Author: Brandon J.

Facedown Records have launched a really cool “rare vinyl” store featuring a huge number of out of print vinyl releases, test presses, and other rarities. Check it out here.… Continued →

Mikee Bridges (Sometime Sunday, Tragedy Ann, Tom Fest Founder) is putting together a “Tom Fest Family Reunion” for this September up in Stevenson, Washington. He has posted a crowd funding campaign on IndieGoGo to raise funds for this very special festival and to keep admission completely free. Find out more and contribute to the campaign right here.… Continued →

I had been patiently awaiting this 3 song acoustic release since it was first announced via Thumper Punk Records. So much about this little ep spells perfection to me. I have been a fan of Mike’s work since as long as I can remember. I first heard “Against The Grain” (Altar Boys) as a mere youngster just discovering what music was like in the 80’s and especially what “Christian” music would mean to me in later years. Mike’s extremely diverse discography over the years with everything from Altar Boys, solo work, Clash Of Symbols, Altar Billies, and now this new rockabilly-acoustic leaning release, is nothing short of extraordinary and dare I say, LEGENDARY.… Continued →

Available At The Counter Sign to Indie Vision Music for Limited U.S. Release of “A World of Second Chances” on CD/Tape Out Aug 4th 2017. You can preorder the Tape/CD in our webstore right here. Listen to cuts from the album, below as well as check out their music video for the track “The Hardest Part Of Letting Go”. Press release follows below. … Continued →

Check out this brand new live music video from the band The Death in Me for their song “Dragging Chains”. Lyrics can be found below. … Continued →

Former Anberlin singer, Stephen Christian, has released his 2nd brand new song titled “Atmosphere” off his upcoming solo worship album, “Wildfires”. The song features singer Sarah Reeves. You can pre-order “Wildfires” on iTunes and you get instant download of the two new songs. Listen to the new song below in lyric video format. Stephen and Joey recently reunited on stage and played a few old Anberlin hits at a gig in New Mexico the other day, you can view a video of it below. … Continued →

Horror punk band Blast From Oblivion will be releasing their 2nd full length album titled “Restrained”, soon. You can see the tracklisting below.… Continued →

A new band has formed called “CHPTRS” and they have released their debut titled “Chapter One” through iTunes. This mysterious band features Josh Auer of Pax 217 and formerly of OC Supertones, AVNER. His new band writes the kind of moody, ambient, post indie rock that will enlighten your senses and make for completely memorable listening experience. This is the kind of album you listen to in full from start to finish. They call themselves “Cinematic Indie Rock” which you would definitely agree with upon listening.… Continued →

Check out the ripping new music video for “Fire” by Ohio based post-hardcore band, Brothers. You can find the lyrics below. Fans of Memphis May Fire, Silent Planet, Everything in Slow Motion, and Underoath will find something to appreciate here. … Continued →

Do you ever sit and ponder why you’ve been hurt, the reasons, and seek a little relief from the trials? Well this song spells it out and in doing so, makes for a truly unique listen from start to finish. I am so impressed with these guys and glad they got back together. This is a song about hope, about answers, and a call to action. Get ready for TAKE to blast your stereo with their passionate, furious, and pure aggressive music. I’m telling you this is solid stuff.… Continued →

Steadfast Records has returned and with that comeback is the announcement that the first 2 releases by ZAO (before they signed with Solid State) have been re-released. That’s right kiddos, get “All Else Failed” (original version), and the ZAO/Outcast “Split” on all digital networks. Listen on Spotify below. Steadfast Records was the work of Matt Traxler, a member of legendary groups like Six Feet Deep, and Brandtson before those amazing bands broke up. My hope is for a Brandtson reunion. Can’t wait for the “Radiowaves and Other Gibberish” Compilation to get the re-release treatment … Continued →

Melodic punk/rock band, ForeverAtLast, are indeed working on NEW music. Get pumped folks because this is an insane band with tons of talent. They released their last album “Ghosts Again” through Victory Records back in 2015. … Continued →

Hip Hop artist Propaganda has released his heavy and intense new work of art titled “Crooked” which you can purchase/stream on all networks. Purchase on CD/Vinyl right here and download free from Humble Beast Records here. … Continued →

Press Release: Spoken word poet Chris Bernstorf has released a short-film, titled 152.42, which is centered around his poem of the same name. To coincide with the film’s release, Bernstorf has launched a handful of limited edition merch items, including books, lathe-cut vinyl and posters. … Continued →

The first Fleshkiller track has been unleashed on all (metal) listeners worldwide. Check out the song “Parallel Kingdom” below in a lyric video. You can also read the lyrics below the video. The band’s debut full length will be out September 15th on Facedown Records. Pre-Order some insane bundles right here. … Continued →

