacre Announce Something Mysterious on August 11th
Stavesacre has resurfaced with a mysterious image and the date of August 11th. Could it be news on the new album? Maybe the new album itself? We will all just have to wait and see. I for one am totally excited and thrilled for ANY news to come from this classic band. Oh and 2017 is the 20th anniversary of the band’s huge album “Absolutes”. Just listen and soak in their music preparing for the news. Check out their lyric video for “It’s Beautiful Once You’re Out Here” off their 2006 full length “How To Live With A Curse”.… Continued →
Five Iron Frenzy Announce New Shows With Squad Five-0
Five Iron Frenzy have just announced two upcoming California shows with those classic glam-punks, Squad Five-0. Shows will take place on October 13th in San Francisco at The Social SF and October 14th at The Roxy in Hollywood. Both shows will feature SQUAD FIVE-0, back in action after nearly a decade of hiatus. Tickets go on sale Friday at 10am. More info below.
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Reissue of 77's "More Miserable Than You'll Ever Be" on Vinyl
Check out the kickstarter campaign for the reissue of the 77’s album “More Miserable Than You’ll Ever Be” on 180gram Vinyl.… Continued →
August 7, 2017
Jess Penner - Imagination
I am pleased to bring you a very special Jess Penner free song download of the track “Imagination” off her new Ep of the same name. Check it out below (or click here) and soak in the sunny side of indie pop cloaked anthems for the entire family. This entire Ep is a perfect representation of a pop artist that can reach everyone from adults to children with her pleasing melodies and strong, leading voice. This Ep is chalk full of sing-a-long tracks perfect for those breezy summer days.… Continued →
August 4, 2017
Support Seeker & Servant in their New Album Campaign
Seeker & Servant are almost there to the $6000 goal they’ve set for their new album. The group now has a deal where if you donate $25 or more to their GoFundMe campaign, you’ll get a vinyl copy of the new album. Do it!
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Introducing: The Mountainous (Experimental Post-Rock)
K. Gautier now has an experimental instrumental post rock project under the name “The Mountainous“. The music is a post-rock ambient dreamscape. They just released “Here is Repose” Ep that you can listen/purchase below. It is also up on all digital networks including Spotify. You can read a recent interview with K. Gautier right here.
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The Eclectic Podcast: Seth Davey (Ex-Attalus/Children's Book Author)
Check out this brand new podcast from Perth, Australia called “The Eclectic Podcast“. One of their recent interviews is with Seth Davey (Ex-Singer of Attalus and current children’s book author). Click here for the podcast. Follow them on facebook here.… Continued →
SMLXL Vinyl On Sale - House Of Heroes "Suburba" For $15!
Check out some of the sale items from SMLXL Vinyl right here. They also have the fantastic 2010 release “Suburba” from Alt Rock kings, House of Heroes, for only $15! You can’t beat that. Get it here. I can’t wait to get my FIF “Our Newest Album Ever” Vinyl soon.
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Capital Kings - Don't Wanna Wake Up
Check out the dance-pop anthem “Don’t Wanna Wake Up” by Capital Kings in their new music video below. The single is available for purchase now and you can find out more info here.
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We Are Leo - Dimensions
I highly encourage you to check out the new music video for “Dimensions” by New Wave Indie Pop group, We Are Leo. Their newest album “The Rush & The Roar” is pure adrenaline fueled sing-a-long pop anthems with a strong spiritual core. Their songs will have you singing and dancing for days with true joy. You can check out the music video below and also a stream of their new “REMIX” of the track “61/Twenty-Three” by Unikron.
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August 1, 2017
Introducing: From These Ruins (Indiana Based Metalcore)
You have to check out this music video from Indiana based metalcore band, From These Ruins. The song is called “Slave To Nothing” and appears on the band’s recent album “Advocate of the Unwanted”. Their sound would please fans across the metal board and have a very diverse sound. If you’re into groups like Killswitch Engage, Bullet For My Valentine, Demon Hunter, Sleeping Giant, and even Sevendust, you’ll find something appreciate in their music.
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Listen to Every Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors Release (via Noise Trade)
If you’ve missed checking out the music of Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors, you’re doing yourself a huge disservice. Please head on over to NoiseTrade right here and listen through every Drew Holcomb release that has come out in the past decade. Some really good Americana Rock n’ Roll can be found here. I’ve been a fan since I first heard “Chasing Someday” through the NoiseTrade site years ago. Really inspirational, thought provoking, and beautiful music. Drew Holcomb last released “Souvenir” back in March of this year.… Continued →
Propaganda Interviewed by MeltedCalfRecords
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Seventh Day Slumber Release New Album "Found"
Seventh Day Slumber have released their aggressive, melodic, and completely enjoyable new hard rock release, “Found”. You can find it wherever fine music is sold. The VSR Music Group/Capitol Christian Music Group release is some of the strongest music the band has created in recent years. I encourage all of you to go find this record and buy it.… Continued →
July 30, 2017
Stephen Christian Releases Debut Solo Album "Wildfires"
Check out the new Stephen Christian solo album titled “Wildfires” now wherever fine music is sold/streamed. The 10 track album on BEC Recordings is full of haunting and beautiful worship anthems with cutting edge production to make a highly enjoyable listening experience. Stephen has been making music as part of the independent music scene since the mid-90s (Sagoh) all the way through Anberlin, and Anchor & Braille. This man has come a long way over the past two decades. This album is a perfect representation of someone redefining who he is and what he believes in.… Continued →
John Mark McMillan - Mercury & Lightning
Check out the diverse, experimental new single from John Mark McMillan titled “Mercury & Lightning”, below. Pre-order the album today on iTunes and get 4 songs instantly!
