Author: Brandon J.

Wow, check out Shai Linne’s explosive new track, “Ichabod”, below. He also dropped another track “Random Thoughts 3” and “Supreme” (Feat. Beautiful Eulogy) a few days ago. Listen to all the tracks below. New album “Still Jesus” is out today. … Continued →

This is my only comment on “the tragedy of mental illness” and the passing of Chester Bennington of Linkin Park. Read below … Continued →

The O.C. Supertones are finishing up work on their final Live recording which will be called simply, “Live Vol. 2”. It was recorded and filmed at their final show on June 3rd 2017. There is also going to be a film to go along with it. It was a great show and a wonderful farewell to a band whose ministry has touched many across the globe. I am sure this recording and film will combine all the best elements of their final show and make it an unforgettable listening experience.… Continued →

Check out this ultra cool acoustic “cover” of the Dogwood classic “More Than Conquerors” done by punk rock musician Sef Idle. You can download this song and a ton of other great ones right here for free. … Continued →

Now accepting all major credit cards (via Stripe) and Paypal in our new webstore. Cassette Tapes on the way from DBD Tapes for the following bands: Light The Way, Mainsail, Available At The Counter, and At The Wayside. CDs now in stock from Mainsail, Light The Way, Available At The Counter, DENS, and American Arson! We have Stickers, Tshirts, and more. Plus, I am getting the Light The Way “Death Defeated” and Indie Vision Music “Anchor” design tshirts in stock this next week. Order all tshirts for only $12.50ea sizes Small-XL (Sizes XXL- XXXL $2 more).… Continued →

Check out the latest episode of The Broken Record Podcast for a discussion on the controversial topic of swearing in Christian music with Josh from Ravenhill and Kevin from New Release Today. This really cool podcast is run by Tim Hopkins from BrokenFM. Listen to the podcast here (or below). … Continued →

I want to encourage all of you to check out this new laid back indie rock/pop band called LOWERCASE committee. They are from Las Vegas, feature 3 brothers (and their friend on Drums), and would please fans of Walk The Moon, Two Door Cinema Club, Foster the People, and Coldplay. I’m loving their new song titled “I Know” that you can see the lyric video for below. The band was formerly known as Three Cord. You can also hear their beautiful take on the Coldplay song, “The Scientist” after the bump.… Continued →

Orion Walsh who has been making music solo since the release of “Tornado Lullabies” in 2008, will embark on a run of dates with another great solo artist, JM Lansdowne. JM Lansdowne also released his new full length via Paper + Plastick last week. Check out both artists via spotify below. … Continued →

Stephen Christian (Ex-Anberlin) has released an epic new anthem titled “Trust” that is rich in texture and a sonic powerhouse. This new wave influenced pop worship song is sure to make a fan out of anyone who loves Stephen’s unique one of a kind voice and lyrical boldness. I’d much rather listen to this new “Wildfires” album than the majority of stuff on Christian radio (sorry Christian radio CCM fans). Before you throw out the “cheesy” remarks or hipster dissatisfaction just realize that Stephen along with Anberlin, paved the way for so many bands to pick up their guitars, bass, and drums.… Continued →

In case you missed our earlier news… Fighting Jacks are back and their new album is now available on Bandcamp for pre-order. The new album will be available on all digital platforms starting 7/21/2017. The band is having their official release party show on 8/19/2017 at the SLG Art Boutiki in San Jose, Ca. All of the details are on our Facebook page. … Continued →

The brand new Available At The Counter CDs are done and will begin shipping at end of July along with the finished Tapes. Check out the IVM Store here and get your gear. Check out the unboxing videos below. I’m going to get some At The Wayside cds very soon and then they will be posted for sale. All tapes will be shipped to me by end of July. Thanks to DBD Tapes for getting those done. … Continued →

Orange County, CA. rockers PAX217 will be releasing a very special LIVE album soon. It will be a pay what you want type release so make sure you check this one out. … Continued →

Craig’s Brother have now passed the $1000 threshold to record 1 new song and are on the way towards raising enough for that 2nd song. Keep contributing friends and let’s push them to complete a whole new 5 song ep! I want to hear it bad, don’t you? Especially after the incredibly quality of their last full length release, “The Insidious Lie”. Let’s get this done. [Donate Link] … Continued →

Unteachers (featuring Stephen Sarro formerly of Tantrum of the Muse) has posted a video clip from their practice space of a new track titled “Cusp” and I think it sounds pretty cool. Check it out below. Make sure to check out their last releases over on bandcamp here. … Continued →

I’m shifting the focus in a heavier direction with this “Introducing” feature. You all need to check out the music of the new metalcore band called Five Year Winter out of the great state of PA. They just released their debut ep titled “God’s Last Gift” which you can take a listen to below. Fans of Living Sacrifice, ZAO, Unearth, Meshuggah, Bleeding Through, will find something to love about this new band. The ep is available in digital and on CD here. … Continued →

Today’s “introducing” feature is on an up and coming indie-pop/worship group by the name of “For All Seasons” out of my hometown area of Orange County, CA. They are on Centricity Music and have just released an excellent sounding new pop single titled “Higher” that you can take a listen to below. The single is now available on all digital networks and streaming online. [Facebook] … Continued →

I’d like to take a moment and introduce you readers to the talented sounds of female singer-songwriter Norelle K (ZAP Records). This gifted songstress just released her debut 3 song ep titled “Consider the Trees” through ZAP Records this week. Think of a cool combination of Bjork meets Alanis Morrisette meets Dolores O’Riordan (The Cranberries). Songs are spiritual in nature but not along the CCM lines. This is independent music meant to be enjoyed by the vast amount of masses regardless of personal taste.… Continued →

LOYALS (Ex-Skyhook) have signed to Tooth & Nail Records and will release their debut album soon. Today the band is revealing a new song teaser video for “Face” which you can listen to below. [Website] … Continued →

Melodic Punk Rock Legends – Craig’s Brother, have launched a new ep funding campaign through their website with some cool incentives to help them fund the recording and release of a brand new EP. Check out the video below and you can contribute right here. Please help the band out and let’s make this new music happen! … Continued →

Check out this very cool and unique lyric video from pop-punk band, Light The Way. The band shares their favorite records and Robert’s memorabilia collection. Check it out. You can purchase their new “Dude Lame: Deluxe Edition, Man!” 2 ep set on CD/Tape from IVM here. … Continued →

17 years ago I launched this website, mostly to crickets and little notice. I still remember launch year with the ad sponsorships, a few show sponsorships around Orange County/So Cal, and the online store that this website was based on. Yeah, in year 2000 IVM was just an online independent Christian Music Webstore with a focus on indie releases from a collection of artists/record labels across the globe. It was a meager, hobby based operation run all by myself from a room in my home. I did all the (embarrassing) website creation, order fulfillment, purchasing, etc in my off hours from the real job that paid the bills (real job still pays the bills).… Continued →

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 →