Nathan Johnson, guitarist for singer/songwriter Josh Wilson, has tragically lost his wife after she gave birth to their new child, a beautiful baby girl named Eilee. Josh Wilson has set up a GoFundMe page in honor of Nathan’s wife, to raise money for their family and help Nathan get through this terrible tragedy. Please consider giving to this campaign and please lift this family up in your prayers.… Continued →

I’d like to take a minute to announce that two bands I represent, Light The Way, and Mainsail, will both be playing at Joshua Fest July 28th – 30th. This is a smaller version of the regular festival put on every year in Quincy, CA. but it’s still a great time to be had. They are calling it Joshua Fest: 2017 Campfire Sessions. Admission is free and you only pay for camping. Light The Way will play that Friday night from 9-9:45pm. You don’t want to miss this!… Continued →

Personal post here. I just added a bunch of items to my current Ebay auctions with many more still to come. Check out what i’ve got right here… Continued →

A friend and fellow writer here at IVM, Stephen G. Young, has come up with the idea for a Spirit Filled Hardcore shirt. The shirts are being sold for $18 + $4 shipping. He has limited supply so order quick. Pics can be seen below of Wiley Willis (2Minute Minor/The Blamed/October Bird of Death) modeling the shirt, below. Contact Stephen on facebook here for purchase info.… Continued →

Americana/Country artists, Some Dark Hollow, have released their brand new music video for the song “Be The Man” which you can view below. This band features a few members of Overcome including Jason Stinson. … Continued →

I am excited to announce the release of a special NEW Indie Vision Music compilation titled “Punk Never Surrenders” due out in September. This will be an exclusive CD/Tape release (through the IVM store and at Uprise Fest) with digital distribution through all outlets. The band list is currently top secret and under wraps for a little bit until all the BIG ones can be locked in. Expect some special surprises, NEW SONGS, and a whole load of great independent talent. Speaking of IVM related activities, don’t miss out on the limited Cassette Tape releases of recent albums from Light The Way, Mainsail, At The Wayside, and soon, Available At The Counter (coming August 2017).… Continued →

Hey look who’s On the Cover of IVM! Is there a Secret Weapon of vinyl proportions in the works? Is it enough to give us a Panic, maybe get us up to that Ever Passing Moment? I certainly hope these guys aren’t Slowly Going the Way of the Buffalo because we could all use a heavy dose of a Punk Rawk Show in our lives. Now I certainly Heard That Sound and am assured that this is a Plan Within Plans and that Tomorrow is Another Day.… Continued →

Before Mattie Montgomery was the vocalist in FOR TODAY, he fronted Michigan’s BESIEGED. The band released a sole full-length effort, titled Atlantis, before Montgomery moved on to FOR TODAY. The album was released 10 years ago today, June 26, on Blood & Ink Records. In celebration, the band are releasing a remastered version of their song “INRI,” which is taken from Atlantis. The song was given a studio update by the band’s drummer, Josh Schroeder, who has produced albums for A Plea For Purging, For The Fallen Dreams and many others.… Continued →

Hardcore/Crust/Thrash Punk band, Anti-World System, have just released their new full length album titled “There’s A War” through Grrr Records. The band will be playing AudioFeed Festival next week so be sure to drop by and pick up one of their new CDs/merch. You can also purchase the digital files here.… Continued →

Americana/Folk Singer-Songwriters Jenny & Tyler have released their emotional new music video for the haunting and beautiful song “Walk With You” which you can watch, below. The song appears on the group’s 2015 release “Of This I’m Sure” … Continued →

The fantastic heavy music band, Brothers., will release a new music video for their song “Fire” next week. The band will also be playing Creation Festival along with a bunch of really cool other acts like our friends in DENS. Check out a teaser for “Fire”, below. … Continued →

Metal band, Fleshkiller, have in fact joined Facedown Records for the North American release of their debut album “Awaken”. The band features members of Extol and The Burial. First single and pre-orders launch on June 30th via Facedown Records. … Continued →

Our very own Mason Beard has released a new compilation titled “Metal From The Dragon Vol. 1” which features 32 tracks from a variety of Christian heavy music acts. You can get it for a name your price download right here. Listen below. … Continued →

A brand new community driven Record Label and Distro has launched. They are called New Breed Collective and are located on the east coast. You can find their first release here and expect a steady stream of great music to come. You will discover some awesome new bands this year through New Breed Collective. Follow on Facebook here and Instagram.… Continued →

Rock band,Xd Out, have released their brand new effort titled “Better Day”. The album is available on all digital networks. … Continued →