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Introducing: Voyagers (Post Hardcore From Washington State)
The spotlight should shine brightly on this new band called Voyagers out of Washington state. The band just released their debut single titled “No Consequence” (through bandcamp for name your price) and it is a refreshing take on the post-hardcore/indie rock genre. Smooth vocals that aren’t off tune, well placed bass, guitars, and percussion. I’m loving the bass heavy sound (at least on my stereo) and I feel these guys have a lot to say through their music and a sound that will keep them ahead of the pack.… Continued →
Dismissed and Josiah 2017 Remasters Now Free on Bandcamp
Get the 2017 remasters of both the Dismissed album and Josiah “Verona” album completely Free (name your price) download on IVM Bandcamp page. I also have a ton of other great releases up on that site right now so check them all out. [Bandcamp link]… Continued →
New Cassette Tapes Available From IVM + Other Merch
I am excited to announce that ALL 4 of the IVM Released Cassette Tapes are NOW AVAILABLE from the Indie Vision Music Webstore. I will handle all shipping and fulfillment myself so if you order, I’ll throw in some free stickers for ya! All purchases of the tapes come with a free digital download of the release you order. If you order all 4 in a super bundle (here) you’ll get 4 digital download codes. All digital codes are already included on a card slipped inside the tape, so once your order arrives you’ll get the codes and the digital download once you type it in.… Continued →
MAINFRAME Single Available Now On Digital Networks
Check out the new MAINFRAME single on digital networks through Indie Vision Music. It is on iTunes/Apple Music, Google Play, Spotify, Bandcamp (name your price), and coming soon to Amazon (probably Monday). Check it out below. [Like on Facebook]
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July 28, 2017
Introducing: Pyramid Park
Check out the music of new UK indie rock act, Pyramid Park. Pyramid Park will release their debut album titled “Vulnerability” on September 8th 2017. Check out the brand new music video, below and make sure to follow Pyramid Park at the above link on Facebook. You can read the full press release, below.
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The Best of 2007: Indie Hits You Might Have Missed
2007 was definitely a strong year for music. As much as I enjoyed some of the more popular releases of the year, the lesser known albums certainly held a place in my heart. The albums listed below are a mix of independent, underground, and mostly over looked releases from the year 2007. Feel free to dissect and discuss below in the comments. Oh and I left off 2 important 2007 honorary IVM releases because that would be self-promotion am I right? Quick and the Dead “Going Home“, and “Hearts Bleed Passion Vol.… Continued →
Hostile Array - Devoid
Hostile Array is the new band formerly known as My Ransomed Soul. They return with a powerful new sound and message with a slight shift towards the more political spectrum. Check out the band’s debut video for their new song “Devoid” below. Lyrics can be found after the jump. Recommended for fans of Hundredth, Underoath, and Silent Planet.
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Holy Soldier "Last Train" 25th Anniversary Re-Release Vinyl and CD
Roxx Records is releasing Holy Soldier’s classic 1992 full length “Last Train” on Red Vinyl and CD. The album has been remastered and will feature updated artwork while still staying true to the original. I still remember listening to this album when I was a young lad and really enjoying their diverse take on rock n’ roll. These guys really nailed hard rock and did it right. Purchase the album on Vinyl/CD right here. You can find the original version via Spotify below.
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July 27, 2017
Emery "Be A Part of Our New Bus" Campaign + Live Album
Emery have had their fair share of problems recently with tour vehicles breaking down but the band keeps pressing on like the solid road warriors they are. The band bought a really old bus and are currently in the process of renovating it. As you can see from the LIVE video they filmed yesterday, they still have quite a ways to go (no AC, and in the heat of West Coast). So this is where we call come in. The band has launched a little campaign via their website here where you can get an exclusive 17 track LIVE album for $25.… Continued →
July 26, 2017
Calling Down Fire - Sailor's Creek (Post Hardcore from Virginia)
I’d like to bring attention to this new post-hardcore group out of Virginia called Calling Down Fire. They are dropping their new Ep “1865” this Friday through New Breed Collective. Check out this new song “Sailor’s Creek” below and then buy/stream the Ep when it goes live. For fans of: Comrades, Saosin, Defeater, The Fall Of Troy, Superheaven). Purchase on bandcamp here.
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Plumb Drops New Single "God Help Me"
Indie-pop singer – Plumb, has dropped her new single titled “God Help Me” through all digital networks and online. Take a listen below and see why her music still rings true for many people, especially those struggling to find hope in this broken world.
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Jason Dunn Announces New Band Name, New Songs, and LTTP Reunion
Jason Dunn (of Hawk Nelson/Lights Go Down) has announced he will be reuniting with some friends under a new band name and will have new songs to go with it. This new music will be similar to early Hawk Nelson, a band he fronted for more than a decade. He also has been teasing a tour of “Letters To The President” in 2019 (15th Anniversary of that album). Anyone stoked to hear new pop-punk by Jason Dunn? That last Lights Go Down ep was great and I have a feeling a new band in that Hawk Nelson/pop-punk style will get fans salivating.… Continued →
Jess Penner to Release "Imagination" Ep August 11th
Indie Pop singer/songwriter, Jess Penner, will release her new ep titled “Imagination” on August 11th through Position Music/Recurrent Records. This laid back collection of tunes for the whole family is ripe with electro pop-folk and will inspire joy not only in youngsters but adults alike. I’ve followed Jess Penner’s music since she was a part of the Hawaii based alt rock band Spooky Tuesday way back in the 90s. She has continued to produce positive, uplifting indie focused pop music for the past few decades through groups like Chandelle, We Cry Diamonds, Kayjez, and her much adored solo work.… Continued →